Best of Bavaria
Best Ski Resorts in Bavaria, Germany 2026/27: Largest, Highest & for Beginners
By Book & Ski · Sources checked
The short answer
By mapped runs, the biggest ski areas in Bavaria, Germany are Skigebiet Garmisch-Classic (38 km), Skigebiet Fellhorn/Kanzelwand (31 km) and Sudelfeld - Bayrischzell (26 km). The highest is Skigebiet Garmisch-Classic, with runs from 2,047 m (6,716 ft); the biggest vertical is at Skigebiet Garmisch-Classic (1,320 m); and Ochsenkopf has the largest share of easy terrain (100%).
| Resort | Top elevation | Vertical | Mapped runs | Easy terrain | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Skigebiet Garmisch-Classic | 2,047 m | 1,320 m | 38 km | 32% | source |
| Skigebiet Fellhorn/Kanzelwand | 1,967 m | 1,051 m | 31 km | 42% | source |
| Sudelfeld - Bayrischzell | 1,507 m | 651 m | 26 km | 46% | source |
| Balderschwang – Hochschelpen/Riedberger Horn | 1,487 m | 699 m | 26 km | 56% | source |
| Brauneck | 1,594 m | 912 m | 23 km | 18% | source |
| Hindelang Oberjoch | 1,557 m | 432 m | 22 km | 15% | source |
| Hinterstaufen | 1,183 m | 439 m | 18 km | 62% | source |
| Skiarena Steibis | 1,354 m | 485 m | 16 km | 60% | source |
| Skigebiet Spitzingsee - Tegernsee | 1,569 m | 588 m | 16 km | 23% | source |
| Ofterschwang/Gunzesried | 1,403 m | 524 m | 15 km | 30% | source |
Highest ski resorts in Bavaria
Higher resorts generally hold snow longer into spring. These have the highest mapped runs in Bavaria, Germany.
Skigebiet Garmisch-Classic: 2,047 m (6,716 ft) →Skigebiet Fellhorn/Kanzelwand: 1,967 m (6,453 ft) →Tegelbergbahn: 1,717 m (5,633 ft) →Brauneck: 1,594 m (5,230 ft) →Skigebiet Spitzingsee - Tegernsee: 1,569 m (5,148 ft) →Biggest vertical drop
Vertical is the height difference between the highest and lowest mapped runs: a guide to how long the longest descents can be.
Skigebiet Garmisch-Classic: 1,320 m vertical →Skigebiet Fellhorn/Kanzelwand: 1,051 m vertical →Brauneck: 912 m vertical →Tegelbergbahn: 902 m vertical →Kampenwand: 860 m vertical →Best for beginners (most easy terrain)
Ranked by the share of mapped run length graded novice or easy. A big share of gentle runs gives beginners more room to progress; also check where the ski school meets.
Ochsenkopf: 100% easy (6 km total) →Rossfeld: 92% easy (10 km total) →Hörnle (Bad Kohlgrub): 82% easy (5 km total) →Nesselwang - Alpspitzbahnen: 73% easy (7 km total) →Skigebiet Söllereck: 65% easy (11 km total) →How we chose
“Best” here means measurable: size (km of mapped downhill runs), top elevation, vertical drop and the share of easy terrain, across the 21 ski areas with at least 20 km of runs and five lifts in Bavaria, Germany. Figures come from OpenStreetMap via OpenSkiMap, retrieved 2026-10-10, and can differ from resorts’ own published numbers.
All ski resorts in Bavaria →Frequently asked questions
What is the biggest ski resort in Bavaria?
By mapped runs, Skigebiet Garmisch-Classic, with about 38 km and 18 lifts.
What is the highest ski resort in Bavaria?
Skigebiet Garmisch-Classic, with mapped runs starting at about 2,047 m (6,716 ft).
Which Bavaria ski resort is best for beginners?
By share of easy terrain, Ochsenkopf (100% of runs graded novice or easy). Also consider ski school locations and lift access.
Official sources
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