Freeriding in Kappl

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Freeriding in Kappl

Powder Paradise

You take the chairlift up to Alblittkopf. You soar above the tempting winter sports landscape, but your destination lies beyond the groomed slopes. At the mountain station, you head to the starting point of Kappl’s freeride area. Surrounded by breathtaking vistas, you leave fresh tracks in the pristine snow – a freeskier’s dream come true!

Lines

At the mountain station of the Alblitt chairlift (2,290 m), follow ski piste no. 5 for a while until you reach the junction with black piste no. 10. Between the two ski pistes, you will find excellent terrain for freeride beginners when there is fresh snow. On the way, you cross ski slope no. 5 again and again. After approx. 350 metres in altitude at the latest, you follow the ski slope and reach the valley station of the Albllitt chairlift at 1,820 m without any problems.

  • Maximum slope gradient up to 35°
  • Difference in altitude: 350 metres
  • Requirements: easy

The Albllittkopf cable car takes you to the highest point of the Kappl ski area. At 2,640 metres above sea level, exit the mountain station and turn left into the open slopes. Ski route no. 16 borders our freeride descent on the right. After about 400 metres of descent in open terrain, this ski route takes you back to the ski area.

Attention: There is no way back to the ski area below the ski route.

  • Maximum slope gradient:
    • Short sections up to 40°
    • Mainly between 30° - 35°
  • Difference in altitude: 400 metres
  • Requirements: moderately difficult

At the mountain station of the Alblittkopfbahn cable car (2,640m), follow ski piste no. 9 through the Lattenjoch. Before the ski piste bends to the right towards the valley, you traverse to altitude. 2,540m approx. 500m to the east. From there, great slopes open up in the area of ski piste no. 9 to the right. We recommend returning to the ski piste at 2,000m at the latest. Further down, the crossing over the Rauchbach can be problematic.

Attention: Catchment area above the traverse

  • Maximum slope inclination up to 35°
  • Difference in altitude: 500 metres
  • Requirements: moderately difficult
Powder-Paradies • Powder-Paradies • Powder-Paradies • Powder-Paradies • Powder-Paradies •
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Freeride-events in Kappl

Tracks in pristine snow

Kappl regularly hosts national and international contests – a strong indication of the quality of the terrain. That's why Kappl is often referred to as ‘Kapplaska’ in the scene.

  • Open Faces Kappl (10–11 January 2026): Top-level freeriding in alpine terrain, with spectacular lines from the pros.
  • Freeride Junior World Championships (17–23 January 2026): The world's best young riders show what they can do here.
  • Dutch Freeride Championships (17–21 March 2026): Annual highlight of the Dutch freeride community – with a great atmosphere on the mountain.
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Safe freeriding in Kappl

For enjoyable days in the backcountry

Safety is essential when freeriding, as this trendy sport takes you into open, unsecured skiing terrain. Prepare for your adventure responsibly!

  • Freeride checkpoint at the Diasbahn – here you will find the latest information on avalanche warning levels, snow depth and temperature.
  • Mandatory equipment: avalanche transceiver, shovel, probe, airbag backpack.
  • Avalanche transceiver checkpoint: test your device right before your first descent.

Our tip: Together with an experienced ski guide, you enjoy particularly safe backcountry adventures. The qualified ski instructors of the local ski schools  are happy to share the best freeride tips and tricks with you. The Alpine Experience Programme also offers great weekly courses for off-piste sports.

Skiguides

Freeride Eventhighlights

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Open Faces Kappl

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Freeride Junior World Championships Kappl

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Dutch Freeride Championships Kappl