Ischgl is a ski resort in Austria, with skiing up to 2,872 m above sea level. The piste map below shows every run and lift and can be downloaded in high resolution.
Piste map of Ischgl
The piste map of Ischgl shows one of the Alps' most impressive ski areas, with 239 km of pistes stretching across the border into Switzerland (Samnaun). The map covers altitudes from 1 377 metres in Ischgl up to 2 872 metres at Greitspitz. What makes it unique is the clear marking of the border between Austria and Switzerland, where you can ski duty free in Samnaun. The advanced pistes on Palinkopf and Pardatschgrat stand out in the upper sections of the map, while the Idalp plateau in the middle acts as a natural hub for all skiers.
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 Ischgl
This is how the pistes break down by difficulty. The colours on the map follow the same scale.
How to ski in Ischgl
Beginners and families will find their runs around the Idalp plateau, which sits in the middle of the ski area and is easily reached by gondola from the village of Ischgl at 1 377 metres. The terrain here is open and easy to ski, and the plateau serves as a natural meeting point before heading further up the mountain.
The more demanding sections are found at Palinkopf and Pardatschgrat, where the piste map shows steeper flanks and technical sections higher up. From Idalp the lifts carry on towards these peaks, and anyone looking for a challenge works their way gradually upwards through the ski area rather than throwing themselves straight into the toughest terrain.
Ischgl is built so that you can ski all day long without repeating the same pistes. The ski area extends all the way across the border to Samnaun in Switzerland, and the 45 lifts link up the 239 kilometres of piste so that you can easily switch between the two countries in the same day. With a vertical drop of 1 495 metres between village and summit, there is also plenty of variation in conditions depending on where in the ski area you happen to be.
A practical tip is to head for the higher sections around Pardatschgrat and Palinkopf during the morning, when the snow up there is at its best, and save the Idalp plateau for the afternoon once the sun has warmed up the lower slopes. Because Idalp acts as the hub for the whole ski area, that is often where it gets busiest in the middle of the day.
Book a ski holiday in Ischgl
Fancy skiing the pistes and riding the lifts of Ischgl? 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 Ischgl piste map
The highest skiing in Ischgl is at 2,872 m above sea level. The village sits at 1,377 m. That gives a vertical drop of up to 1,500 m.
You can download the piste map of Ischgl 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.
