
Brauneck delivers a quintessential Bavarian skiing experience just 60km from Munich, with 34km of diverse slopes accommodating all ability levels. This accessible mountain features spectacular views across the Alpine foothills and crystal-clear Lake Tegernsee. The resort combines family-friendly terrain with several challenging descents, offering authentic mountain experiences without requiring long travel distances from Bavaria's capital.
Brauneck in Lenggries is one of the bigger ski mountains in the Bavarian Pre-Alps, south of Munich, with 20 runs and 30.7 kilometres of piste across a vertical of 1,012 metres, from 700 up to 1,712 metres. Grading is 11% beginner, 67% intermediate and 22% advanced, with no expert terrain, so it is a red-run mountain at heart, with long, steady descents. A gondola, two six-seaters, two quads, a triple and 10 T-bars share the work. Few German areas offer this much vertical within easy reach of Munich.
From the summit, the Garland slope is the steep section, with mogul runs and a black World Cup piste dropping toward Lenggries. Idealhang and the middle slopes suit intermediates cruising on medium-pitch pistes, while the family run to Wegscheid is about four kilometres long and drops nearly 800 metres, a satisfying long finish to the day. Lower slopes at Streidl, Jauden and Draxl are wide and easy for learners. Brauneck suits strong intermediates, Munich day-trippers and families, though it can get busy on weekends. Experts will find the black runs short.
The ski season at Brauneck typically extends from December through March, with the best conditions usually found in January and February. The resort receives an average snowfall of 3-4m annually, supplemented by comprehensive snowmaking that covers over 70% of all slopes. March often delivers brilliant spring skiing conditions with longer daylight hours and softening afternoon snow, making it perfect for casual skiers and families.
Situated just 60km south of Munich, Brauneck offers one of Germany's most accessible mountain experiences. The resort sits adjacent to the charming Bavarian town of Lenggries, with the turquoise waters of the Isar River flowing nearby. This convenient location makes Brauneck extremely popular for day trips and weekend visits from Munich. The surrounding region features stunning Alpine scenery, traditional farmhouses, and excellent cross-country skiing options, providing diverse winter activities beyond downhill skiing.
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Brauneck's 2026 - 2027 season typically runs from December 12 through March 29. That window is roughly 107 calendar days, though daily operations depend on snow cover, weather, and lift maintenance.
Resorts in Germany, Europe often announce firm dates closer to winter; check the live snow report before you travel if you are planning around opening weekend or spring closure.
Brauneck lists about 30.7 km of piste of marked terrain spread across 20 named runs. That footprint is what most riders experience on a lift-served day. Side-country or hike-to terrain may sit outside these published numbers.
Use the trail map to see how the mountain is laid out and where the longest fall-line runs connect back to base.
Trail grading at Brauneck breaks down roughly as 11% beginner, 67% intermediate, 22% advanced. The mix is balanced enough for mixed-ability groups, so learners can stay on marked green/blue (Blue/Red) terrain while stronger skiers peel off to steeper pitches.
Percentages describe the resort's published piste mix, not vertical metres. A mountain with modest "expert" stats can still feel demanding if the steep terrain is long or exposed. Read the trail map alongside these numbers when planning your route.
Brauneck operates 16 lifts across 5 lift types. The fleet includes 10 t-bars, 2 6-person chairs, 2 quad chairs, 1 gondola, and 1 triple chair.
Lift mix affects how quickly you can lap your favourite zones. Gondolas and trams move big crowds to mid-mountain, while shorter chairs and surface lifts often serve learning areas or local pods. Check the live snow report on ski days for real-time open/closed status.
Base elevation at Brauneck is about 700 m (2,297 ft), with the summit around 1,712 m (5,617 ft), giving roughly 1,012 m (3,320 ft) of vertical from base to top.
Higher start heights usually mean colder, drier snow holding longer into spring, but also thinner air and faster weather changes. Pack layers if you are riding from village level to summit lifts in one day.
Brauneck averages about 250 cm (98 inches) of natural snowfall per season. That is a long-term climate figure. Any single winter can run well above or below it depending on storm track and temperature.
For trip planning, pair this baseline with the live snow report and webcams: fresh cycles show up in overnight totals and summit cameras long before season averages tell you much about today's surface.
Published single-day adult pricing on SnowStash currently spans €25 to €51, depending on date band and whether you are buying peak or regular windows. Contact the resort ticket office or check our lift tickets page for the latest purchase options.
Buying ahead of peak holidays and weekends generally saves money and guarantees access on sold-out days. Before you commit, scan the snow report and webcams so you are paying for conditions that match your expectations.
SnowStash pulls together 2 live mountain webcams, a downloadable piste map, and the daily snow report for Brauneck so you can plan from home. Webcams refresh on a short interval and are the fastest way to judge visibility, wind exposure, and whether storm snow is still falling.
The snow report adds structured totals, base depth where available, and lift/trail status when the resort publishes it. Use both together: cameras show what it looks like right now, and the report summarises numbers your group can compare day to day.
Yes. The downloadable PDF/image map is better for offline planning, marking meeting points, and understanding the full mountain layout at a glance.
Both versions are on the trail map page for Brauneck. If you are navigating with kids or meeting friends across separate lifts, screenshot or print the static map and keep the live map open on your phone for operational updates.
Brauneck sits in Germany, Europe. That regional context matters for travel planning: airport transfers, snow tyres, and typical storm patterns all follow geography as much as resort marketing.
Browse nearby accommodation from the resort page if you are comparing village-base vs valley-base stays; where you sleep changes your first lift of the day more than most trail stats do.