Hinterstaufen

Hinterstaufen

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Weather at Hinterstaufen

🌧️Rain

Low: 2.8°C / High: 9.8°C

Wind: NW 5 km/h

Recent Snowfall

24 hours: 0 cm

7 days: 18 cm

Snow Depth

Base: 0 cm

Season Total: 18 cm

Resort Status

Lifts: --/--

Trails: --/--

Last Updated: Apr 20, 2025View Full Report →

Hinterstaufen delivers an authentic Bavarian skiing experience in the Allgäu Alps, with 7km of carefully maintained slopes catering primarily to families and intermediate skiers. This compact resort maintains a traditional Alpine character away from mass tourism, offering uncrowded pistes and spectacular mountain panoramas. The manageable size makes it perfect for beginners and children, while still providing enough variety to keep improving skiers engaged throughout their visit.

The lift system at Hinterstaufen features 5 installations efficiently serving the mountain's varied terrain. The network includes modern chairlifts and surface lifts that maintain steady uphill capacity without lengthy queues. With a vertical drop of 350m, the lifts access diverse skiing zones across the mountain face. The main chairlift delivers skiers to 1,200m, offering magnificent views of the surrounding Allgäu landscape and nearby Staufen mountain.

Hinterstaufen Lift System
Total Ski Lifts = 8
Gondola
1
Gondola
6-Person Chair
1
6-Person Chair
T-Bar
5
T-Bar
Surface Lift
1
Surface Lift

Hinterstaufen Resort Elevation

3839ft1170mResort Summit1394ft425mVertical Drop2444ft745mResort Base
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Trails

Total Runs

19

Total Area

18km

11.2 miles

Difficulty Distribution

Beginner
56%
Intermediate
41%
Advanced
3%
Expert
0%
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Location

Located near Oberstaufen in Bavaria's beautiful Allgäu region, Hinterstaufen sits approximately 180km from Munich and 50km from Lake Constance. The resort benefits from easy access via excellent road connections while maintaining its secluded mountain character. This location provides visitors with opportunities to combine skiing with exploration of the charming Allgäu countryside and traditional Bavarian villages. The nearby town of Oberstaufen offers additional attractions including thermal spas and traditional restaurants serving authentic regional cuisine.

Hinterstaufen

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Season Info

Hinterstaufen typically operates from mid-December through mid-March, with the best snow conditions usually found in January and February. The resort's snowmaking capabilities cover key runs, ensuring reliable skiing throughout the winter despite its relatively moderate altitude. The north-facing slopes hold snow exceptionally well, often maintaining good conditions when other nearby areas experience thawing. The relaxed atmosphere makes it particularly appealing during peak holiday periods when larger resorts face overcrowding.

Current Season

2025 - 2026

Opening Day

12/21/2024

Closing Day

3/9/2025

Days Open

79

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Annual Snowfall

Metric

2.5m

250cm

Imperial

8.2ft

98in

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