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    Slopes Garmisch-Classic – Garmisch-Partenkirchen

    Runs/​ski slopes in the ski resort Garmisch-Classic – Garmisch-Partenkirchen

    Kandahar downhill run 1/26

    Ski slopes Garmisch-Classic – Garmisch-Partenkirchen

    The Garmisch-Classic ski area offers a mix of slopes for all levels of difficulty. At Osterfelderkopf and at the Längenfelderbahn, you are above the tree line; elsewhere, you are below it. The long valley runs to the Hausberg and Kreuzeck/Alpspitzbahn valley stations are intermediate and difficult. The easy slopes are located between Hausberg and Kreuzeck in the middle section.

    Runs/slopes

    Total: 40 km
    Easy 12 km
    Intermediate 18 km
    Difficult 10 km
    Additional runs
    Ski routes 3 km
    Worth knowing
    • Artificial snow-making
      208 Snow cannons
      62 % of the slopes have snow-making capabilities
    • Valley run available
      There are snow-covered valley runs to Hausberg and Kreuzeck/Alpspitzbahn.

    Run location

    • above tree line
    • under tree line

    Longest run

    • Valley run from Osterfelderkopf via Hochalm, Kreuzeck, Hausberg · Length 8.8  km · Elevation difference 1310 m

    Most difficult run

    • Kandahar downhill run · Length 3.5  km · Elevation difference 940 m
      The steepest and most challenging sections are "Freier Fall" and Tröglhang. Before the World Cup races, certain sections are closed for preparation reasons, and alternatives are provided in those areas.

    Slope tip

    • Kandahar downhill run
      The Kandahar downhill run leads in various versions from Kreuzjoch to the valley station of the Kreuzeckbahn/Alpspitzbahn. This challenging run is used as a World Cup downhill course. The steepest section is the "Freie Fall" with a 92% gradient. This section can be bypassed.
    • Osterfelder Run
    • Kochelberg descent
    • Olympic Downhill
    • Horn downhill run
    Snowparks
    • No snow park/fun park
    • No halfpipe
    Kreuzwankl runs
    Kreuzwankl runs
    The breakthrough at the Osterfelder descent
    The breakthrough at the Osterfelder descent
    Osterfelder Run
    Osterfelder Run
    Connection to Kreuzeck
    Connection to Kreuzeck
    Kochelberg descent
    Kochelberg descent
    The Kandahar is steep
    The Kandahar is steep
    Bernadein Run
    Bernadein Run
    The notorious Kandahar
    The notorious Kandahar
    The finish area of the Kandahar
    The finish area of the Kandahar
    Trögllift run
    Trögllift run
    Easy Bayernhaus Run
    Easy Bayernhaus Run
    Hexenkessel descent
    Hexenkessel descent
    Kandahar downhill run
    Kandahar downhill run
    Kandahar downhill run
    Kandahar downhill run
    Kreuzwankl runs
    Kreuzwankl runs
    Längenfelder Run
    Längenfelder Run
    Olympic Downhill
    Olympic Downhill
    Osterfelder Run
    Osterfelder Run
    Osterfelder Run
    Osterfelder Run
    Osterfelder Run
    Osterfelder Run
    Kreuzwankl Bypass
    Kreuzwankl Bypass
    Connection from Kreuzeck to Längenfelderlift
    Connection from Kreuzeck to Längenfelderlift
    Bernadein Run
    Bernadein Run
    Tunnel under the Tröglhang
    Tunnel under the Tröglhang
    View from the starting house onto the Kandahar descent
    View from the starting house onto the Kandahar…

    Towns/villages at the ski resort (distance from town center):
    Garmisch-Partenkirchen (1.4 km), Grainau (5 km), Hammersbach (4 km)     Towns/villages at the ski resort
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