Hintertux is a ski resort in Austria, with skiing up to 3,250 m above sea level. The piste map below shows every run and lift and can be downloaded in high resolution.
Piste map of Hintertux
The piste map of Hintertux shows one of Austria's highest ski areas, with glacier terrain stretching from the village at 1 500 metres up to 3 250 metres above sea level. A total of 60 km of piste is served by 21 lifts, which makes the map relatively compact despite the considerable vertical drop. Beginner runs are found in the lower sections near the valley station, while the steeper stretches up on the glacier demand more experience. What makes this map unique is that it shows year-round glacier skiing, setting Hintertux apart from many other resorts in the Zillertal. The map also forms part of the Zillertal Superskipass system, which covers a total of 546 km of piste for anyone wanting to explore the whole region.
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 Hintertux
This is how the pistes break down by difficulty. The colours on the map follow the same scale.
How to ski in Hintertux
Beginners and families will find their runs close to the valley station at 1 500 metres, where the blue pistes are grouped together in a calm and easily accessible area. From here it is simple to head up on the first lifts without having to cross more difficult terrain, which makes the start of the day straightforward even for those who have only just taken up skiing.
The more demanding stretches lie higher up towards the glacier, where the terrain steepens and the piste map shows a denser concentration of red and black runs. With 30 per cent red and 15 per cent black, Hintertux is not the most extreme ski area in the Zillertal, but the altitude means that snow conditions in the upper sections are often markedly different from what you meet at the valley station.
The system is compact with its 60 kilometres of piste and 21 lifts, so you can move fairly easily between the different altitudes over the course of a day without long transfers. The vertical drop between village and summit, from 1 500 to 3 250 metres, means you can begin the day in one climate and finish it in another entirely.
A practical tip is to tackle the steep stretches on the glacier early in the day, before the sun softens the snow, and save the lower blue runs for the afternoon when the light and temperature there suit you better. Anyone wanting to explore beyond Hintertux can use the Zillertal Superskipass, which opens up a total of 546 km of piste in the region.
Book a ski holiday in Hintertux
Fancy skiing the pistes and riding the lifts of Hintertux? 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 Hintertux piste map
The highest skiing in Hintertux is at 3,250 m above sea level. The village sits at 1,500 m.
You can download the piste map of Hintertux 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.
