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Balderschwang Ski Resort Guide

Balderschwang, Germany

Rated: 3/5 (from 6 ratings)

Ski Area Highlights
Recommended ForIntermediates, Beginners, Snowboarders and Snowfall!
Total Piste Length19 miles
Highest Lift4,921ft
Resort Height3,346ft
 Nearest AirportsSt. Gallen-Altenrhein and Friedrichshafen
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Balderschwang

The ski area of Balderschwang is in the German Alps at an altitude of 3,346ft, with 19 miles of marked runs.

Summary

Balderschwang has direct access to 19 miles of downhill skiing, with 28 marked pistes, served by a total of 11 ski lifts.

The skiing is at relatively low altitude, so snow cover can be variable.

Skiing

Balderschwang offers good sking, particularly, for Intermediate and Beginner skiers.

Snowboarding

Balderschwang offers some good boarding.

Notable Ski Runs

The longest possible descent in Balderschwang is 3 miles long.

Snow and Weather

When will it snow in Balderschwang?

The next notable snow forecast is 1in, expected on 28 March.

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Ski Area Stats

Balderschwang Ski Area

Piste and Lift Stats
Black Pistes
Expert Trails
 4 5 miles
Red Pistes
Intermediate Runs
 6 7 miles
Blue Pistes
Easy Trails
 3 5 miles
Green Pistes
Beginner Runs
 2 1 miles
Downhill
Total Length
19 miles
Cross Country
Total Length
28 miles
Ski Lifts
Number of Lifts
11

Altitudes & Slopes

Balderschwang Ski Area Heights

Lift Heights and Resort Altitude
Highest Lift4,921ft
Lowest Trail3,346ft
Resort Altitude (Balderschwang)3,346ft
Max Vertical1,575ft

Ski Slope Aspects

N, E, S, W

Balderschwang has ski slopes facing north, south, as well as east and west, offering both sunny and sheltered skiing.

Ratings & Suitability

Ratings for Balderschwang
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Intermediate Skiers
Beginners
Snowboarding
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Ski Lessons in Balderschwang

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To choose a Ski School, and book Group Ski Lessons or a Private Instructor, see Balderschwang Ski Schools and Balderschwang Ski Instructors.

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Location and Map

Where is Balderschwang?

This ski resort is in the German Alps in Landkreis Oberallgäu, Swabia.

Map

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How to get there

 By Air

The nearest airport to Balderschwang is St. Gallen-Altenrhein, 53 minutes drive away.

Friedrichshafen, Memmingen, Zurich, Innsbruck Airport, Basel, Basel-Mulhouse-Freiburg, Lugano, Munich and Stuttgart airports are all within three hours drive.

St. Gallen-Altenrhein is just one hours drive away, in good driving conditions, so you can be on the piste quickly.

Infrastructure

Ski Lift Capacity

The 11 ski lifts are able to uplift 10,000 skiers and snowboarders every hour.

Snow Making

Snow-making is available, on 6 miles of ski runs,.

Season Dates

When is Balderschwang open?

We don't currently have confirmed season dates, but hope to soon.

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NOTE:- Ski area, lift and piste opening is subject to Current Snow Conditions.

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