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Ski Resort Balderschwang in the Allgäu: Position on map

Balderschwang Ski Resort

Trail Map Balderschwang

The Ski Resort

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The ski resort Balderschwang, located in the Bavarian Allgäu splits up into 12 km (7,5 miles) of blue trails, 10 km (6 miles) of red trails and 8 km (5 miles) of black trails. With that said, the ski resort accommodates skiers of all ages and abilities.

Five training lifts await kids and beginners so they can familiarize with all kinds of winter sport. Plus the ski resort brings enough practice area in form of blue trails so beginners can practice their skills. Like slope No. 5 that takes you in a huge arc to the valley station of Schelpenbahn high-speed quad chairlift. No. 10 has its base close to  ´Bodenseehütte´ and by skiing down you get to the snowboard trail. Head down No. 7, a blue marked race slope, to  access  ´Fuchshütte´ restaurant.

Intermediate skiers will find enough runs too. No. 16/17 are on extreme skiers right and are tough, both based on the top station of the Riedbergerhornbahn double chairlift. Alternatively check out No. 11/12 to the valley. Those who bring small children can leave them in the ski kindergarten at the valley station of the quad chairlift Schelpenbahn. They are being supervised by professional staff and learn how to ski themselves while parents enjoy more difficult trails.

Slopes No. 1, 2 and 3 are other ´Experts Only´ trails, so make sure everyone can hold their own on this fast terrain. The fun starts at the top station of Schelpenbahn quad chairlift and you can actually ski down to the valley.  If you ski difficult trails the route 14 is pretty great. ´Brunos Käsehütte´ mountain restaurant is your starting point and off you go on a quite winding trail to the ´Höflealp´. Slope No. 2 is a race slope and brings guaranteed fun for speed junkies.

Snowboarders are not left behind either. They even have their own snowboard trails in Balderschwang, really close to the ski tow H. There even is a specially designed snowboard center with its own parking lane at ski tow G.

Even night skiing goes without saying. Many trails are lighted at night: The slopes at the double chairlift ´Riedberghornbahn´, the blue training slopes, the snowboard slope at the ski tows G and H as well as the red slopes No. 11, 12, 4 , plus the black slopes No. 1 and 3.

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Interesting facts

  • Offering 26 miles of slopes and terrain, Balderschwang is among the 3 largest Ski Resorts in Germany.
  • Balderschwang is the the best rated ski resort in Germany.
  • It is among the 15 most family-friendly ski Resorts in Germany.
  • The vertical drop from summit to base is 1640 ft. The average difference in altitude between base and summit of Ski Resorts in Germany is 702 ft. Most runs are therefore relatively long. The highest point of the track is 4921 ft above sea level.
  • Average snow depth during the season is 35 " at summit elevation and 29 " at base elevation. Snow coverage is usually best during February, offering an average snow depth of 40 " at summit elevation and 34 " at the base. Therefore Balderschwang is among the 10 ski Resorts with best snow conditions in Germany.
  • Balderschwang features 33 sunny days on average per season. The average for all ski Resorts in Germany is 20 sunny days. January is the sunniest month with an average of 12 sunny days.

Snow Safety & Snowmaking

Snowmaking Share
80%
Snow Making Machines: 50
Snowphone+49 (0)8328 1000
Average snow depth of the last years (Summit)
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On Mountain Dining

The choice is yours at the self-service cafeteria of  ´Schelpenalp´ hut situated right next to the chairlift valley station. A diversified offer waits for the hungry skiers at lunchtime.

The ´Höflealp´ right at the exit of the lift ´Höflealp´ is the right address for you if you´re a fan of regional specialties. Special attention deserves the award-winning and selfmade famous cheese ´Sennenalpkäse´.

´Brunos Käsehütte´ offers the typical Bavarian ´Brotzeit´, that consists essentially of pretzels, bread and many delicious toppings. This is one of the best places to eat at Balderschwang because the sun deck has the best view and you can spend some quality time in the deck chairs that welcome you for hours of sunbathing.

Must-Ski Runs

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The longest slope in the ski resort Balderschwang is the family slope with a length of 4,5 km (2,8 miles) and a drop of 450 meters (1476 ft). Definitely check out the FIS standard slope Kohlerhang.
 

Longest Runs

Familienabfahrt
Length: 4,5 km
Vertical Drop: 450 m

Most Difficult Runs

FIS-Standard-Strecke-Kohlerhang
Length: km
Vertical Drop: 480 m
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Nightskiing

Nightskiing possible
Lighted runs: 0,40 km

Videos

02:05
Winterwonderland Skigebiet Balderschwang
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Balderschwang Ski - Skigebiet im Winterdorf des Allgäu
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Balderschwang gestern und heute: Wintersport im Wandel | Schwaben & Altbayern | BR
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Skigebiet Balderschwang im Allgäu
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Skigebiet Balderschwang in den Allgäuer Alpen in Bayern

Activities

You will find some picturesque winter hiking trails in the area. To access the height hiking trail you need to ride the double chairlift ´Schelpenbahn´. The trail starts at the top station, then continue until you get to ´Brunos Käsehütte´ and take the same way back.
The starting point for the winter hiking trail to ´Bodenseehütte´ is close to the snowboard trail. From there you pass the valley and the ´Socherhütte´, that goes parallel with the ´Fahrstraße´ to ´Bodenseehütte´. When you reach the top, a break with a hearty meal is well-deserved.

The ski school ´planet b´ provides guided snowshoe hiking tours. Experienced guides will lead you through untouched winter landscape.

You find a 1 km (0,62 mile) toboggan run from Alpe Oberbalderschwang, that passes the Obere-Socher-Alpe. Unfortunately you have to walk up yourself but after you really deserve to rest at ´Kienle´s Rodelhütte´ mountain hut.

Right next to ´Riedberghorn´ lift is a snow-tubing run. Take a seat in the large tires and speed downwards.

Number toboggan runs: 2
Toboggan hire
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Après-Ski and Nightlife

Number of Bars and Pubs: 1

Dining and Restaurants

At ´Kienles Jagdhütte´ you get a wide selection of typical Allgäu foods or international cuisine like homemade waffles.

Daily changing dinner buffets await you at the Balance Resort ´Ifenblick´. Thursdays vegetarians get their money´s worth with a vegetarian buffet and every Sunday you get to enjoy  the ´Landzungen´ menu- a four-course-menu. But just in case you reserved a table early enough!

Number of Restaurants: 9
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Infrastructure & Rental

Skischools

Number of Skischools: 5
Number of Snowboard Schools: 4
Freeride Lessons
Cross Country Lessons
Carving Lessons
Freestyle Lessons

Number of Ski Rental

Ski Depot
Sports Store
Ski Rental
Snowboard Rental
Cross Country Ski Rental
Backcountry Ski Rental

Getting here

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Public Transportation:
Coming by train get off in Fischen. Now take the service bus or come by a taxi to Balderschwang.

By car:
Take the A7 (connection Ulm) or the B12 (Augsburg,München) to Allgäu. Pass Kempten and make a turn at the Allgäu junction towards Weitnau. Take exit Waltenhofen toward Fischen. Riedbergpass is accessible via B19, continue on it until you get to Balderschwang. Keep left and you automatically reach the huge parking lane after 200 meters (656 ft).

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Contact

Bergbahn- und Skilifte Balderschwang Betriebs GmbH & Co. KG
Dorf 84
87538
Balderschwang
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Phone08328/1001
Fax08328/1058

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Mountain Stats

Elevation3281 ft - 4921 ft
SeasonDecember - March
Opening DayDec 9, 2023
Closing DayMar 10, 2024
Capacity 12260 Persons/Hr.
Hours9:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Lifts

12
5
3
4
Total 12

Skiable Terrain

26.1 miles
Easy
Moderate
Advanced
Ungroomed
Overall Slope Length 26.1 miles
Number of Slopes 36

Weather (4921 ft)

Open Lifts & Trails

Rates

€42
1 day adult €42
1 day youth €35
1 day child €20
All rates & fees