
Allgäu's highest ski resort at 2,224m. 7.5km longest valley run, 400-peak views, modern lifts. Ski Dec-May Oberstdorf.
Nebelhorn delivers Germany's most spectacular high-altitude skiing experience, reaching 2,224 metres above sea level as the highest ski resort in the Allgäu region. This remarkable mountain serves as the "grandstand of the Alps," offering panoramic views of over 400 peaks whilst providing 12.9 kilometres of varied terrain with an impressive 1,396-metre vertical drop. The resort combines challenging expert runs with extensive beginner areas, all enhanced by Germany's longest valley run stretching 7.5 kilometres from summit to base. Nebelhorn's elevated position ensures reliable snow conditions from December through May, making it one of Germany's most snow-secure destinations with artificial snowmaking covering 11 kilometres of pistes.
Nebelhorn spreads 10 runs across 12.9 km of piste of terrain. It leans intermediate at 40%, with 2 beginner runs to find your feet and 4 advanced or expert runs when you want to push.
Nebelhorn operates one of Germany's longest ski seasons, typically running from mid-December through early May with exceptional snow reliability throughout. The resort benefits from its position as the Allgäu's highest skiing destination, receiving substantial natural snowfall that combines with comprehensive artificial snowmaking across 11 kilometres of pistes. Peak conditions occur from January through March, when the predominantly north-facing slopes maintain excellent powder quality and firm piste surfaces. The resort's high altitude and strategic aspect ensure consistent skiing well into spring, often providing the region's last available skiing when lower resorts have closed. Clear weather days offer extraordinary visibility across the Alpine panorama, whilst the elevated position creates a unique microclimate that preserves snow quality longer than surrounding areas.
Located in the heart of the Bavarian Alps near Oberstdorf in the Oberallgäu district, Nebelhorn sits approximately 164 kilometres southeast of Munich and just 0.8 kilometres from Oberstdorf's town centre. The resort enjoys exceptional accessibility with direct train connections from Munich taking 2 hours 27 minutes, whilst Munich Airport is reachable via train in 3 hours 20 minutes with one connection. The Nebelhornbahn base station integrates seamlessly with Oberstdorf's transport network, including regular ski bus services and convenient parking facilities near the cable car terminal. This strategic location places visitors at the centre of the Oberstdorf-Kleinwalsertal ski region, providing access to seven mountains and over 130 kilometres of interconnected pistes through a unified lift pass system, all whilst being based in one of Germany's most celebrated Alpine towns renowned for hosting the Four Hills Tournament ski jumping competition.
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