Cross-country skiing Southern Germany

Best cross-country skiing resorts in Southern Germany - Ski resorts with top cross-country skiing in Southern Germany

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Cross-country skiing Southern Germany – Cross-country skiing Steinplatte Winklmoosalm – Waidring/Reit im Winkl
Cross-country skiing Southern Germany – Cross-country skiing Unternberg (Ruhpolding) Cross-country skiing Southern Germany – Cross-country skiing Fellhorn/Kanzelwand – Oberstdorf/Riezlern Cross-country skiing Southern Germany – Cross-country skiing Nebelhorn – Oberstdorf Cross-country skiing Southern Germany – Cross-country skiing Bleaml Alm – Neubau (Fichtelberg)

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Cross-country skiing holiday in Southern Germany and cross-country skiing locations in Southern Germany

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Trails Southern Germany - the best cross-country skiing areas

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1. 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: 5 out of 5 stars
Steinplatte Winklmoosalm – Waidring/Reit im Winkl
Reit im Winkl and Waidring are renowned far beyond the borders for their fantastic cross-country ski… more
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1. Unternberg (Ruhpolding)
Europe Germany Bavaria (Bayern) Upper Bavaria (Oberbayern) Chiemgau
Ski resort status
Test result: 5 out of 5 stars
Unternberg (Ruhpolding)
Ruhpolding is known as the cross-country skiing mecca in the Bavarian Alps. It's no coincidence that… more
Trail tip
  • Brandner trail
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1. Fellhorn/​Kanzelwand – Oberstdorf/​Riezlern
Europe Germany Bavaria (Bayern) Swabia (Schwaben) Oberallgäu Oberstdorf
Ski resort status
Test result: 5 out of 5 stars
Fellhorn/Kanzelwand – Oberstdorf/Riezlern
Oberstdorf is known for its excellent cross-country ski trail network and is highly recommended.… more
Trail tip
  • Nordic Center Oberstdorf/Allgäu
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1. Nebelhorn – Oberstdorf
Europe Germany Bavaria (Bayern) Swabia (Schwaben) Oberallgäu Oberstdorf
Ski resort status
Test result: 5 out of 5 stars
Nebelhorn – Oberstdorf
Oberstdorf is known for its excellent cross-country ski trail network and is highly recommended.… more
Trail tips
  • Trail at the Halde
  • Oberstdorfer Rundkurs cross-country trail
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1. Silberberg – Bodenmais
Europe Germany Bavaria (Bayern) Bavarian Forest (Bayerische Wald) Arberland
Ski resort status
Test result: 5 out of 5 stars
The Aktivzentrum Bodenmais at Bretterschachten is considered one of the most snow-sure cross-country… more
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1. Bleaml Alm – Neubau (Fichtelberg)
Europe Germany Bavaria (Bayern) Fichtel Mountains (Fichtelgebirge)
Ski resort status
Test result: 5 out of 5 stars
Bleaml Alm – Neubau (Fichtelberg)
The Neubau Ski Club maintains an extensive network of cross-country ski trails. Around the Ochsenkopf,… more
Trail tips
  • Night cross-country ski trail Bleamlalm
  • Lower Ring Trail
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1. Ochsenkopf
Europe Germany Bavaria (Bayern) Fichtel Mountains (Fichtelgebirge)
Ski resort status
Test result: 5 out of 5 stars
Ochsenkopf
The Ochsenkopf is the highlight of the Fichtelgebirge when it comes to cross-country ski trails. The… more
Trail tips
  • Summit Trail Ochsenkopf
  • Lower Ring Trail
  • ...
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8. Arber
Europe Germany Bavaria (Bayern) Bavarian Forest (Bayerische Wald) Arberland
Ski resort status
Test result: 4 out of 5 stars
Arber
There are no cross-country trails directly at the Arber ski area. However, the Arberland region is… more
Trail tips
  • Cross-country Skiing Center Bretterschachten
  • Cross-country Skiing Center Lohberg-Scheiben
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8. Söllereck – Oberstdorf
Europe Germany Bavaria (Bayern) Swabia (Schwaben) Oberallgäu Oberstdorf
Ski resort status
Test result: 4 out of 5 stars
Söllereck – Oberstdorf
Oberstdorf is known for its excellent cross-country ski trail offerings and is highly recommended.… more
Trail tips
  • Kornau Circuit
  • Oberstdorf Circuit
  • ...
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8. Feldberg – Seebuck/​Grafenmatt/​Fahl
Europe Germany Baden-Württemberg Freiburg (region) Hochschwarzwald Todtnau
Ski resort status
Test result: 4 out of 5 stars
Feldberg – Seebuck/Grafenmatt/Fahl
Like many of the surrounding ski areas, Feldberg is also directly connected to the extensive… more
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8. Brauneck – Lenggries/​Wegscheid
Europe Germany Bavaria (Bayern) Upper Bavaria (Oberbayern) Tölzer Land
Ski resort status
Test result: 4 out of 5 stars
Brauneck – Lenggries/Wegscheid
Cross-country skiing enthusiasts appreciate the perfectly groomed trails in Lenggries and the… more
Trail tips
  • Bad Tölz-Lenggries-Schwarzenbachtal
  • Night trail Gilgenhöfe
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8. Hempelsberg/​Geiersberg – Oberwarmensteinach
Europe Germany Bavaria (Bayern) Fichtel Mountains (Fichtelgebirge)
Ski resort status
Test result: 4 out of 5 stars
There are no cross-country ski trails running directly alongside the ski area. However, in the… more
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8. Fleckllift – Warmensteinach
Europe Germany Bavaria (Bayern) Fichtel Mountains (Fichtelgebirge)
Ski resort status
Test result: 4 out of 5 stars
Fleckllift – Warmensteinach
The cross-country trails in the Ochsenkopf area are groomed for both classic and skating styles along… more
Trail tip
  • Lower Ring Trail
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8. Steckenberg – Unterammergau
Europe Germany Bavaria (Bayern) Upper Bavaria (Oberbayern) Zugspitz Region Ammergauer Alpen
Ski resort status
Test result: 4 out of 5 stars
Around Unterammergau, there are well-maintained cross-country ski trails leading into the side… more
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8. Geißkopf – Bischofsmais
Europe Germany Bavaria (Bayern) Bavarian Forest (Bayerische Wald) Arberland
Ski resort status
Test result: 4 out of 5 stars
At the Breitenau-Geißkopf ski sports center, cross-country skiers can look forward to eight perfectly… more
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8. Oberjoch (Bad Hindelang) – Iseler
Europe Germany Bavaria (Bayern) Swabia (Schwaben) Oberallgäu
Ski resort status
Test result: 4 out of 5 stars
Oberjoch (Bad Hindelang) – Iseler
On the Ski-Trail Allgäu-Tirol, double-track and skating cross-country trails lead from Oberjoch to… more
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8. Markbuchen/​Predigtstuhl (St. Englmar)
Europe Germany Bavaria (Bayern) Bavarian Forest (Bayerische Wald) St. Englmar
Test result: 4 out of 5 stars
12 different cross-country ski trails with a total length of over 80 km for classic technique and… more
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8. Kapellenberg (St. Englmar)
Europe Germany Bavaria (Bayern) Bavarian Forest (Bayerische Wald) St. Englmar
Test result: 4 out of 5 stars
12 different cross-country ski trails with a total length of over 80 km for classic technique and… more
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8. Mitterdorf (Almberg) – Mitterfirmiansreut
Europe Germany Bavaria (Bayern) Bavarian Forest (Bayerische Wald) Almberg-Haidel-Dreisessel
Ski resort status
Test result: 4 out of 5 stars
Mitterdorf (Almberg) – Mitterfirmiansreut
Well-groomed cross-country trails lead around the Almberg. Cross-country skiers have access to the… more
Trail tips
  • Alzenberg cross-country trail
  • Philippsreuth cross-country trail
  • ...
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8. Bischofsreut
Europe Germany Bavaria (Bayern) Bavarian Forest (Bayerische Wald) Almberg-Haidel-Dreisessel
Ski resort status
Test result: 4 out of 5 stars
Bischofsreut
Cross-country trails of all difficulty levels lead around Bischofsreut with connections to the Czech… more
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8. Pröller Skidreieck (St. Englmar)
Europe Germany Bavaria (Bayern) Bavarian Forest (Bayerische Wald) St. Englmar
Ski resort status
Test result: 4 out of 5 stars
There are no cross-country trails directly at the ski area. However, 12 different cross-country trails… more
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8. Todtnauberg
Europe Germany Baden-Württemberg Freiburg (region) Hochschwarzwald Todtnau
Ski resort status
Test result: 4 out of 5 stars
Todtnauberg
Todtnauberg is a fantastic cross-country skiing area. There is a suitable trail for every skill level,… more
Trail tips
  • Chapel Circuit
  • Panorama tour
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8. Spitzingsee-Tegernsee
Europe Germany Bavaria (Bayern) Upper Bavaria (Oberbayern) Tegernsee-Schliersee
Ski resort status
Test result: 4 out of 5 stars
Spitzingsee-Tegernsee
The cross-country trails at Spitzingsee are absolutely snow-sure and run through scenic landscapes… more
Trail tips
  • Valepper Almen cross-country trails
  • Hoamatsau trail
  • ...
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8. Sudelfeld – Bayrischzell
Europe Germany Bavaria (Bayern) Upper Bavaria (Oberbayern) Tegernsee-Schliersee
Ski resort status
Test result: 4 out of 5 stars
Sudelfeld – Bayrischzell
Bayrischzell is the starting point for countless cross-country ski trails leading into the surrounding… more
Trail tips
  • Bayrischzell-Geitau-Bayrischzell
  • Zipflwirt-Kloo-Ascher-Runde
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8. Grün-Maibrunn (St. Englmar)
Europe Germany Bavaria (Bayern) Bavarian Forest (Bayerische Wald) St. Englmar
Ski resort status
Test result: 4 out of 5 stars
There are no cross-country trails directly at the ski area. However, 12 different cross-country trails… more
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8. Balderschwang – Hochschelpen/​Riedberger Horn
Europe Germany Bavaria (Bayern) Swabia (Schwaben) Oberallgäu Hörnerdörfer
Ski resort status
Test result: 4 out of 5 stars
Balderschwang – Hochschelpen/Riedberger Horn
Balderschwang is known for its snow-sure cross-country trails that last well into spring.… more
Trail tip
  • Allgäuer-Latschenkiefer-Grenzland cross-country trail
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27. 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
Around Ofterschwang, you will find a varied network of cross-country ski trails. In combination with… more
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27. Hörnerbahn – Bolsterlang
Europe Germany Bavaria (Bayern) Swabia (Schwaben) Oberallgäu Hörnerdörfer
Ski resort status
Test result: 3 out of 5 stars
Around Bolsterlang, you will find a varied network of cross-country ski trails. In combination with… more
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27. Jenner – Schönau am Königssee
Europe Germany Bavaria (Bayern) Upper Bavaria (Oberbayern) Berchtesgadener Land
Test result: 3 out of 5 stars
Jenner – Schönau am Königssee
The Berchtesgadener Land is crisscrossed with several cross-country ski trails and is popular among… more
Trail tips
  • Königssee Trail
  • Trail Schönau am Königssee
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27. Schwärzenlifts – Eschach
Europe Germany Bavaria (Bayern) Swabia (Schwaben) Oberallgäu Allgäuer Seenland (Allgäuer Lakeland)
Ski resort status
Test result: 3 out of 5 stars
Around the Schwärzenlifte, you'll find a good selection of cross-country trails that lead to the… more
Trail tip
  • Eschacher Competition Trail
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27. 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 cross-country skiing facilities on the Zugspitze itself. In the towns of… more
Trail tip
  • Zugspitzloipe Ehrwald
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27. Stinesser Lifte – Fischen i. Allgäu
Europe Germany Bavaria (Bayern) Swabia (Schwaben) Oberallgäu Hörnerdörfer
Ski resort status
Test result: 3 out of 5 stars
The Fischener cross-country trail network is perfect for those who enjoy a leisurely pace. Without… more
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27. Nesselwang – Alpspitze (Alpspitzbahn)
Europe Germany Bavaria (Bayern) Swabia (Schwaben) Ostallgäu
Ski resort status
Test result: 3 out of 5 stars
Nesselwang – Alpspitze (Alpspitzbahn)
Around Nesselwang, cross-country skiers will find several trails for both classic and skating… more
Trail tips
  • Kappeler Circuit
  • Grüntensee Loop
  • ...
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27. Götschen – Bischofswiesen
Europe Germany Bavaria (Bayern) Upper Bavaria (Oberbayern) Berchtesgadener Land
Ski resort status
Test result: 3 out of 5 stars
There are no cross-country ski trails directly at the Götschen ski area. The nearby Aschauerweiher… more
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27. Grasgehren – Bolgengrat
Europe Germany Bavaria (Bayern) Swabia (Schwaben) Oberallgäu Hörnerdörfer
Ski resort status
Test result: 3 out of 5 stars
Grasgehren – Bolgengrat
There are no cross-country ski trails directly at the Grasgehren ski area. On both sides of the… more
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27. Klausenlift – Mehlmeisel
Europe Germany Bavaria (Bayern) Fichtel Mountains (Fichtelgebirge)
Ski resort status
Test result: 3 out of 5 stars
Klausenlift – Mehlmeisel
Groomed cross-country trails are available directly at the ski area at the Bayreuther Haus. The… more
Trail tip
  • Königskron Trail
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27. Greising – Deggendorf
Europe Germany Bavaria (Bayern) Bavarian Forest (Bayerische Wald) Deggendorfer Land
Test result: 3 out of 5 stars
Greising – Deggendorf
The cross-country trails around Greising pass directly by the ski lift and are groomed when there is… more
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27. Ostalb – Aalen
Europe Germany Baden-Württemberg Stuttgart Ostalbkreis
Test result: 3 out of 5 stars
Several cross-country trails are groomed around Aalen. In the Nordic Park Aalen, you can do your… more
Trail tips
  • Aalener trail
  • Lauchheim/Hülen cross-country ski trails
  • ...
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27. Hirtenteich – Essingen-Lauterburg/​Aalen
Europe Germany Baden-Württemberg Stuttgart Ostalbkreis
Test result: 3 out of 5 stars
For cross-country skiers, more than 40 km of trails are groomed, some as classic and some as skating… more
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27. Halde – Westerheim
Europe Germany Baden-Württemberg Tübingen (region) Alb-Donau-Kreis
Ski resort status
Test result: 3 out of 5 stars
Halde – Westerheim
There are 2 cross-country trails that start directly at the ski area. These are freshly groomed every… more
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27. Auf der Rieder – Eschenlohe
Europe Germany Bavaria (Bayern) Upper Bavaria (Oberbayern) Zugspitz Region Zugspitzland
Test result: 3 out of 5 stars
The cross-country trails lead from Eschenlohe to Farchant. more
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27. Am Ried – Farchant
Europe Germany Bavaria (Bayern) Upper Bavaria (Oberbayern) Zugspitz Region Zugspitzland
Test result: 3 out of 5 stars
Am Ried – Farchant
The cross-country trails lead from Farchant all the way to Eschenlohe. more
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27. Hirschberglifte – Kreuth
Europe Germany Bavaria (Bayern) Upper Bavaria (Oberbayern) Tegernsee-Schliersee
Ski resort status
Test result: 3 out of 5 stars
Hirschberglifte – Kreuth
Classic cross-country trails and skating tracks stretch from Lake Tegernsee to Glashütte near the… more
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27. Kirchberglifte – Kreuth
Europe Germany Bavaria (Bayern) Upper Bavaria (Oberbayern) Tegernsee-Schliersee
Ski resort status
Test result: 3 out of 5 stars
Classic cross-country trails and skating tracks, maintained by two snow groomers, stretch from the… more
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27. Hörnle – Bad Kohlgrub
Europe Germany Bavaria (Bayern) Upper Bavaria (Oberbayern) Zugspitz Region Ammergauer Alpen
Ski resort status
Test result: 3 out of 5 stars
There are about 43 km of cross-country ski trails around Bad Kohlgrub, with further connections to… more
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27. Hundseck – Bühlertallifte
Europe Germany Baden-Württemberg Karlsruhe (region) Rastatt Bühl-Bühlertal
Test result: 3 out of 5 stars
Around Hundseck, you can access approximately 20 km of trails for classic cross-country skiing and… more
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27. Belchen
Europe Germany Baden-Württemberg Black Forest (Schwarzwald) Southern Black Forest Belchen
Europe Germany Baden-Württemberg Black Forest (Schwarzwald) Southern Black Forest Wiesental
Ski resort status
Test result: 3 out of 5 stars
Belchen
Three kilometers from the gondola lift lies the Hohtann cross-country center. At the Scheuermatt… more
Trail tip
  • Panorama tour
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27. Donnstetten (Römerstein)
Europe Germany Baden-Württemberg Tübingen (region) Reutlingen
Ski resort status
Test result: 3 out of 5 stars
The Donnstetter trail passes by the ski lifts but is not part of the ski area. more
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27. Mehliskopf
Europe Germany Baden-Württemberg Karlsruhe (region) Rastatt Bühl-Bühlertal
Ski resort status
Test result: 3 out of 5 stars
The region around the Schwarzwaldhochstraße offers numerous trails for classic cross-country skiing… more
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27. Kaltenbronn
Europe Germany Baden-Württemberg Karlsruhe (region) Rastatt Murgtal
Ski resort status
Test result: 3 out of 5 stars
Kaltenbronn
Several circular cross-country ski trails start directly in Kaltenbronn, with lengths of up to 21.5… more
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