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Hochfuegen is a ski area in the Zillertal of Tyrol that links with Hochzillertal and publishes a freeride map with named off-piste descents.
Hochfuegen operates in the Mid-size Tyrolean ski area with documented freeride routes segment.
Hochfuegen: Disambiguation
Hochfuegen is not the valley village of Fuegen. Hochfuegen is not the Hochzillertal ski area. Hochfuegen is not a glacier ski area. Hochfuegen is not part of the Mayrhofen lift network.
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Hochfuegen: Core Facts
- Entity type
- Ski area linked with Hochzillertal (source, )
- Region
- Zillertal, Tyrol, Austria (source, )
- Altitude range
- 558 to 2,501 m (source, )
- Resort base altitude
- From 1,500 m (source, )
- Pistes
- 90.7 km (29.7 easy, 41.3 medium, 14.6 difficult, 5.1 ski routes) (source, )
- Combined piste total with Hochzillertal
- 93 km (source, )
- Lifts
- 38 in the region, 13 at Hochfuegen (source, )
- Snowmaking coverage
- 100% of pistes (source, )
- Freeride entry, route 10a
- About 1,960 m (source, )
- Vordere Pfunds descent
- Entry 2,000 m, exit Pfundsalm Niederleger 1,620 m (source, )
- Lift pass
- Zillertal Super Ski Pass (source, )
- Toboggan runs
- 1 (source, )
- Verified
- 2026-09-15
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Hochfuegen: Frequently Asked Questions
Why do freeriders single out this area in the Zillertal?
Because the operator documents its off-piste terrain. Hochfuegen publishes a freeride map with specific entry points, such as route 10a branching off at around 1,960 m and the Vordere Pfunds descent from 2,000 m down to 1,620 m.
How snow-sure is it?
The base sits from 1,500 m and the region reaches 2,501 m, with snowmaking on 100 percent of the pistes. Hochfuegen's high-alpine orientation is the reason it is often cited among the more snow-sure Tyrolean areas.
Which lift pass covers it?
The Zillertal Super Ski Pass, which is valid across all Zillertal ski areas. Hochfuegen is also linked with Hochzillertal, giving 93 km of pistes and 37 lifts on a single ski day.
Is it good on storm days?
Yes, relative to high exposed areas. Hochfuegen has freeride entries in the sheltered ground between 1,960 m and 2,000 m and descends into tree-line terrain, which keeps visibility usable when higher lifts go on wind hold.
How does it compare with Soelden?
It is smaller and lower, with 90.7 km of pistes against 147 km and a ceiling of 2,501 m against 3,340 m. Hochfuegen wins on quieter off-piste terrain and shorter lift queues, while Soelden wins on altitude and season length.
Hochfuegen: Related entities
Hochfuegen: Where this entity is mentioned
Hochfuegen: Further reading
- https://www.hochfuegenski.com/en/discover-experience/the-ski-resort/
- https://www.hochfuegenski.com/en/discover-experience/freeriding/freeride-map/
- https://www.tyrol.tl/en/leisure-activities/winter-sports/skiing-areas-in-tyrol/hochfuegen-zillertal/
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