Whether a short ski day at the Brauneck or a glacier run at over 2,700 metres: from the Schlossquelle you can reach six ski areas in 20 minutes to just under two hours – and come back to a warm wooden chalet in the evening.
| Ski area | Drive* | Slopes & altitude | Ideal for |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blomberg (Bad Tölz) | approx. 20 min | sledging run, up to 1,248 m | sledging, families |
| Brauneck (Lenggries) | approx. 25 min | approx. 34 km, 700–1,700 m | all abilities |
| Spitzingsee | approx. 55 min | approx. 25 km, up to approx. 1,600 m | families, relaxed skiers |
| Garmisch-Classic with Hausberg | approx. 50 min | approx. 40 km, up to over 2,000 m | advanced skiers, Kandahar |
| Zugspitze (glacier) | approx. 1 hr | approx. 20 km, 2,000–2,720 m | snow-sure, spring skiing |
| Axamer Lizum (Tyrol) | approx. 1:45 hrs | approx. 30 km + ski routes, 1,560–2,340 m | Olympic slopes, day trip |
*Approximate driving times from Königsdorf in good road conditions. Slope figures according to the operators or tourist boards – please check opening, snow conditions and prices on the official websites before you go.
With around 34 km of slopes and 18 lifts, the Brauneck near Lenggries is the largest ski area in the Tölzer Land. The Brauneck cable car takes you up; at the top, lifts and runs connect the Brauneck, Stie-Alm and Wegscheid areas. There are easy runs for beginners and families as well as challenging slopes, plus plenty of huts with views over the Isar valley. You'll be at the valley station in just under 25 minutes from the chalet – ideal for a spontaneous half day of skiing too.
At the Blomberg near Bad Tölz, winter is all about sledging: the natural sledging run leads from the Blomberghaus down to the valley; you go up on foot or – depending on operation – by chairlift. According to the region, the ski slopes are no longer groomed and are better suited to ski touring. Perfect for families with children and for an afternoon without ski gear. Check operating times and sledging conditions on the Blomberg website first.
Around the Spitzingsee above the Schliersee you'll find about 25 km of slopes and 10 lifts on the Stümpfling and Taubenstein. The area is compact, family-friendly and beautiful – the frozen mountain lake is one of the loveliest winter sights in Upper Bavaria. Drive via Bad Tölz and Gmund on the Tegernsee.
The ski area around Garmisch-Partenkirchen offers around 40 km of slopes and 18 cable cars and lifts. Three valley stations give access: at the Hausberg, the Hausbergbahn takes you into an area with many wide, intermediate runs – a good start for families and returning skiers. Via the Kreuzeck you continue to the Alpspitze with runs above 2,000 metres. Legendary is the Kandahar, venue of World Cup races – for very experienced skiers only. The season usually runs from December to April. From Königsdorf take the A95 to Garmisch.
On the Zugspitzplatt plateau, between about 2,000 and 2,720 metres, lies Germany's only glacier ski area with around 20 km of slopes. You get up by cogwheel train from Garmisch-Partenkirchen or Grainau, or by the Zugspitze cable car from Lake Eibsee; the glacier cable car links the plateau with the summit. The runs are mostly easy to intermediate, the season usually starts in November or December and often lasts into May – ideal when there's not yet, or no longer, snow in the valley. Tip: check tickets and mountain weather online and set off early at weekends. More in our Zugspitze guide.
For a day trip to Tyrol, the Axamer Lizum on the edge of the Stubai Alps, about 20 km from Innsbruck, is well worth it. On around 30 km of slopes plus about 10 km of ski routes between approx. 1,560 and 2,340 metres, Olympians competed in 1964 and 1976. Nine lifts – including a funicular, gondolas and chairlifts – serve mainly intermediate runs against the backdrop of the Kalkkögel peaks; there are also practice lifts, a ski school and a snow park. The drive goes via Garmisch, Mittenwald and Seefeld to Zirl and on to Axams. Bring winter equipment (Zirler Berg) and check the current season on the official website.
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