Adelboden is a ski resort in Switzerland, with skiing up to 2,362 m above sea level. The piste map below shows every run and lift and can be downloaded in high resolution.
Piste map of Adelboden
The piste map of Adelboden shows a ski area in the Bernese Oberland stretching from the village at 1353 metres up towards peaks at 2 362 metres. In total the map covers 72 kilometres of piste and 57 lifts, spread across several sectors that link up higher in the terrain. Beginner terrain is found above all near the valley stations and in the lower, open parts of the area, while steeper and more advanced pistes lie higher up towards the mountains. What makes this particular map special is that it also marks the link with neighbouring Lenk, which together with Adelboden makes up a ski system of a full 210 kilometres of piste.
The map downloads as an image file. On your iPhone it lands in the Files app under Downloads. Tap the icon at the bottom of the address bar to open the map straight away.On your iPad it lands in the Files app under Downloads. Tap the icon at the top right of the address bar to open the map straight away.On your phone it lands in the Downloads folder. Tap the download notification to open the map straight away.The file lands in your Downloads folder. You can also look for the icon at the top right of the screen and open the map from there.
Piste breakdown in Adelboden
This is how the pistes break down by difficulty. The colours on the map follow the same scale.
How to ski in Adelboden
Beginners and families will find their terrain near the valley stations in Adelboden, where the open, lower parts of the area sit close to the village at 1 353 metres. From here it is easy to get straight out on your skis without long transfers, and the blue pistes, which make up 35 per cent of the map, give plenty of room to practise without crossing faster traffic coming down from above.
The higher you move up through the system, the steeper it gets. The red pistes, 25 per cent of the total, and the black sections at 15 per cent lie in the upper terrain towards the peaks that reach 2 362 metres. Solid technique is needed here to handle both the gradient and the terrain that opens up above the tree line.
Adelboden's 72 kilometres of piste are divided into sectors that are linked together higher up in the system, so you can move around between different parts of the ski area during the day without having to return to the village all the time. Anyone wanting to extend their range further can head on into the linked system towards Lenk, which together with Adelboden makes up a full 210 kilometres of piste.
The vertical drop between the village and the highest point is 1 009 metres, which is clearly noticeable in the snow conditions through the day. The higher sectors towards the peaks often hold up better during milder spells, while the pistes closest to the village are the ones that feel changes in temperature first. If you plan your day accordingly, you can often find better snow quality higher up even when it is soft at the valley station.
Book a ski holiday in Adelboden
Fancy skiing the pistes and riding the lifts of Adelboden? You book the accommodation with the lift pass included in the price, and you arrange your own travel by car, train or a flight you book separately. Read our complete guide to the resort with tips, snow statistics and price level.
Frequently asked questions about the Adelboden piste map
The highest skiing in Adelboden is at 2,362 m above sea level. The village sits at 1,353 m.
You can download the piste map of Adelboden here on this page, in high resolution. Click "Download the piste map" and the map is saved as an image file, perfect to have on your phone out on the slopes.
Pistes are colour-coded by difficulty: blue runs are easy and suit beginners, red runs are intermediate and black runs are difficult, for experienced skiers. Lifts are drawn as lines between the stations, often with a symbol for gondola, chairlift or drag lift. Start by finding your base station and then follow the lifts upwards on the map.
