Zell am Ziller is a ski resort in Austria, with skiing up to 2,500 m above sea level. The piste map below shows every run and lift and can be downloaded in high resolution.
Piste map of Zell am Ziller
The piste map of Zell am Ziller shows how the Zillertal Arena spreads out from the valley floor at 575 metres up to the summit at 2 500 metres, with the Rosenalmbahn as the central link from the village up to the western Kreuzjoch/Rosenalm sector. From here the piste network continues eastwards towards Gerlos, and the map makes the relationship between the various sectors of the ski area clear. Of the 150 kilometres of piste in total, intermediate red runs dominate with 88 kilometres, while 50 kilometres of blue pistes give beginners plenty of room, mainly in the lower sections. The 12 kilometres of black pistes lie in the steeper terrain higher up. What makes the map unique is the way it ties together 52 lifts across an area that forms part of the Zillertaler Superskipass, with around 541 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 Zell am Ziller
This is how the pistes break down by difficulty. The colours on the map follow the same scale.
How to ski in Zell am Ziller
Beginners and families in Zell am Ziller tend to stick to the lower parts of the network, close to the valley floor at 575 metres. The Rosenalmbahn takes you straight from the village up to the Kreuzjoch/Rosenalm sector, where most of the 50 kilometres of blue piste are found, offering plenty of space to practise without crossing steeper sections.
The more demanding terrain lies higher up, where the 12 kilometres of black pistes run down steep flanks near the summit at 2 500 metres. The red pistes dominate the area with 88 kilometres and extend through large parts of the network, from mid-mountain up towards the black sections.
From the Kreuzjoch/Rosenalm sector the piste network continues eastwards towards Gerlos, making it possible to ski through much of the Zillertal Arena in a single day without having to return the same way. With 52 lifts linking the 150 kilometres of piste, you can move between the sectors without lengthy interruptions, and anyone wanting to venture even further afield can use the Zillertaler Superskipass to reach the surrounding valleys.
A practical tip: the height difference between the village and the summit is a vertical drop of 1 925 metres, which means snow quality varies markedly between the valley floor and the upper sections, particularly later in the season. It is worth heading up towards Kreuzjoch/Rosenalm early in the morning, before the Rosenalmbahn becomes the natural bottleneck for the day's traffic back down to the village.
Book a ski holiday in Zell am Ziller
Fancy skiing the pistes and riding the lifts of Zell am Ziller? 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 Zell am Ziller piste map
The highest skiing in Zell am Ziller is at 2,500 m above sea level. The village sits at 575 m.
You can download the piste map of Zell am Ziller 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.
