Obertauern is a ski resort in Austria, with skiing up to 2,350 m above sea level. The piste map below shows every run and lift and can be downloaded in high resolution.
Piste map of Obertauern
The piste map of Obertauern shows the unique circular ski system "Tauernrunde", with 100 km of pistes encircling the whole village. The map illustrates how the 26 modern lifts form a natural loop that you can ski either clockwise or anticlockwise, a rare feature among Alpine resorts. The village, at 1 740 metres, sits in the middle of the map, surrounded by pistes facing every direction. Gamsleiten 2, one of Austria's steepest runs with a 100% gradient, is clearly visible in the southern part of the map. The beginner areas at Schaidberg are marked in the western sector.
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 Obertauern
This is how the pistes break down by difficulty. The colours on the map follow the same scale.
How to ski in Obertauern
Obertauern sits at 1 740 metres, which means the whole ski area usually enjoys reliable snow cover throughout the season. Beginners and families will find their slopes at Schaidberg in the western sector, an area with gentle gradients and a close connection to the village, so there is no need for long transfers before getting the day started.
The most demanding terrain lies in the southern part of the map, where Gamsleiten 2 stands out with a gradient of 100 per cent, one of the steepest pistes in Austria. Anyone looking for a challenge should head this way, while the gentler sections round about offer alternatives when the legs need a rest.
What makes Obertauern special is the so-called Tauernrunde, a circular loop that links the ski area's 100 kilometres of pistes and 26 lifts all the way around the village. You can ski the full circuit, either clockwise or anticlockwise, without having to retrace your steps. That makes it possible to work your way through several aspects and types of terrain in a single day without interruption.
Because the village lies at the centre of the ski area with pistes surrounding it on every side, the light and snow conditions change depending on which part of the ring you happen to be on during the day. It is therefore worth planning your route so that you make the most of the shape of the loop, rather than shuttling back and forth to the same lift.
Book a ski holiday in Obertauern
Fancy skiing the pistes and riding the lifts of Obertauern? 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 Obertauern piste map
The highest skiing in Obertauern is at 2,350 m above sea level. The village sits at 1,740 m. That gives a vertical drop of up to 610 m.
You can download the piste map of Obertauern 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.
