Ruhpolding Ski Resort Guide
Ruhpolding, Germany
Rated: 3/5 (from 6 ratings)
| Recommended For | Beginners, Snowboarders, Snowfall and Apres-Ski! |
|---|---|
| Total Piste Length | 22km14 miles |
| Highest Lift | 1,670m5,479ft |
| Resort Height | 660m2,165ft |
| Nearest Airports | Salzburg and Innsbruck Airport |
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Ruhpolding
The ski area of Ruhpolding is in the Bavarian Alps at an altitude of 660m2,165ft, with 22km14 miles of marked runs.
Summary
Ruhpolding has direct access to 22km14 miles of downhill skiing, with 18 marked pistes, served by a total of 12 ski lifts.
Skiing
Ruhpolding offers good sking, particularly, for Beginner skiers.
Snowboarding
Ruhpolding offers some good boarding.
Snow and Weather
When will it snow in Ruhpolding?
The next notable snow forecast is 6cm2in, expected on 22 December, with around 26cm10in forecast over the next 7 days.
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Snow this week
| Sun | Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Snow to resort | Snow to resort | Snow to resort |
Ski Area Stats
Ruhpolding Ski Area
| Black Pistes Expert Trails | 2 | 2km1 miles |
|---|---|---|
| Red Pistes Intermediate Runs | 6 | |
| Blue Pistes Easy Trails | 2 | |
| Downhill Total Length | 22km14 miles | |
| Cross Country Total Length | 60km37 miles | |
| Ski Lifts Number of Lifts | 12 | |
Altitudes & Slopes
Ruhpolding Ski Area Heights
| Highest Lift | 1,670m5,479ft |
|---|---|
| Lowest Piste | 660m2,165ft |
| Resort Altitude (Ruhpolding) | 660m2,165ft |
| Max Vertical | 1,010m3,314ft |
Ski Slope Aspects
N, E, W
Ruhpolding has ski slopes facing north (good for keeping the snow), as well as east and west.
Ratings & Suitability
| Expert Skiers | |
|---|---|
| Beginners | |
| Snowboarding | |
| Snow | |
| Apres-Ski |
Ski Lessons in Ruhpolding
To choose a Ski School, and book Group Ski Lessons or a Private Instructor, see Ruhpolding Ski Schools and Ruhpolding Ski Instructors.
Location and Map
Where is Ruhpolding?
This ski resort is in the Bavarian Alps in Landkreis Traunstein, Upper Bavaria, Germany.
Map
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How to get there
By Air
The nearest airport to Ruhpolding is Salzburg, 60 minutes drive away.
Innsbruck Airport, Munich, Linz, Klagenfurt, Memmingen and Bolzano airports are all within three hours drive.
Salzburg is just one hours drive away, in good driving conditions, so you can be on the piste quickly.
Infrastructure
Ski Lift Capacity
The 12 ski lifts are able to uplift 5,000 skiers and snowboarders every hour.
Snow Making
Snow-making is available, with 3 snow cannons.
Season Dates
When is Ruhpolding 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.
