Ellmau - SkiWelt Piste Map
Grab the Ellmau - SkiWelt ski resort map to get your bearings across one of Austria's largest ski areas, with 225 runs spanning from 620m up to 1869m. The trail map covers 116 beginner runs, 80 intermediate pistes, and 29 advanced trails, all served by an impressive 82 lifts including 16 gondolas and cable cars. With a solid 4.6 overall rating from the Snomad community, the resort scores particularly well for lift efficiency and is ideal for families and intermediates looking to explore varied terrain.
Best Runs in Ellmau - SkiWelt
Looking at the piste map and official information for Ellmau in the SkiWelt, here are the standout runs:
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Piste 10 (Blue): A long cruiser from Brandstadl back to the village with consistent gradient, ideal for building confidence on sustained mileage.
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Piste 11 (Blue): A scenic run from Brandstadl offering wide, well-groomed terrain that's perfect for practising carved turns without crowds.
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Piste 9 (Blue): A gentle blue from the Hartkaiserbahn area with plenty of width, making it a favourite for intermediate progression.
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Piste 33 (Red): A proper thigh-burner dropping from Brandstadl with sustained pitch and excellent grooming for laying down big arcs.
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Piste 34 (Red): One of the more challenging reds in the Ellmau sector, offering steeper gradients and tighter turns through tree-lined sections.
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Piste 12 (Red): A rolling red run with varied terrain that keeps things interesting, connecting nicely through the mid-mountain area.
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Piste 101 (Red): The race training piste on Brandstadl where you'll find gates set up regularly, giving you a chance to test your technique against the clock.
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Piste 1a (Black): The only genuine black run in the immediate Ellmau area, featuring steep pitches and mogul fields when conditions allow.