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  • The Bavarian Forest is very popular with ski touring fans.
    The Bavarian Forest is very popular with ski touring fans. Photo: Alois Lackner, pexels.com

Ski tours in the Bavarian Forest

Bavaria,Germany

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The Bavarian Forest is located in the border triangle of Germany, Austria and the Czech Republic and is one of the oldest mountains on earth. With the Great Arber and the Great Falkenstein, the low mountain range has imposing peaks whose avalanche situation is much more relaxed than in the Alps. Therefore, the Bavarian Forest is the ideal destination for many people looking for enjoyable ski tours.

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The 10 most beautiful ski touring routes in the Bavarian Forest

Small Arber Lake
Ski Touring · Bayerischer Wald
Small Arber from Brennes
Toprecommended route Difficulty moderate closed
12.3 km
2:54 h
632 m
632 m
Ski tour from the car park or bus stop near Brennes via the Kleiner Arbersee lake to the Chamer Hütte and Kleiner Arber. Return via the summit of the Großer Arber.
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Mittagsplatzl - view to the Gr. Arbersee
Ski Touring · Bayerischer Wald
Großer Arber via Mittagsplatzl (also snowshoe tour)
Toprecommended route Difficulty PD- moderate
11.3 km
2:40 h
590 m
590 m
Round trip from the Großer Arbersee to the Mittagsplatzl and Großer Arber with descent/return.
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Ascent to the Prellerhaus
Ski Touring · Bayerischer Wald
Pröller via Prellerhaus
Toprecommended route Difficulty easy
6.6 km
1:55 h
638 m
638 m
Short ski route with ascent via the Prellerhaus to the Pröller summit (1048 m), north slope descent with re-ascent, and final descent via a piste in the Pröller ski triangle. Alternative:Start at the Hochpröller mountain inn and - descent to the Pröller north slope, - ascent to the summit,- descent via a Pröller ski triangle piste at the Klinglbach car park- ascent via Prellerhaus to the summit- descent to the Hochpröller mountain inn
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To the Großer Rachel
Ski Touring · FFH-Gebiet Bayerischer Wald
100 km with backcountry skis on the ridge of the Bavarian Forest
Toprecommended route Difficulty difficult closed
100.8 km
36:00 h
3,312 m
3,197 m
Area crossing from Eck over the Little Arber to the Great Rachel
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Summit view to the Bodenmaiser Riegel
Ski Touring · Bavarian Forest
Großer Arber from Gr. Arbersee
Toprecommended route Difficulty moderate
6.5 km
3:00 h
509 m
509 m
Bavarian Forest ski route from Großer Arbersee via the Goldsteig hiking trail route to the Arber shelter and summit.The descent starts at the Arber chapel, passes below See- and Stallriegel with shortcuts (fall line) over the ascent track back to Großer Arbersee.
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At the Hochberg South summit
Ski Touring · Bavarian Forest
Predigtstuhl-Hochberg
Toprecommended route Difficulty easy
3.3 km
1:30 h
200 m
200 m
Ski tour with ski slope ascent/descent at the Predigtstuhl "Herzerl" lift and a small circuit in open terrain.
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View of the Kleine Arbersee and Lamer Winkel with Osser
Ski Touring · Bavarian Forest
Großer Arber from Mooshütte
Toprecommended route Difficulty moderate closed
1
10.7 km
3:00 h
583 m
583 m
Quiet north-facing ascent to the Großer Arber with the option of a detour to the Kleiner Arbersee. Descent from the summit north-facing directly along the ascent or east-facing with a "refreshment stop" at the Arberschutzhaus.
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Little Arber
Ski Touring · Bavarian Forest
Kleiner Arber from Bodenmais
Toprecommended route Difficulty moderate
1
11.1 km
3:00 h
614 m
614 m
Technically easy ski route from Bodenmais via Buchhüttenschachten and Chamer Hut to Kleiner Arber (1384 m).
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View from the Knogl
Ski Touring · Bavarian Forest
3000-meter route from Glashütt
Toprecommended route Difficulty easy
1
5.5 km
3:00 h
237 m
249 m
Route from the village start at Glashütt near St. Englmar to Knogl (1056 m), then to Hochberg (1025 m) and Predigtstuhl (1024 m) with descent to the Hirschenstein and Hochwald trails and back over the open "Bugl Meadow". The ski route can also be done as a snowshoe route.
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Summit cross Großer Arber
Ski Touring · Bavarian Forest
Great Arber (1456 m) via ski slope - East Slope Extension
Toprecommended route Difficulty F easy
1
3.5 km
1:37 h
400 m
400 m
Ski ascent of the highest point in the Bavarian Forest! At many peaks in the Bavarian Forest, the summit view is limited due to many trees. The summit of the Arber, however, is tree-free and offers a magnificent panoramic view!
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Bavarian Forest: Paradise for ski tourers

The picturesque forests and heavy blue granite give the Bavarian Forest a certain majesty, which is underlined in winter by pristine white snow landscapes. Here you will find a great selection of ski tours. Do you prefer it relaxed or more challenging? It doesn't matter - everyone will find the right tour in the Bavarian Forest.

„King“ of the primeval mountains and at the same time one of the most beautiful ski touring areas is the Große Arber. For example, you have to climb and descend several times on a ski tour to the Arber. There are several different ways to conquer the summit, one more difficult than the other, in difficulty levels ranging from easy to medium.

Bavarian Forest
Recommended route Großer Arber (1,456 m) ascending gently on skis from the north
Bavarian Forest
Recommended route Großer Arber from Mooshütte

If you are looking for an unusual – and also very challenging – tour, then the multi-day ski tour on the ridge of the Bavarian Forest is recommended. This tour is only for men - but then you will be rewarded for the gruelling journey with beautiful views and deserted passages.

Ski Touring · FFH-Gebiet Bayerischer Wald
100 km with backcountry skis on the ridge of the Bavarian Forest
Toprecommended route Difficulty difficult closed
Distance 100.8 km
Duration 36:00 h
Ascent 3,312 m
Descent 3,197 m

Area crossing from Eck over the Little Arber to the Great Rachel

from Roger Weingarten,   alpenvereinaktiv.com

The ski tour from Bodenmais to the Kleiner Arber is a little easier and much shorter: it takes around three hours and covers around 600 metres of altitude. From the summit, you have a wonderful all-round view – and even on the way, the view of the Großer Arber accompanies you. A visit to the Chamer Hütte is a good place to stop for a bite to eat.

Ski Touring · Bavarian Forest
Kleiner Arber from Bodenmais
Toprecommended route Difficulty moderate
Distance 11.1 km
Duration 3:00 h
Ascent 614 m
Descent 614 m

Technically easy ski route from Bodenmais via Buchhüttenschachten and Chamer Hut to Kleiner Arber (1384 m).

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from Franz-Xaver Six,   alpenvereinaktiv.com

On a ski tour in harmony with nature

Freedom to go where you want is probably what makes ski touring so appealing. Independent of ski lifts and slopes, you don't have to stand in the long queues at the ticket offices. Put on your skins and head up the mountain.

But stop – it's not that easy!

Before you set off on a tour, there are a few things you need to consider for your own protection and that of nature. So that you can enjoy the powder on the mountain slopes in the Bavarian Forest for a long time to come, we urge you to abide by the rules.

  • Stay away from restricted areas: Do not put yourself in danger and leave the creatures in these areas alone.
  • The ski touring routes are off-limits at night: firstly, it is very dangerous for you in the dark, as it is easy to misjudge the terrain; secondly, this measure also serves to protect nature. At night it can regenerate and then shows itself again in its full beauty during the day.
  • Avalanches: Inform yourself on site about the condition of the snow and the current risk situation. Bring avalanche equipment and know how to handle it.
  • Self-assessment: Stay realistic! On ski tours, you must be able to stand safely on your skis and deal with different terrain conditions.
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Dreisessel by Zdenek
January 18, 2025 · Community
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Photo: Zdenek Melotik, Community
Photo: Zdenek Melotik, Community
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Dreisessel by Severin
February 15, 2022 · Community
Super Einstiegstour für Anfänger Winterwanderweg sehr zu empfehlen ( 50m die Piste hoch und dann links weg und immer der Beschilderung "Dreisessel" folgen )
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Plecky-Dreiländereck-Dreisesselrunte by Gerhard
January 22, 2022 · Community
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