Kleinwalsertal Ski Region Austria
Kleinwalsertal combines with Oberstdorf with incredibly snowy Austrian & German ski areas (including Ifen, Heuberg, Walmendingerhorn, Nebelhorn, Fellhorn-Kanzelwand & Söllereck) to form a diverse skiing region with fantastic freeride powder opportunities when it snows. The region is of interest to Powderhounds due its geographic location, as it receives incredible snow totals when storms approach the Alps form the north. Despite their relatively small stature, the Ifen (Austria) & Nebelhorn (Germany) ski areas often have the deepest alpine snow-packs in the Alps.
The region boasts 130km of piste trails and 48 ski lifts of various types across the region. The skiable vertical is longest at Nebelhorn near Oberstdorf where the 813m high base climbs to 2,224m at the summit for a huge total of 1,411m. In the Austrian sector of Kleinwalsertal, the longest skiable vertical is at Walmendingerhorn where 770m drop is possible from its 1,996m highest lifted point. The highest lifted point in the Austrian sector is at Ifen where the bergstation is at 2,030m altitude.
Before we get there to experience it ourselves, check out the Kleinwalsertal - Oberstdorf Ski Trail Map below.
Where is Kleinwalsertal Austria & Oberstdorf Germany?
Whilst Kleinwalsertal is part of the Vorarlberg state, there is no road access from greater Austria at any time of the year, let alone during the ski season. The nearest major transport hub is the town of Oberstdorf in southern Germany, where the Nebelhorn ski lifts extend up from the city limits. Oberstdorf can be accessed from Munich (MUC) airport by train in around 3½hr, or from Zurich (ZRH) airport in a little over 3hr (depending on connections).
Kleinwalsertal - Oberstdorf Accommodation
Anyone visiting the region can stay in a range of accommodations from the large German town of Oberstdorf to all the way up the valley to the smaller Austrian villages of Hirschegg, Riezlern & Mittelberg. All the towns, villages & ski lift bases are connected by a comprehensive ski bus network.
Search & book here for all Kleinwalsertal ski accommodation.
Review
The Powderhounds will review Kleinwalsertal next season. More information about this European ski resort will come after our visit. Stay tuned for our sparkling repartee, new photos & insights.
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