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German Alps: best ski lifts

Ski resorts with the most modern and best lift facilities in the German Alps.

28 test reports

Best rating:
5 out of 5 stars

German Alps: best ski lifts – Lifts/cable cars Steinplatte-Winklmoosalm – Waidring/Reit im Winkl
German Alps: best ski lifts – Lifts/cable cars Ofterschwang/Gunzesried – Ofterschwanger Horn German Alps: best ski lifts – Lifts/cable cars Jenner – Schönau am Königssee German Alps: best ski lifts – Lifts/cable cars Oberjoch (Bad Hindelang) – Iseler German Alps: best ski lifts – Lifts/cable cars Zugspitze

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Best lifts in the German Alps

1-28 out of 28 ski resorts
1. Steinplatte-Winklmoosalm – Waidring/​Reit im Winkl
Europe Austria Tyrol (Tirol) Tiroler Unterland Kitzbüheler Alpen Pillersee Valley (Pillerseetal)
Europe Germany Bavaria (Bayern) Upper Bavaria (Oberbayern) Chiemgau
Test result: 5 out of 5 stars
Steinplatte-Winklmoosalm – Waidring/Reit im Winkl
The ski resort of Steinplatte/Winklmoosalm is accessed almost exclusively by very modern lifts. From… more
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1. Ofterschwang/​Gunzesried – Ofterschwanger Horn
Europe Germany Bavaria (Bayern) Swabia (Schwaben) Oberallgäu Hörnerdörfer
Test result: 5 out of 5 stars
Ofterschwang/Gunzesried – Ofterschwanger Horn
All slopes on the Ofterschwanger Horn are accessed with very modern lifts. From Gunzesried, the new… more
Ski lifts:
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1. Jenner – Schönau am Königssee
Europe Germany Bavaria (Bayern) Upper Bavaria (Oberbayern) Berchtesgadener Land
Test result: 5 out of 5 stars
Jenner – Schönau am Königssee
The fully accessible Jennerbahn lift, a very modern 10-person gondola lift with a middle station, runs… more
Ski lifts:
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1. Oberjoch (Bad Hindelang) – Iseler
Europe Germany Bavaria (Bayern) Swabia (Schwaben) Oberallgäu
Test result: 5 out of 5 stars
Oberjoch (Bad Hindelang) – Iseler
Since the 2015/2016 season, only the most modern lifts are found at the Oberjoch ski resort. Almost… more
Ski lifts:
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5. Zugspitze
Europe Germany Bavaria (Bayern) Upper Bavaria (Oberbayern) Zugspitz Region Zugspitzland
Europe Austria Tyrol (Tirol) Außerfern Tiroler Zugspitz Arena
Test result: 4 out of 5 stars
Zugspitze
The ski resort on the Zugspitze is linked by two modern 6-person chairlifts with weather-protection… more
Ski lifts:
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5. Garmisch-Classic – Garmisch-Partenkirchen
Europe Germany Bavaria (Bayern) Upper Bavaria (Oberbayern) Zugspitz Region Zugspitzland
Test result: 4 out of 5 stars
Garmisch-Classic – Garmisch-Partenkirchen
The Hausbergbahn, Kreuzeckbahn and Alpspitzbahn lifts travel up to the Garmisch-Classic ski resort… more
Ski lifts:
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5. Nesselwang – Alpspitze (Alpspitzbahn)
Europe Germany Bavaria (Bayern) Swabia (Schwaben) Ostallgäu
Test result: 4 out of 5 stars
Nesselwang – Alpspitze (Alpspitzbahn)
Two modern consecutive combined installations provide access to most of the slopes on the Alpspitze in… more
Ski lifts:
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3
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5. Nebelhorn – Oberstdorf
Europe Germany Bavaria (Bayern) Swabia (Schwaben) Oberallgäu Oberstdorf
Test result: 4 out of 5 stars
Nebelhorn – Oberstdorf
The Nebelhornbahn lift was upgraded for the 2021/22 season. A very modern 10-person gondola lift takes… more
Ski lifts:
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5. Söllereck – Oberstdorf
Europe Germany Bavaria (Bayern) Swabia (Schwaben) Oberallgäu Oberstdorf
Test result: 4 out of 5 stars
Söllereck – Oberstdorf
When the Söllereckbahn lift was constructed in the 2020/21 season, the base station was moved further… more
Ski lifts:
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5. Hörnerbahn – Bolsterlang
Europe Germany Bavaria (Bayern) Swabia (Schwaben) Oberallgäu Hörnerdörfer
Test result: 4 out of 5 stars
Hörnerbahn – Bolsterlang
From the valley, the Hörnerbahn 6-person gondola lift runs up to the Bolsterlanger Horn via a middle… more
Ski lifts:
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5. Brauneck – Lenggries/​Wegscheid
Europe Germany Bavaria (Bayern) Upper Bavaria (Oberbayern) Tölzer Land
Test result: 4 out of 5 stars
Brauneck – Lenggries/Wegscheid
Introduced in the 2019/20 season, the Schrödelstein 6-person chairlift provides access to several… more
Ski lifts:
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5. Spitzingsee-Tegernsee
Europe Germany Bavaria (Bayern) Upper Bavaria (Oberbayern) Tegernsee-Schliersee
Test result: 4 out of 5 stars
Spitzingsee-Tegernsee
From the Spitzingsee lake and Tegernsee Valley, modern 4-person chairlifts with covers take skiers up… more
Ski lifts:
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5. Sudelfeld – Bayrischzell
Europe Germany Bavaria (Bayern) Upper Bavaria (Oberbayern) Tegernsee-Schliersee
Test result: 4 out of 5 stars
Sudelfeld – Bayrischzell
The ski resort of Sudelfeld has invested in new equipment in recent years. The new Sudelfeld 8-person… more
Ski lifts:
  • 13

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8
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5. Fellhorn/​Kanzelwand – Oberstdorf/​Riezlern
Europe Germany Bavaria (Bayern) Swabia (Schwaben) Oberallgäu Oberstdorf
Test result: 4 out of 5 stars
Fellhorn/Kanzelwand – Oberstdorf/Riezlern
A modern 8-person gondola lift leads up from Faistenoy (Germany) and parallel to this, a cable car… more
Ski lifts:
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15. Götschen – Bischofswiesen
Europe Germany Bavaria (Bayern) Upper Bavaria (Oberbayern) Berchtesgadener Land
Test result: 3 out of 5 stars
Götschen – Bischofswiesen
The lifts in the ski resort of Götschen start at the same building. The Götschenkopfbahn (3-person… more
Ski lifts:
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15. Grasgehren – Bolgengrat
Europe Germany Bavaria (Bayern) Swabia (Schwaben) Oberallgäu Hörnerdörfer
Test result: 3 out of 5 stars
Grasgehren – Bolgengrat
The ski resort of Grasgehren is linked by a 2-person chairlift and several tow lifts. There are also… more
Ski lifts:
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15. Oberaudorf – Hocheck
Europe Germany Bavaria (Bayern) Upper Bavaria (Oberbayern) Chiemsee Alpenland (Chiemsee Alps)
Test result: 3 out of 5 stars
Oberaudorf – Hocheck
One detachable quad chairlift with cushioned seats as well as tow lifts provide access to the ski… more
Ski lifts:
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15. Balderschwang – Hochschelpen/​Riedberger Horn
Europe Germany Bavaria (Bayern) Swabia (Schwaben) Oberallgäu Hörnerdörfer
Test result: 3 out of 5 stars
Balderschwang – Hochschelpen/Riedberger Horn
In the Balderschwang ski resort, the Schelpen detachable quad chairlift provides access to almost all… more
Ski lifts:
  • 13

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8
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19. Rabenkopf – Oberau
Europe Germany Bavaria (Bayern) Upper Bavaria (Oberbayern) Zugspitz Region Zugspitzland
Test result: 2 out of 5 stars
Rabenkopf – Oberau
A t-bar lift provide access to the whole Rabenkopf ski area. more
Ski lifts:
  • 1

1
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19. Stinesser Lifte – Fischen i. Allgäu
Europe Germany Bavaria (Bayern) Swabia (Schwaben) Oberallgäu Hörnerdörfer
Test result: 2 out of 5 stars
Stinesser Lifte – Fischen i. Allgäu
Two t-bar lifts provide access to the entire ski area. more
Ski lifts:
  • 2

2
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19. Reiserhang – Gaißach
Europe Germany Bavaria (Bayern) Upper Bavaria (Oberbayern) Tölzer Land
Test result: 2 out of 5 stars
Reiserhang – Gaißach
A t-bar lift and a tow rope provide access to the ski area on the Reiserhang. more
Ski lifts:
  • 2

1
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19. Unternberg (Ruhpolding)
Europe Germany Bavaria (Bayern) Upper Bavaria (Oberbayern) Chiemgau
Test result: 2 out of 5 stars
Unternberg (Ruhpolding)
The lower slopes on the Unternberg are accessed by two tow lifts. A double chairlift leads up to the… more
Ski lifts:
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19. Steckenberg – Unterammergau
Europe Germany Bavaria (Bayern) Upper Bavaria (Oberbayern) Zugspitz Region Ammergauer Alpen
Test result: 2 out of 5 stars
Steckenberg – Unterammergau
The entire ski resort is accessed with j-bar and t-bar lifts. There are also two tow ropes for… more
Ski lifts:
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19. Am Ried – Farchant
Europe Germany Bavaria (Bayern) Upper Bavaria (Oberbayern) Zugspitz Region Zugspitzland
Test result: 2 out of 5 stars
Am Ried – Farchant
The ski slope in Farchant is accessed by a pommel lift. more
Ski lifts:
  • 1

1
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19. Hirschberglifte – Kreuth
Europe Germany Bavaria (Bayern) Upper Bavaria (Oberbayern) Tegernsee-Schliersee
Test result: 2 out of 5 stars
Hirschberglifte – Kreuth
The slopes in the lower areas at the ski lifts in Kreuth on the Hirschberg are perfect for families… more
Ski lifts:
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26. Ohlstadt
Europe Germany Bavaria (Bayern) Upper Bavaria (Oberbayern) Garmisch-Partenkirchen
Test result: 1 out of 5 stars
Ohlstadt
A tow rope lift provides access to the whole ski area. more
Ski lifts:
  • 1

1
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26. Auf der Rieder – Eschenlohe
Europe Germany Bavaria (Bayern) Upper Bavaria (Oberbayern) Zugspitz Region Zugspitzland
Test result: 1 out of 5 stars
Auf der Rieder – Eschenlohe
One tow rope lift provides access to the whole ski area. more
Ski lifts:
  • 1

1
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26. Kirchberglifte – Kreuth
Europe Germany Bavaria (Bayern) Upper Bavaria (Oberbayern) Tegernsee-Schliersee
Test result: 1 out of 5 stars
Kirchberglifte – Kreuth
Three tow rope lifts and a people mover provide access to the entire ski area. more
Ski lifts:
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3
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