Ski resorts for advanced skiers and freeriding German Alps

Best ski resorts for advanced skiers in the German Alps (Bavarian Alps) (best difficult slopes, ski routes) as well as best powder snow skiing/freeriding in the German Alps (Bavarian Alps)

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Best rating:
4 out of 5 stars

Ski resorts for advanced skiers and freeriding German Alps – Advanced skiers, freeriders Fellhorn/Kanzelwand – Oberstdorf/Riezlern
Ski resorts for advanced skiers and freeriding German Alps – Advanced skiers, freeriders Garmisch-Classic – Garmisch-Partenkirchen Ski resorts for advanced skiers and freeriding German Alps – Advanced skiers, freeriders Nebelhorn – Oberstdorf Ski resorts for advanced skiers and freeriding German Alps – Advanced skiers, freeriders Steinplatte Winklmoosalm – Waidring/Reit im Winkl Ski resorts for advanced skiers and freeriding German Alps – Advanced skiers, freeriders Ofterschwang/Gunzesried – Ofterschwanger Horn

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German Alps: freeride ski resorts and ski resorts for very good skiers (advanced skiers)

1-28 out of 28 ski resorts
1. Fellhorn/​Kanzelwand – Oberstdorf/​Riezlern
Europe Germany Bavaria (Bayern) Swabia (Schwaben) Oberallgäu Oberstdorf
Ski resort status
Test result: 4 out of 5 stars
Fellhorn/Kanzelwand – Oberstdorf/Riezlern
For advanced skiers, the interesting ski routes with mogul slopes as well as freeride opportunities at… more
Freeriding & offering for advanced skiers
  • many freeride/deep snow areas
  • Difficult slopes: 2 km (6%)
  • Ski routes: 2 km
Details
1. Garmisch-Classic – Garmisch-Partenkirchen
Europe Germany Bavaria (Bayern) Upper Bavaria (Oberbayern) Zugspitz Region Zugspitzland
Ski resort status
Test result: 4 out of 5 stars
Garmisch-Classic – Garmisch-Partenkirchen
A quarter of the runs in the Garmisch-Classic ski area are marked as difficult. The long valley runs,… more
Freeriding & offering for advanced skiers
  • some freeride/deep snow areas
  • Difficult slopes: 10 km (25%)
  • Ski routes: 3 km
Details
1. Nebelhorn – Oberstdorf
Europe Germany Bavaria (Bayern) Swabia (Schwaben) Oberallgäu Oberstdorf
Ski resort status
Test result: 4 out of 5 stars
Nebelhorn – Oberstdorf
Advanced skiers and freeriders will find great options at the Nebelhorn. For experts, the 700 m long… more
Freeriding & offering for advanced skiers
  • many freeride/deep snow areas
  • Difficult slopes: 5 km (39%)
  • Ski routes: 0.9 km
Details
4. Steinplatte Winklmoosalm – Waidring/​Reit im Winkl
Europe Austria Tyrol (Tirol) Tiroler Unterland Kitzbüheler Alpen Pillersee Valley (Pillerseetal)
Europe Germany Bavaria (Bayern) Upper Bavaria (Oberbayern) Chiemgau
Ski resort status
Test result: 3 out of 5 stars
Steinplatte Winklmoosalm – Waidring/Reit im Winkl
The mogul slopes on the Steinplatte challenge even advanced skiers. This is also where you'll find the… more
Freeriding & offering for advanced skiers
  • some freeride/deep snow areas
  • Difficult slopes: 2 km (5%)
  • Ski routes: 4 km
Details
4. Ofterschwang/​Gunzesried – Ofterschwanger Horn
Europe Germany Bavaria (Bayern) Swabia (Schwaben) Oberallgäu Hörnerdörfer
Ski resort status
Test result: 3 out of 5 stars
Ofterschwang/Gunzesried – Ofterschwanger Horn
The ski resort has a challenging black run, which is famous for the World Cup race. The upper section… more
Freeriding & offering for advanced skiers
  • some freeride/deep snow areas
  • Difficult slopes: 2.7 km (16%)
  • Ski routes: 1.5 km
Details
4. Hörnerbahn – Bolsterlang
Europe Germany Bavaria (Bayern) Swabia (Schwaben) Oberallgäu Hörnerdörfer
Ski resort status
Test result: 3 out of 5 stars
Hörnerbahn – Bolsterlang
Some challenging descents (such as the Weiherkopf FIS men's downhill and the Laubbrunnen Variante) are… more
Freeriding & offering for advanced skiers
  • few freeride/deep snow areas
  • Difficult slopes: 2 km (12%)
  • Ski routes: 3 km
Details
4. Jenner – Schönau am Königssee
Europe Germany Bavaria (Bayern) Upper Bavaria (Oberbayern) Berchtesgadener Land
Test result: 3 out of 5 stars
Jenner – Schönau am Königssee
A ski route is marked along the Mitterkaser chairlift. The starting point is the top station (1,800… more
Freeriding & offering for advanced skiers
  • many freeride/deep snow areas
  • Difficult slopes: 0 km (0%)
  • Ski routes: 1 km
Details
4. Zugspitze
Europe Germany Bavaria (Bayern) Upper Bavaria (Oberbayern) Zugspitz Region Zugspitzland
Europe Austria Tyrol (Tirol) Außerfern Tiroler Zugspitz Arena
Ski resort status
Test result: 3 out of 5 stars
Zugspitze
There are no official difficult runs on the Zugspitze. However, when snow conditions are suitable,… more
Freeriding & offering for advanced skiers
  • many freeride/deep snow areas
  • Difficult slopes: 0 km (0%)
Details
4. Brauneck – Lenggries/​Wegscheid
Europe Germany Bavaria (Bayern) Upper Bavaria (Oberbayern) Tölzer Land
Ski resort status
Test result: 3 out of 5 stars
Brauneck – Lenggries/Wegscheid
Experts love the steep Garland run at Brauneck and the black World Cup run down to the valley. The… more
Freeriding & offering for advanced skiers
  • some freeride/deep snow areas
  • Difficult slopes: 6.5 km (21%)
Details
4. Oberjoch (Bad Hindelang) – Iseler
Europe Germany Bavaria (Bayern) Swabia (Schwaben) Oberallgäu
Ski resort status
Test result: 3 out of 5 stars
Oberjoch (Bad Hindelang) – Iseler
Advanced skiers will find several ungroomed ski routes. Some of the red slopes are quite challenging… more
Freeriding & offering for advanced skiers
  • some freeride/deep snow areas
  • Difficult slopes: 2 km (6%)
  • Ski routes: 6 km
Details
4. Spitzingsee-Tegernsee
Europe Germany Bavaria (Bayern) Upper Bavaria (Oberbayern) Tegernsee-Schliersee
Ski resort status
Test result: 3 out of 5 stars
Spitzingsee-Tegernsee
Experts will find their paradise at Roßkopf. Here you’ll find the challenging Roßkopf run and the… more
Freeriding & offering for advanced skiers
  • some freeride/deep snow areas
  • Difficult slopes: 4.3 km (30%)
Details
4. Sudelfeld – Bayrischzell
Europe Germany Bavaria (Bayern) Upper Bavaria (Oberbayern) Tegernsee-Schliersee
Ski resort status
Test result: 3 out of 5 stars
Sudelfeld – Bayrischzell
Experts especially appreciate the challenging slopes Rosengasse, Vogelsang, and Waldkopf. At Waldkopf,… more
Freeriding & offering for advanced skiers
  • few freeride/deep snow areas
  • Difficult slopes: 4.8 km (15%)
  • Ski routes: 1.9 km
Details
4. Balderschwang – Hochschelpen/​Riedberger Horn
Europe Germany Bavaria (Bayern) Swabia (Schwaben) Oberallgäu Hörnerdörfer
Ski resort status
Test result: 3 out of 5 stars
Balderschwang – Hochschelpen/Riedberger Horn
The Balderschwang ski area offers an attractive and, above all, long difficult slope for experts with… more
Freeriding & offering for advanced skiers
  • few freeride/deep snow areas
  • Difficult slopes: 10.9 km (27%)
Details
14. Nesselwang – Alpspitze (Alpspitzbahn)
Europe Germany Bavaria (Bayern) Swabia (Schwaben) Ostallgäu
Ski resort status
Test result: 2 out of 5 stars
Nesselwang – Alpspitze (Alpspitzbahn)
Experts will find a steep ski route and an intermediate slope between the mountain and mid stations.… more
Freeriding & offering for advanced skiers
  • few freeride/deep snow areas
  • Difficult slopes: 0 km (0%)
  • Ski routes: 0.7 km
Details
14. Götschen – Bischofswiesen
Europe Germany Bavaria (Bayern) Upper Bavaria (Oberbayern) Berchtesgadener Land
Ski resort status
Test result: 2 out of 5 stars
Götschen – Bischofswiesen
For advanced skiers, the FIS downhill run offers an attractive intermediate route for repeat runs.… more
Freeriding & offering for advanced skiers
  • no freeride/deep snow areas
  • Difficult slopes: 4 km (46%)
Details
14. Söllereck – Oberstdorf
Europe Germany Bavaria (Bayern) Swabia (Schwaben) Oberallgäu Oberstdorf
Ski resort status
Test result: 2 out of 5 stars
Söllereck – Oberstdorf
Next to the 6-seater chairlift Schrattenwang is the black slope "Hexenschuss". It runs directly along… more
Freeriding & offering for advanced skiers
  • few freeride/deep snow areas
  • Difficult slopes: 0.7 km (5%)
Details
14. Grasgehren – Bolgengrat
Europe Germany Bavaria (Bayern) Swabia (Schwaben) Oberallgäu Hörnerdörfer
Ski resort status
Test result: 2 out of 5 stars
Grasgehren – Bolgengrat
There are no difficult slopes in the Grasgehren ski area, but the freeride runs at Bolgengrat and… more
Freeriding & offering for advanced skiers
  • some freeride/deep snow areas
  • Difficult slopes: 0 km (0%)
  • Ski routes: 1 km
Details
14. Oberaudorf – Hocheck
Europe Germany Bavaria (Bayern) Upper Bavaria (Oberbayern) Chiemsee Alpenland (Chiemsee Alps)
Ski resort status
Test result: 2 out of 5 stars
Oberaudorf – Hocheck
There are no variations, but there is a short steep section on the valley run. more
Freeriding & offering for advanced skiers
  • few freeride/deep snow areas
  • Difficult slopes: 1 km (13%)
  • Ski routes: 2 km
Details
14. Steckenberg – Unterammergau
Europe Germany Bavaria (Bayern) Upper Bavaria (Oberbayern) Zugspitz Region Ammergauer Alpen
Ski resort status
Test result: 2 out of 5 stars
For advanced skiers, a black run is available at Steckenberg. more
Freeriding & offering for advanced skiers
  • few freeride/deep snow areas
  • Difficult slopes: 0 km (0%)
Details
14. Auf der Rieder – Eschenlohe
Europe Germany Bavaria (Bayern) Upper Bavaria (Oberbayern) Zugspitz Region Zugspitzland
Test result: 2 out of 5 stars
With fresh snowfall, you can take a detour into the deep powder and a challenging descent is… more
Freeriding & offering for advanced skiers
  • few freeride/deep snow areas
  • Difficult slopes: 0.3 km (30%)
Details
14. Hirschberglifte – Kreuth
Europe Germany Bavaria (Bayern) Upper Bavaria (Oberbayern) Tegernsee-Schliersee
Ski resort status
Test result: 2 out of 5 stars
In the upper section of the drag lift, there is a short black slope. more
Freeriding & offering for advanced skiers
  • no freeride/deep snow areas
  • Difficult slopes: 0.8 km (33%)
Details
14. Unternberg (Ruhpolding)
Europe Germany Bavaria (Bayern) Upper Bavaria (Oberbayern) Chiemgau
Ski resort status
Test result: 2 out of 5 stars
The slopes are easy to intermediate and at first glance offer little suitable terrain for advanced… more
Freeriding & offering for advanced skiers
  • few freeride/deep snow areas
  • Difficult slopes: 0 km (0%)
  • Ski routes: 3.6 km
Details
23. Stinesser Lifte – Fischen i. Allgäu
Europe Germany Bavaria (Bayern) Swabia (Schwaben) Oberallgäu Hörnerdörfer
Ski resort status
Test result: 1 out of 5 stars
There are no difficult slopes. more
Freeriding & offering for advanced skiers
  • no freeride/deep snow areas
  • Difficult slopes: 0 km (0%)
Details
23. Ohlstadt
Europe Germany Bavaria (Bayern) Upper Bavaria (Oberbayern) Garmisch-Partenkirchen
Test result: 1 out of 5 stars
Freeriding & offering for advanced skiers
  • no freeride/deep snow areas
  • Difficult slopes: 0 km (0%)
Details
23. Am Ried – Farchant
Europe Germany Bavaria (Bayern) Upper Bavaria (Oberbayern) Zugspitz Region Zugspitzland
Test result: 1 out of 5 stars
There is only one easy slope. more
Freeriding & offering for advanced skiers
  • no freeride/deep snow areas
  • Difficult slopes: 0 km (0%)
Details
23. Kirchberglifte – Kreuth
Europe Germany Bavaria (Bayern) Upper Bavaria (Oberbayern) Tegernsee-Schliersee
Ski resort status
Test result: 1 out of 5 stars
There are no runs for advanced skiers. more
Freeriding & offering for advanced skiers
  • no freeride/deep snow areas
  • Difficult slopes: 0 km (0%)
Details
23. Rabenkopf – Oberau
Europe Germany Bavaria (Bayern) Upper Bavaria (Oberbayern) Zugspitz Region Zugspitzland
Ski resort status
Test result: 1 out of 5 stars
There are no difficult slopes. more
Freeriding & offering for advanced skiers
  • no freeride/deep snow areas
  • Difficult slopes: 0 km (0%)
Details
23. Reiserhang – Gaißach
Europe Germany Bavaria (Bayern) Upper Bavaria (Oberbayern) Tölzer Land
Ski resort status
Test result: 1 out of 5 stars
Reiserhang – Gaißach
There are no difficult slopes on the Reiserhang. more
Freeriding & offering for advanced skiers
  • Difficult slopes: 0 km (0%)
Details
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