Westendorf is a ski resort in Austria, with skiing up to 1,892 m above sea level. The piste map below shows every run and lift and can be downloaded in high resolution.
Piste map of Westendorf
The piste map of Westendorf shows how the village at 783 metres links up with the vast SkiWelt Wilder Kaiser-Brixental ski area, which offers a total of 275 km of pistes and 81 lifts. From Westendorf the lifts climb towards peaks of around 1 892 metres, and the map clearly picks out the wider, gentler sections closest to the village that suit beginners, while the more demanding sectors with steeper terrain lie further into the system towards the neighbouring areas. What makes this particular map unique is how well it illustrates Westendorf's role as one of several gateways into the interconnected ski area, with clear lift connections eastwards towards the other villages in the SkiWelt.
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 Westendorf
This is how the pistes break down by difficulty. The colours on the map follow the same scale.
How to ski in Westendorf
From Westendorf at 783 metres, the wider, gentler pistes lie just above the village and are reached directly by the lifts from the village centre. This is where beginners and families spend their time, and with 40 per cent blue pistes across the ski area there is plenty of relaxed terrain to cruise around on before heading further into the SkiWelt.
The more demanding sections, with steeper flanks and a total of 30 per cent red and 5 per cent black pistes, lie deeper into the interconnected ski area, away from Westendorf's own lifts and towards the neighbouring villages in SkiWelt Wilder Kaiser-Brixental. They call for more experience than the runs closest to the village.
Westendorf is one of several gateways into the whole SkiWelt system, which comprises 275 km of pistes and 81 lifts. It is possible to ski between the villages in a single day, but with peaks reaching up to 1 892 metres it takes time to work your way across the entire network. The best approach is to start with the map, pick a direction eastwards and plan your route back to Westendorf's lifts before they close.
A practical tip: with a vertical drop of 1 109 metres between the summit and the village, snow conditions vary considerably with altitude, so check the map and keep track of where you are skiing in order to judge the snow quality through the day.
Book a ski holiday in Westendorf
Fancy skiing the pistes and riding the lifts of Westendorf? 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 Westendorf piste map
The highest skiing in Westendorf is at 1,892 m above sea level. The village sits at 783 m.
You can download the piste map of Westendorf 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.
