Top Downhill Runs

Mitterbach, © Niederösterreich-Werbung/Leo Himsl

Family Downhill Run Gemeindealpe Mitterbach

This is the longest downhill run for families in Lower Austria, at 8 km. Degree of difficulty: easy.

Winter fun for little ones in Mönichkirchen-Mariensee, © Wiener Alpen in Niederösterreich/ Franz Zwickl

Lella Downhill Run Mönichkirchen-Mariensee

Descending into the valley from Mönichkirchner Schwaig is a kick especially for young skiers. On the way down, skiers pass through a milk can tunnel. Incidentally, the run is named after a little cow named Lella, the mascot of the Mönichkirchen-Mariensee Ski Resort. Degree of difficulty: easy.

Skiing at Semmering Hirschenkogel, © Wiener Alpen in Niederösterreich/Claudia Ziegler

FIS World Cup Run Semmering-Hirschenkogel

If you want to follow the lead of Austrian ski stars and carve your way down a World Cup racecourse, the 1 km downhill run at Semmering is your golden opportunity. Degree of difficulty: medium.

Skiing at Hochkar, © Niederösterreich-Werbung/Leo Himsl

Thomas Sykora Run at Hochkar

The Sykora Run is 0.5 km long. Thomas Sykora, former World Cup slalom champion, trained on the final section of the black Scheiterkogel downhill run. Attention: for ambitious skiers!