The Overview
Rossfeld delivers a spectacular Alpine skiing experience straddling the German-Austrian border, with 6km of varied terrain reaching 1,600m. This historic mountain combines gentle learning slopes with several challenging runs, all set against the dramatic backdrop of the Berchtesgaden Alps. The breathtaking panoramic views extending to Salzburg and the Tennengebirge mountains create an unforgettable skiing atmosphere rarely found in German resorts of this size.
254m
Vertical
7
Runs
8 km
Piste
3m
Annual snow
The Terrain
7 runs across 8 km of piste
Rossfeld spreads 7 runs across 8 km of piste of terrain. It leans beginner at 88%, with 6 beginner runs to find your feet.
Terrain split
7
runs
7 runs across 4 grades
Beginner6 runs · 88%
Intermediate1 run · 13%
Advanced0 runs · -1%
Expert0 runs · 0%
Time it right
When to visit Rossfeld
Rossfeld typically operates from December through March, with the most reliable conditions in January and February. The resort benefits from its elevated position in one of Bavaria's snowiest regions, with substantial natural snowfall creating excellent powder opportunities after storms. The predominantly north-facing slopes maintain good snow quality throughout the season, often preserving excellent conditions when lower areas struggle. The exceptional panoramic views make Rossfeld particularly appealing during clear, sunny days when the full Alpine panorama is visible.
Season 2025 - 2026
14 Dec 2025
Opens
23 Mar 2026
Closes
99
Days open
3 m
Annual snow
Getting there
Getting to Rossfeld, and where to stay
Located near Berchtesgaden in southeastern Bavaria, Rossfeld sits approximately 160km from Munich and just 25km from Salzburg in Austria. The resort enjoys a spectacular position along the German-Austrian border, with the famous Rossfeld Panoramastraße providing access to some of the most impressive Alpine viewpoints in Germany. This unique location provides visitors with opportunities to experience both German and Austrian Alpine cultures. The historic town of Berchtesgaden offers excellent accommodation options and authentic dining serving regional specialties in an area renowned for its natural beauty and cultural significance.
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Latest News
From the SnowStash desk
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Tremblant to Add New Timber Summit Ski Sector for 2027/28 Season
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Mount Hotham to Close for the 2026 Season on Sunday, September 6
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Thredbo to Replace Ageing Gunbarrel Quad With New Six-Seat Chairlift for 2028
Thredbo Alpine Resort has confirmed plans to replace its 37-year-old Gunbarrel quad chairlift with a new six-seat Doppelmayr D-Line, targeting winter 2028. The AUD 35 million project will keep travel time roughly the same but lift capacity from 2,800 to 3,000 skiers per hour. It's part of a broader investment push that also includes doubled snowmaking capacity at Friday Flat for 2027, with the ageing Kosciuszko Express now flagged as the resort's next major lift replacement after Gunbarrel.
31 Aug 2026
Aerial Tram Collides With Crane at Alpe d'Huez: 23 Injured
An aerial tram carrying around fifty passengers struck the boom of a construction crane on the route to Pic Blanc at Alpe d'Huez on Wednesday morning, injuring 23 people, three seriously. The cabin tipped on impact before the operator reversed it to right the car. Most of the injured were treated on site, with five taken to hospital in Grenoble, including a pregnant woman assessed as a precaution.
28 Aug 2026
Why Glaciers Are Collapsing - And What Happens When They Do
A deadly flood on the Nepal-China border, a decade-old tragedy on Italy's Marmolada, and an unstable glacier right now above a village near Zermatt - three very different mountain ranges, the same underlying story. Warming ice is destabilising terrain that was considered settled for generations, and the results range from catastrophic floods to slow-motion monitoring situations that could go either way.
27 Aug 2026
Pitztal Glacier Set to Reopen for the 2026/27 Ski Season on 26 September
Tyrol's highest ski area is gearing up to open a full month ahead of most of the Alps. The Pitztal Glacier is scheduled to start its 2026/27 season on Saturday 26 September, running through to 2 May 2027, with the lower-altitude Rifflsee area following in December. High-altitude terrain up to 3,440 metres gives the glacier a head start on snow, though as always, the actual opening extent will depend on how September's weather plays out. Early online ski pass bookings can save up to 30%.
26 Aug 2026
Rossfeld Snow Report
Snow Report
Updated 8 Sept 2026
1554m
summit
+0cm
new snow · last 24 hours
Clear12°C / 20°C · E 12km/h
Snowfall
24 hours
0cm
48 hours
0cm
7 days
0cm
Base depth
0cm
Season total
0cm
Total lifts4
Live open status isn’t available right now.
14 Dec 2025 - 23 Mar 2026
Hour by Hour
Next 41 hours· Updated Sep 8, 2026 at 6:02 PM
Scroll for the full outlook · Open-Meteo
7-Day Outlook
1,554 mUpdated Sep 8, 2026 at 6:02 PMOpen-Meteo
Days 1–7
0.0cm
Days 8–14
0.0cm
Wed, Sept 9
Slight Rain Showers
Temp20° / 12°°C
Snow0.0cm(98%)
Wind12 km/h E
Live snow from the resort feed; forecast from Open-Meteo, via Supabase.
Understanding the Rossfeld snow report
Rossfeld snow conditions, updated regularly: current snowfall, snow depth, temperatures, and the outlook for this Germany resort.
Snow measurements
Snow depth at Rossfeld is tracked at both the base and summit, since the two elevations often see different totals — roughly a 254m difference here. We report fresh snowfall over the last 24 hours and 7 days alongside the running season total, in both metric and imperial units.
Weather conditions
Current weather conditions affect snow quality. Cold temperatures with low wind typically preserve snow quality, while warm temperatures or rain can impact conditions negatively — something worth watching closely at Rossfeld's 1300m base elevation, where temperatures run milder than the summit.
Data sources
We pull Rossfeld's conditions from on-the-ground mountain reporting, then layer in forecast data so you get a fuller picture than either source alone. The mountain is served by 4 lifts in total.
When to check
The biggest swings usually happen right after a storm. Check Rossfeld's report in the morning for the freshest numbers, and again in the afternoon as conditions evolve.