Ski resort Balderschwang – Hochschelpen/Riedberger Horn

View from Riedberger Horn over the Balderschwang ski area

Skiing Balderschwang – Hochschelpen/Riedberger Horn

The ski resort Balderschwang – Hochschelpen/Riedberger Horn is located in the Hörner villages (Germany, Bavaria (Bayern), Swabia (Schwaben), Oberallgäu).

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3.3 out of 5 stars

7 strengths of this ski resort

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Top for Families »

Top for Beginners »

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For skiing and snowboarding, there are 41 km of slopes available. 12 lifts transport the guests. The winter sports area is situated between the elevations of 1,000 and 1,500 m.

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The Balderschwang ski resort is idyllically situated in a high valley of the Allgäu Alps, on the slopes of Hochschelpen and Riedberger Horn. The village boasts the highest town center in Germany at 1,044 meters above sea level. Balderschwang is known for its abundant snowfall, earning it theThe Balderschwang ski resort is idyllically situated in a high valley of the Allgäu Alps, on the slopes of Hochschelpen and Riedberger Horn. The village boasts the highest town center in Germany at 1,044 meters above sea level. Balderschwang is known for its abundant snowfall, earning it the nickname "Bavarian Siberia." Three chairlifts and several drag lifts serve slopes of all difficulty levels. The entire ski area is well suited for everyone from beginners to racers. In addition to skiing and snowboarding, the winter sports area offers a wide range of winter activities, including several cross-country trails, winter hiking paths, and a toboggan run.

Elevation info

1000 m - 1500 m (Difference 500 m)

Ski slopes »

Total: 41 km

Easy	15.9 km	(38 %)
Intermediate	14.2 km	(34 %)
Difficult	10.9 km	(28 %)

Ski lifts »

Total: 12

Additional

Ski pass prices

Day ticket
Main season

Adults	Youth	Children
€ 45,-	€ 38,-	€ 21.50

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0 of 41 km of slopes (0% open)

0 of 12 lifts

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- cm base (1000 m)

Balderschwang Gelbhansekopf

Hochschelpen/valley station (1,219 m)

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Schelpenalp/valley station Schelpenbahn (1,000 m)

Operating times

Current season:	2025-12-20 - 2026-03-29
General season:	mid December - late March
Opening times:	09:00 - 16:00
Note: The openening times are provided by the ski resort Balderschwang – Hochschelpen/Riedberger Horn and can vary based on external conditions, day of the week, school holidays and public holidays.

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ski resort Balderschwang – Hochschelpen/Riedberger Horn

Book this ski resort

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	1283 m (1400 m - 2683 m)
	23.7 km
	7 ski lifts
	€ 70,-

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	2261 m (768 m - 3029 m)
	62.5 km
	24 ski lifts
	€ 79,-

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Skiing Balderschwang – Hochschelpen/​​Riedberger Horn

7 strengths of this ski resort

Elevation info

Ski pass prices

Operating times

Ski holiday

Skiing Balderschwang – Hochschelpen/Riedberger Horn