| 08. Dec. 2023 08:00 | |
| 01. Apr. 2024 18:00 | |
| http://www.saalbach.com/thechallenge |
The Challenge – Ski your limit! 2023/24
The Skicircus challenges its guests to take on THE ski circuit of the winter!
The slogan is “ski your limit”, and describes one of the most challenging ski circuits of the winter. The statistics speak for themselves: 65 km of skiing, 32 lifts, and 12,400 vertical metres. Fit skiers can complete the Skicircus circuit in the “Home of Lässig” in about 7 hours (with no lunch break planned in). Are you up for the challenge?
Thanks to the sheer distances involved, “The Challenge” joins the top of the list of famous ski circuits in the Alps, putting others such as the “Sellaronda”, the “Weißer Ring”, and the “Königstour” in its shadow. This demanding ski circuit takes you once round one of the most varied and extensive ski areas in Austria and you need to allow about 7 hours to complete it. This challenge is certainly an athletic achievement in itself. Thoughts of long breaks at any of the many rustic huts en route, or resting at the peaks or relaxing and sunbathing are better left for another day; there are 32 lifts to go on between Saalbach Hinterglemm, Leogang and Fieberbrunn on this ski marathon.
Tip: All information on the Skicircus circuit and all other ski circuits can be found here.
Note: Please note that in the early and late season or due to weather or other operating circumstances, individual lifts of "The Challenge" may not be open. You will find an up-to-date overview of the lifts and slopes in operation in our interactive slope plan ( select "The Challenge" in the menu item "Skicircus Rounds").
Competition
To create a measurable experience for “Slope Hunters” and “Endurance Skiers”, its possible to track the circuit and personal experience on the skiline.cc website. Here the meters in height, lifts and slope kilometres are saved as height chart and might become a challenge for the next contender.
Every successful "Challenger" who registers on skiline.cc and who can show the QR code received by e-mail after completing the Skicircus circuit will receive a small reward at the main ticket counters. (Please note that the e-mail delivery can take up to 30 minutes after the last lift access).
Possible ticket counters: G1 Bernkogelbahn, H1 Kohlmaisbahn, A1 Schattberg X-press, I1 Schönleitenbahn, B1 12er KOGEL Bahn, D1 Reiterkogelbahn, A9 Unterschwarzachbahn, L1 Asitzbahn, L3 Steinbergbahn and F1 Streubödenbahn.
Among all participants, that register on skiline.cc and are listed in the ranking, three main prices will also be randomly drawn at the end of the season:
1st prize: 1-week holiday in the Skicircus Saalbach Hinterglemm Leogang Fieberbrunn including 2 ski passes.
2nd prize: Weekend holiday in in the Skicircus Saalbach Hinterglemm Leogang Fieberbrunn including 2 ski passes.
3rd prize: 6-day ski pass for the Skicircus Saalbach Hinterglemm Leogang Fieberbrunn
Badges
The Skicircus Circuit, also called THE CHALLENGE is the ultimate ski experience for fit winter sports fans. The circuit takes you round the entire ski area in just one day and is a challenge only for ambitious skiers. The Skicircus Circuit is probably the longest of its kind in the Alps, with 65 kilometers of slopes and 12,400 vertical metres. Stamina and athletic performance is definitely needed and is rewarded by many unforgettable impressions of one of the most varied and extensive ski resorts in Austria. Tip: The Skicircus Circuit makes summit dreams come true. Unfortunately, there’ll be no time for daydreaming. So please, don’t dilly-dally!
Route: A1+A2 Schattberg X-press, 3, 2a, I1+I2 Schönleitenbahn, 162, I4 Polten 8er, 222, L6 Muldenbahn 8er, 215, 212, 211, L3+L4 Steinbergbahn, 212, L5 Asitzgipfelbahn 8er, 218, L7 Asitzkogelbahn 8er, 222, 164, I3 Schönleiten 6er, 166, H4 Panorama 6er, 160, 153a, G1 Bernkogelbahn, 146, G2 Bernkogel 6er, 148, D6 Reiter-Ost 6er, 87, 125, E5 TirolS, E4 Reckmoos Süd, 121, E1 Reckmoos Nord, 109, F8 Maiskopflift, 105, F1 Streuböden, F2 Larchfilzkogel, 110, E1+E2 Reckmoos Nord, 122a, E3 Hochhörndl 4er, 122, 123, 124, E6 TirolS, 80, 81, 82, D2 Hasenauer 8er, 73, 58, C2 Spieleck 6er, 52, 51, 50a, B4 Zwölfer-Nordbahn, 30, 31a, B5 Zehner 6er, 31, 30, 37, A3+A4 Westgipfelbahn, 7, 4, A5 Limberg 4er, 1, 1b, 1a
The Hinterglemm Circuit is a round with fantastic, long runs where you will collect a lot of descents. The circuit holds a variety of gourmet choices where you can stop to refuel energy. Tip: On the A9 Unterschwarzachbahn you can test your skills and your speed on the SkiMovie and the speed run.
Route:
A10 Bergfriedlift, 10, A9 Unterschwarzachbahn, 8a, B3 12er Express, 38, B1+B2 12er KOGEL, 30, 31a, B5 Zehner 6er, 31, 30, 37, 37a, B1+B2 12er KOGEL, 40, C1 Hochalmbahn, 51, C2 Spieleck 6er, 51, C3 Hochalm 6er, 56, 57, D3 Rosswald 6er, 70, D2 Hasenauer 8er, 79, 80, D5 Sunliner 4er, 87, G3 Wetterkreuz 6er, 146, 145, A1+A2 Schattberg X-press, 4, 5, A6 Schattberg Sprinter, 8, 8a
The Leogang Circuit is perfect to enjoy fun on the slopes and breathtaking panorama. On the flat east-facing slopes of Asitzmulde, the first turns are made in freshly groomed snow before continuing on the gentle southern slopes of Schönleiten and Kohlmais towards Saalbach. Afterwards, you return to Leogang via Schattberg, accompanied by the incredible view of the Leogang Mountains. Tip: The Leogang loop can also be started from the L3+L4 Steinbergbahn.
Route: L1+L2 Asitzbahn, 212, L5 Asitzgipfelbahn 8er, 219, 220a, L7 Asitzkogelbahn 8er, 222, 164, I3 Schönleiten 6er, 166, 152, A1+A2 Schattberg X-press, 2, 2a, I1+I2 Schönleitenbahn, 162, I4 Polten 8er, 222, L6 Muldenbahn 8er, 215, 206, 205, 203
The Tyrol Circuit is an absolute skiing fun highlight! However, with its demanding red pistes, it is rather suited for ambitious winter sports enthusiasts. The circuit is perfect for getting to know the Tyrolean mountains in the Skicircus and promises astonishing views. Tip: At the F1 Streuböden middle station, a detour to Timok's Alpine Coaster is always worthwhile. Use is included in the valid ski pass!
Route: F1 Streuböden, F2 Larchfilzkogel, 110, E1+E2 Reckmoos Nord, 122a, E3 Hochhörndl 4er, 122, 123, 124, E6 TirolS, 87, G3 Wetterkreuz 6er, 146, G1 Bernkogelbahn, 146, G2 Bernkogel 6er, 148, D6 Reiter-Ost 6er, 87, 125, E5 TirolS, E4 Reckmoos Süd, 121, E1 Reckmoos Nord, 109, F8 Maiskopflift, 105
The circuit for everyone, especially as a warm ‘welcome’ to Saalbach at the start of your holiday. You can take your time to really enjoy riding on the blue pistes of the relaxed Saalbach Circuit. Tip: At Kohlmais, you can ski on the famous slalom and giant slalom runs of the Alpine Ski World Championship 1991. A detour via the l4 Polten 8er lift to Asitzmulde on the Leogang side is well worth taking on this circuit.
Route: A1+A2 Schattberg X-press, 4, A5 Limberg 4er, 2, 2a, I1+I2 Schönleitenbahn, 162, 164, I3 Schönleiten 6er, 166, 157, H5 Magic 6er, 158, 166, H4 Panorama 6er, 155, 152
