Ski-Area Hochkönig vs Sportgastein

Ski-Area Hochkönig (Salzburg) and Sportgastein (Salzburg) head-to-head: stats, terrain, and 2026-27 pass coverage.

StatSki-Area HochkönigSportgastein
Vertical drop3,537 ft (1,078 m)3,497 ft (1,066 m)
Summit elevation6,201 ft8,668 ft
Base elevation2,664 ft5,171 ft
Lifts233
Runs11014
Beginner terrain55%29%
Intermediate terrain35%57%
Expert terrain10%14%
Night skiing--

Ski-Area Hochkönig has the bigger vertical (3,537 ft vs 3,497 ft); Ski-Area Hochkönig has more runs (110 vs 14); Sportgastein skews more expert (14% expert terrain).

Which pass covers them?

ResortPass coverage (2026-27)
Ski-Area HochkönigNot on a major pass; lift tickets only
SportgasteinNot on a major pass; lift tickets only

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