Funslope, Trass descent & other attractions on the Schmittenhöhe
Snow sports highlights in Zell am See
A day of skiing on the Schmittenhöhe offers unparalleled variety. From the thrilling Funslope and the challenging Trass descent to the entertaining Jukeboxx cable cars and the exhilarating Action Cup: Filling your days with diverse and exciting winter sports activities is easy on Zell am See’s landmark mountain!
Trass descent in Zell am See
The “Hahnenkamm of the Pinzgau”
Looking for a special thrill? Skiing the Trass descent will get your adrenaline pumping! Spanning over four kilometres and with a gradient of up to 70 per cent, this one-of-a-kind run starts at the Schmittenhöhe summit and ends at the valley station of the Schmittenhöhebahn cable car. But be warned: This descent is for experienced skiers only!
Cool fact: In 2017, Manfred Mandler mastered the Trass descent in 3:30.27 minutes. Think you can beat that? Get your ski pass now – and let’s see!
Funslope XXL on the Schmittenhöhe
Top attraction in Zell am See
Did you know that Zell am See is home to Austria’s longest Funslope? Starting at the Hochmaisbahn mountain station, 1,765 metres above sea level, the Funslope stretches over a kilometre. High-five giant hands, get caught speeding by the Slopecop, and enjoy amusing sounds as you ride along! For the final stretch, you’ll get a speed boost. And then the Hochmaisbahn cable car whisks you right back up to the starting point for another fun-filled run …
Skiline in Zell am See
With Skiline, you can track how many kilometres and vertical metres you have covered in a day. Scan your ski pass at designated points in the Schmittenhöhe ski resort or enter your ski pass number online to monitor your progress. You can view your Skiline data at the following locations:
- trassXpress/Schmittenhöhebahn
- cityXpress
- areitXpress
- zellamseeXpress
Tip: Visit the photo points on the Schmittenhöhe to capture lasting memories of your skiing day.
Track your vertical metres on the Schmitten
Win amazing prizes in the Schmitten Action Cup! To enter the raffle, all you need to do is register online and collect at least seven out of eight badges.
Add some World Cup atmosphere to your ski day! The slalom course is located in the lower section of the North descent and is accessible via the cityXpress or Ebenbergbahn. You can analyse your performance afterwards with an HD video available online.
Ever wanted to see yourself in action on the slopes? Just visit the Skimovie track! Accessible via both the Hochmaisbahn and Schmiedhoflift, cameras will record your giant slalom performance. Afterwards, you can relive the action by watching your personal Skimovie online.
Snowpark on the Schmittenhöhe
At 1,715 metres above sea level, the Snowpark on the Schmittenhöhe boasts breathtaking views of the surrounding mountain scenery and features 12 challenging obstacles for winter sports aficionados.
The Snowpark is divided into two areas: one for beginners and one for advanced riders, ensuring every visitor can enjoy this freestyle playground to the fullest. Meticulous daily maintenance by skilled and trained “shapers” keeps the park in tip-top condition.
Jumping, jibbing & freestyle fun in Zell am See-Kaprun
The beginner section is perfect for those looking to hone their skills. It features obstacles such as:
- Kickers: 2 & 4 m
- Rainbow Butter Box: 5 m
- Funbox: 3 m
- Flat Butter Box, Wave Box & Mushroom Jib
The advanced area caters to seasoned pros and includes obstacles like:
- Kicker: 6 m
- Flat Box: 7 m
- Curved Box
- Cannon Tube: 6.5 m
