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Garmisch-Classic - Garmisch-Partenkirchen is in Zugspitzland, Germany, Bavaria, Upper Bavaria and the Zugspitz region. Elevation: 740 - 2050 m.

Trail information

Altitude and trails
Garmisch-Classic - Garmisch-Partenkirchen, Germany
★★★★★3.7out of 5
2,050 м
top
1,310 м
Vertical drop
740 м
base
Total slopes
40 км
Lifts
18
Vertical drop
1,310 м
Longest run
8.8 км
Adult ski pass
€ 69 / day
Snowmaking
62 % of slopes
Opening hours
08:30 - 16:30
Trails by difficulty - 40 km total
Easy12 км · 30 %
Intermediate18 км · 45 %
Difficult10 км · 25 %
Longest run: Valley run from Osterfelderkopf via Hochalm, Kreuzeck, Hausberg - 8.8 км, vertical drop 1,310 м. Hardest run: Kandahar downhill run - 3.5 км, vertical drop 940 м.
Snowmaking: 208 snow guns cover 62 % of the slopes.
Ski pass prices
Adults
€ 69
Youth
€ 55
Children
€ 35.5
Data verified on 31 July 2026. Source: the resort’s own website.

The Garmisch-Classic ski resort combines three ski mountains - Hausberg, Kreuzeck and Alpspitze. The winter sports area offers skiing for everyone, from the family-friendly slopes of Hausberg to the world-famous Kandahar black run. All four valley runs have snowmaking.

Good to know

The Garmisch-Classic ski resort has a good mix of slopes of all difficulty levels. The slopes are above the treeline at Osterfelderkopf and at the Längenfelder lift. Elsewhere, the slopes are below the treeline. A long valley run leads to the base stations of the Hausberg and Kreuzeck / Alpspitz lifts, which are intermediate and difficult. Easy slopes are located between Hausberg and Kreuzeck in the middle section.

Good to know:

Snowmaking: 66% of the slopes have snowmaking.

Valley runs available: the Hausberg and Kreuzeck / Alpspitz lifts can be reached via snow-covered runs.

Longest run

The valley run from Osterfelderkopf · Length 8.8 km · Vertical drop 1330 m.

Most difficult run

Kandahar slope · Length 3.3 km · Vertical drop 920 m. The steepest and most difficult sections are Freier Fall (free fall) and Treglhang.

Difficult slopes

The Kandahar slope leads from Kreuzjoch to the base station of the Kreuzeck / Alpspitz lift, with various options. The 3000 m-long difficult slope is used for World Cup races. The steepest section is Freie Fall (free fall), with a gradient of 92%. There is an alternative route, so you can ski around this section.

Snowparks

Snow park / Fun park.

There is no halfpipe.

The slopes from Hausberg to Kreuzjoch and Kreuzeck are mostly served by modern lifts. The lifts to Osterfelderkopf have been in place for some time.

Maps

Garmisch-Classic - Garmisch-Partenkirchen ski resort trail map

Lifts

Ski lifts in detail
18 lifts · Season 2026/27
  • 2Aerial trams
  • 2Gondola lifts
  • 4Chairlifts
  • 7T-bars and platters
  • 1Rope tows
  • 2Magic carpets
Lifts in total
18
Capacity
23,790people/hour
Total lift length
16.3км
Newest lift: Kreuzwankl, 2025 г.Longest lift: Alpspitzbahn, 3,807 м
Data verified on 31 July 2026. Source: the resort’s own website.

Webcams

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Contacts and opening hours

Resort contacts
Phone
+49 8821 7970
Coordinates
47.45757, 11.08497
Countries
Lift opening hours
Opening hours
08:30 - 16:30
Typical season
Mid-December - late March
Season
12 December 2026 - 29 March 2027
Garmisch-Classic - Garmisch-Partenkirchen

Mid · 1 395 м

Updated at 01:14

+10°Rainfeels like +10°
Precipitation0.6 mmMET
wind4 km/hMET
Snow line2 950 мCALC

Average monthly snowfall at Garmisch-Classic - Garmisch-Partenkirchen

Snowiest month:January- 55 cm
55Jan7 days
55Feb8 days
49Mar7 days
25Nov2 days
23Dec3 days

Snowfall per month - cm. Below each bar - how many days it snowed that month. Observation data for the last 3 completed seasons.

Accommodation

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Prices are per night for a stay in high season. Last checked: 14 September 2026.
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Frequently asked questions

Which months are best for a trip to Garmisch-Classic?
Based on average figures, January and February appear to be the snowiest months: 55.4 and 55 cm of snow falls per month, with 7 and 8 snowy days respectively. March has slightly less snow - 49 cm and 7 snowy days; the figures are lower in November and December - 25 and 22.7 cm.
How much does a lift pass cost?
A day pass costs €69. The junior rate is €55, and the children's rate is €35.5.
Is the resort suitable for beginners?
The resort has 40 km of pistes, including 12 km of easy, 18 km of intermediate and 10 km of difficult runs. Beginners therefore have a good selection of easy pistes, while more experienced skiers can use the intermediate and difficult sections.
What are the lift operating hours?
The lifts operate from 08:30 to 16:30. There are 18 lifts in total, including Alpspitzbahn, Hochalmbahn, Kreuzeckbahn, Hausbergbahn, Kreuzwankl and Kandahar-Express.

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