
Hindelang Oberjoch combines Bavarian charm with serious skiing credentials across 32km of expertly groomed terrain. At 1,200m, Oberjoch ranks as Germany's highest mountain village, delivering reliable snow conditions and spectacular Alpine views. The resort caters exceptionally well to families and intermediate skiers, with dedicated beginner zones and several challenging runs for those seeking more technical terrain.
Hindelang Oberjoch spreads 16 runs and 32 kilometres of piste over a vertical of 429 metres, from 1,130 metres to 1,559 metres on the Allgäu-Tyrol border. Intermediates own this mountain at 75%, with 19% beginner and 6% advanced, and no expert-rated runs. That balance makes for fast, flowing skiing on wide groomed pistes rather than anything technical. Modern lifts do much of the work, with an eight-seater, three six-seaters, a surface lift and a T-bar moving skiers up the slopes, so queues rarely become a problem on a normal day.
The Iseler side is where most confident intermediates will want to spend their time, with long cruising descents, while the gentler Kühgundkopf terrain is easier on less experienced legs. Oberjoch has built a strong reputation with families, and a large children's learning area with magic carpets sits near the base. A snowpark on the Iseler side adds some variety for freestyle riders. Advanced skiers will find only a handful of steeper pitches, so this is a place for volume and smooth carving rather than a challenge-seeker's destination.
The ski season at Hindelang Oberjoch typically runs from early December through to early April, with the high-altitude location ensuring consistent conditions. January and February provide the most reliable powder days, while March brings a brilliant combination of sunshine and well-preserved snow. The resort's substantial snowmaking capabilities cover 85% of all slopes, guaranteeing skiing throughout the winter regardless of natural snowfall.
Daily snow reports at Hindelang Oberjoch go back to 2017, 10 winters on the books. Open the record to compare winters, lifts and piste.
Situated in Bavaria's Allgäu region, Hindelang Oberjoch sits approximately 160km from Munich and 80km from Memmingen Airport. The resort's location in the southernmost corner of Germany provides easy access to Austrian border regions. The surrounding landscape features dramatic limestone peaks and idyllic mountain meadows. The historic town of Bad Hindelang lies just 8km away, offering additional cultural attractions and authentic Bavarian dining experiences.
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Winter has officially started in North America, and it is one blue run long. On Wednesday 28 October, Arapahoe Basin fired up the Black Mountain Express at around 10:30 am after a surprise announcement just hours earlier, becoming the first major North American resort open for 2026/27. Cold nights, a dusting of natural snow and a lot of snowmaking made it happen in the resort’s 80th winter. More terrain is promised as the snow guns keep running.

Sulden am Ortler has called off its 31 October opening. The South Tyrol ski area has pushed its 2026/27 start back to Saturday 7 November, citing current weather and snow conditions and saying it will use the extra week to get the slopes in the best possible shape. The season is still scheduled to run through 2 May 2027. Elsewhere in Europe, around a dozen areas are already open, led by Sölden’s 30 kilometres of groomed runs.

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