Germany, Europe
Fellhorn Kanzelwand Resort
Cross-border ski resort spanning Germany-Austria. 36km slopes, 5.7km valley runs, modern lifts. Oberstdorf access.
Season 2025 - 2026
Opens
6 Dec 2025
Closes
30 Mar 2026
Days open
114
Annual snow
3m
The Overview
Fellhorn-Kanzelwand delivers Germany's most distinctive cross-border skiing experience, uniquely spanning both Germany and Austria across 36 kilometres of diverse terrain reaching 1,967 metres above sea level. This remarkable twin-mountain resort combines the German Fellhorn with the Austrian Kanzelwand, creating one of the largest ski areas in the Allgäu Alps with a substantial 1,047-metre vertical drop. The resort excels in providing varied terrain for all abilities, featuring predominantly intermediate runs alongside challenging mogul slopes, ski routes, and two spectacular valley descents stretching up to 5.7 kilometres. Enhanced by comprehensive artificial snowmaking across the entire ski area and positioned within the expansive Oberstdorf-Kleinwalsertal region, Fellhorn-Kanzelwand offers exceptional snow security and seamless connectivity to over 130 kilometres of interconnected Alpine skiing.
1047m
Vertical
26
Runs
36 km
Piste
3m
Annual snow
The Terrain
26 runs across 36 km of piste
Fellhorn Kanzelwand Resort spreads 26 runs across 36 km of piste of terrain. It leans intermediate at 56%, with 10 beginner runs to find your feet and 1 advanced or expert run when you want to push.
Terrain split
26
runs
26 runs across 4 grades
Beginner10 runs · 39%
Intermediate15 runs · 56%
Advanced1 run · 5%
Expert0 runs · 0%
Time it right
When to visit Fellhorn Kanzelwand Resort
Fellhorn-Kanzelwand operates a highly reliable winter season typically running from early December through late March, with exceptional snow security enhanced by one of the Alps' most advanced artificial snowmaking systems covering all 36 kilometres of pistes. The resort benefits from its varied elevation range between 920 and 1,967 metres, creating diverse microclimates that preserve excellent skiing conditions throughout the season. Peak snow conditions typically occur during February, when the resort averages 104 centimetres of snow depth at summit elevation, ranking amongst Germany's top three ski areas for snow reliability. The cross-border location provides strategic weather advantages, with north-facing slopes maintaining superior powder quality whilst the varied aspects ensure consistent skiing regardless of prevailing conditions. The resort's elevated position and comprehensive snowmaking infrastructure guarantee dependable skiing from the first winter storms through the final spring sessions.
Season 2025 - 2026
6 Dec 2025
Opens
30 Mar 2026
Closes
114
Days open
3 m
Annual snow
Getting there
Getting to Fellhorn Kanzelwand Resort, and where to stay
Strategically positioned in the heart of the German-Austrian Alpine border region, Fellhorn-Kanzelwand spans from Oberstdorf's Faistenoy district in Bavaria to Riezlern in Austria's Kleinwalsertal valley, approximately 164 kilometres southeast of Munich. The resort enjoys exceptional accessibility with direct train connections from Munich to Oberstdorf taking 2 hours 27 minutes, followed by convenient bus transfers to both the German and Austrian base stations. The unique cross-border configuration allows access from either Faistenoy (0.3 kilometres from the lift) in Germany or Riezlern (0.4 kilometres from the gondola) in Austria, connected by efficient Walserbus services operating every 30 minutes. This distinctive international location positions visitors within the renowned Oberstdorf-Kleinwalsertal ski region, providing seamless access to seven interconnected mountains and over 130 kilometres of skiing terrain through unified lift pass systems, all whilst experiencing the cultural richness of both Bavarian and Austrian Alpine traditions.
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Trail map & terrain
Terrain split
26
runs
Beginner39%
Intermediate56%
Advanced5%
Expert0%
36 km of piste
Resort Stats
Elevation
Base920m
Summit1967m
Annual snowfall
3m
Season
2025 - 2026
6 Dec 2025 - 30 Mar 2026
Trail coverage
26 runs
36 km
About Fellhorn Kanzelwand Resort's trail map
Explore Fellhorn Kanzelwand Resort's full trail map with 26 runs across the mountain, colour-coded by difficulty and shown alongside the terrain split. Use it to plan a day that matches your ability, find lift-served pockets of your favourite grade, and see how the resort links together. Download the piste map (PDF) ↗
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