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Buchenberg Ski Resort Guide

Buchenberg, Germany

Ski Area Highlights
Recommended ForIntermediates and Beginners.
Total Piste Length14km9 miles
Highest Lift1,100m3,609ft
Resort Height900m2,953ft
 Nearest AirportsMemmingen and St. Gallen-Altenrhein
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Buchenberg

The ski area of Buchenberg is in the German Alps at an altitude of 900m2,953ft, with 14km9 miles of marked runs.

Summary

Buchenberg has direct access to 14km9 miles of downhill skiing, with 12 marked pistes, served by a total of 10 ski lifts.

The skiing is at relatively low altitude, so snow cover can be variable.

Skiing

Buchenberg offers good sking, particularly, for Beginner skiers.

Snowboarding

Buchenberg offers some good boarding and there is a Snow Park in Buchenberg.

Notable Ski Runs

The longest possible descent in Buchenberg is 1km1 miles long and the most difficult run is the 'Kreuzbachtal', which is 3km2 miles in length.

Snow and Weather

When will it snow in Buchenberg?

The next notable snow forecast is 4cm2in, expected on 23 December.

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Ski Area Stats

Buchenberg Ski Area

Piste and Lift Stats
Red Pistes
Intermediate Runs
 2 3km2 miles
Blue Pistes
Easy Trails
 4 8km5 miles
Green Pistes
Beginner Runs
 6 3km2 miles
Downhill
Total Length
14km9 miles
Cross Country
Total Length
40km25 miles
Ski Lifts
Number of Lifts
10

Altitudes & Slopes

Buchenberg Ski Area Heights

Lift Heights and Resort Altitude
Highest Lift1,100m3,609ft
Resort Altitude (Buchenberg)900m2,953ft
Lowest Piste850m2,789ft
Max Vertical250m820ft

Ski Slope Aspects

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Buchenberg has ski slopes facing north (good for keeping the snow).

Ski Lessons in Buchenberg

Find a Ski Instructor

To choose a Ski School, and book Group Ski Lessons or a Private Instructor, see Buchenberg Ski Schools and Buchenberg Ski Instructors.

Location and Map

Where is Buchenberg?

This ski resort is in the German Alps in Buchenberg, Markt, Landkreis Oberallgäu.

Map

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How to get there

 By Air

The nearest airport to Buchenberg is Memmingen, 42 minutes drive away.

St. Gallen-Altenrhein, Friedrichshafen, Innsbruck Airport, Stuttgart, Munich, Zurich and Salzburg airports are all within three hours drive.

Memmingen is just one hours drive away, in good driving conditions, so you can be on the piste quickly.

Infrastructure

Ski Lift Capacity

The 10 ski lifts are able to uplift 8,000 skiers and snowboarders every hour.

Snow Making

Snow-making is available, on 2km1 miles of ski runs, with 3 snow cannons.

Season Dates

When is Buchenberg open?

We don't currently have confirmed season dates, but hope to soon.

NOTE:- Ski area, lift and piste opening is subject to Current Snow Conditions.

Buchenberg