Buchenberg Ski Resort Guide
Buchenberg, Germany
| Recommended For | Intermediates and Beginners. |
|---|---|
| Total Piste Length | 14km |
| Highest Lift | 1,100m |
| Resort Height | 900m |
| Nearest Airports | Memmingen and St. Gallen-Altenrhein |
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Buchenberg
The ski area of Buchenberg is in the German Alps at an altitude of 900m, with 14km of marked runs.
Summary
Buchenberg has direct access to 14km 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 1km long and the most difficult run is the 'Kreuzbachtal', which is 3km in length.
Snow and Weather
When will it snow in Buchenberg?
The next notable snow forecast is 4cm, expected on 21 December, with around 24cm forecast over the next 7 days.
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Snow this week
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Ski Area Stats
Buchenberg Ski Area
| Red Pistes Intermediate Runs | 2 | 3km |
|---|---|---|
| Blue Pistes Easy Trails | 4 | 8km |
| Green Pistes Beginner Runs | 6 | 3km |
| Downhill Total Length | 14km | |
| Cross Country Total Length | 40km | |
| Ski Lifts Number of Lifts | 10 | |
Altitudes & Slopes
Buchenberg Ski Area Heights
| Highest Lift | 1,100m |
|---|---|
| Resort Altitude (Buchenberg) | 900m |
| Lowest Piste | 850m |
| Max Vertical | 250m |
Ski Slope Aspects
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Buchenberg has ski slopes facing north (good for keeping the snow).
Ski Lessons in Buchenberg
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 2km 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.
