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Ski tours in Balderschwang

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Balderschwang is a sought-after area among ski tourers. The most popular ski touring mountains include the Heidenkopf, the Siplingerkopf, the Riedbergerhorn and the Feuerstätterkopf. Wonderful views over the snow-covered Allgäu and powdery descents, which are often also suitable for less experienced skiers, await you.

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The 10 most beautiful ski touring routes in Balderschwang

Die letzten Meter zum Gipfel des Riedberger Horn

Ski Touring · Hoernerdoerfer

Skitour auf Riedberger Horn und Hochschelpen

recommended route Difficulty moderate

14 km

6:00 h

1,200 m

Abwechslungsreiche Tour, die beide Gipfel über dem Balderschwanger Skigebiet überschreitet. Sie verbindet Pisten, freies Gelände und Loipe.

Bergwärts - Das Allgäuer Bergmagazin

Ski Touring · Hoernerdoerfer

Skitour auf Rangiswanger Horn, Großer Ochsenkopf und Riedberger Horn

recommended route Difficulty difficult

16.3 km

6:00 h

1,300 m

Hörnertouren mal anders: Diese Kombination über Rangiswanger Horn, Großen Ochsenkopf und Riedberger Horn verbindet beliebte, aber kurze Skitouren zu einer großen Aktion.

Bergwärts - Das Allgäuer Bergmagazin

Ski Touring · Allgäu Alps

Skitour auf den Feuerstätterkopf in den Allgäuer Alpen

recommended route Difficulty moderate

9.5 km

3:00 h

650 m

Höchster Gipfel über dem Lappbachtal Zugegeben, der lange Talweg zur Burglhütte ist alles andere als eine rassige Skiroute. Dennoch lohnt sich diese Tour unbedingt.

ALPIN - Das Bergmagazin.

Ski Touring · Allgäu Alps

Skitour auf den Heidenkopf in den Allgäuer Alpen

recommended route Difficulty easy

6.2 km

2:30 h

610 m

Paradegipfel hoch über Balderschwang Der Heidenkopf bietet neben schönen Skihängen eine tolle Aussicht aufs Balderschwanger Tal, auf die Nagelfuhkette und aufs Riedberger Horn.

ALPIN - Das Bergmagazin.

Ski Touring · Allgäu Alps

Skitour zum Hochschelpen in den Allgäuer Alpen

recommended route Difficulty easy

11.1 km

3:00 h

610 m

Sanfter Anstieg zu grandiosem Rundumblick Der Hochschelpen bietet eine so gut wie lawinensichere Skitour und ein tolles Panorama auf die umliegenden Allgäuer Berggipfel.

ALPIN - Das Bergmagazin.

Ski Touring · Allgäu Alps

Skitour auf den Burstkopf in den Allgäuer Alpen

recommended route Difficulty easy

8.4 km

2:30 h

620 m

Balderschwanger Wintertraum Ein echtes Schneeloch - von "Bayerisch Sibirien" aus kann man oft schon Anfang Dezember in die Skisaison starten.

ALPIN - Das Bergmagazin.

Ski Touring · Allgäu Alps

With backcountry skis from Gunzesried to Höllritzer Eck

recommended route Difficulty easy

15.3 km

5:00 h

743 m

742 m

The Ostertal and the flat slopes on the Ostertalberg are predestined for a day tour with backcountry skis. Only the final ascent to the summit is a little steeper.

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09:33:44 leider Parkverbot, früher Anfang der Tour

Ski Touring · Allgäu Alps

Feuerstätter - und Burstkopf in Balderschwang

recommended route Difficulty moderate

10.4 km

3:24 h

819 m

817 m

Abwechslungsreiche Tour. 3maliges Auffellen. Gute Orientierung nötig. Sehr schneesicher. Einkehrmöglichkeit in der Burglhütte.

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Ski Touring · Allgäu

Siplinger

recommended route Difficulty moderate

6.6 km

4:34 h

683 m

View-rich, less demanding tour that offers a lot for relatively little effort. A good third of the one-and-a-half-hour tour can be done on the mostly rolled hiking trail. Then follows little to moderately steep terrain. A 1080p video with a drone can be seen under Details/Videos.

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Ski Touring · Balderschwang

Skitour from German Balderschwang to Austria

Premium content Difficulty moderate

11.2 km

3:15 h

700 m

The Feuerstätterkopf is a ski tour for beginners and advanced skiers. The short slope to the summit surprises with its racy descent.

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Between mountain and valley - ski tours between the Hörner villages

In the southern part of Upper Allgäu, the masses of snow warm up in winter and give the rugged mountains a white dress.

The fascination of ski touring is also popular in the Hörnerdorf.

The fascination of ski touring is also very popular in the Hörnerdfern. Baderschwang is particularly worthwhile as a starting point.

No matter in which direction you set off, there is a wide range of tours that you can choose from. The climbs vary from steep to flat and are correspondingly difficult to easy. There is something for both men and beginners. As soon as you are out of the forest, you will be rewarded with a great view of the surroundings!

Be sure to check out the neighbouring villages as well:

Fishing
Ofterschwang
Obermaiselstein
Bolsterlang

You will also find varied ski touring routes here

Winter Dream Balderschwang
Video: Hörnerdörfer im Allgäu

Avalanche situation in view

It has just snowed and now the sun is coming out? That calls for an amazing ski tour!

Before you set off, you need to find out about the avalanche situation, no matter how good the conditions may be, the snow often harbours some pitfalls.

On our map you can find information about the current avalanche situation in Balderschwang.

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The Avalanche Report

The official data of the avalanche warning services - updated daily.

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Additionally, you should enquire locally what the conditions are.

In addition to the appropriate ski equipment, you should also take avalanche equipment with you on a ski tour. If you go off-piste, you are responsible for your own safety. Therefore, do not skimp on the necessary safety equipment such as avalanche transceivers, avalanche shovels and probes.

In addition, you can book guided tours in Balderschwang, where you can learn all kinds of tips about ski touring and avalanche conditions from the pros.

Explore our Travel Guide for Balderschwang