Feldberg, Black Forest
Black Forest

Feldberg

Feldberg is the highest summit in the Black Forest at 1,493 m and the biggest ski operation in Germany outside the Bavarian Alps. The Liftverbund Feldberg groups eight separate lift companies into one ticket for around 30 km of piste, plus a vast cross-country trail network across the plateau.

Altitude
1230 - 1493 m
Vertical drop
263 m
Pistes
30 km
Lifts
14
Snow score
70/100
Season
Dec 14 → Mar 31

Feldberg is a ski resort in Germany, in the Black Forest. The village sits at 1230 m and the lifts top out at 1493 m, with 30 km of pistes and 14 lifts. Its BestSnowHotels snow score is 70/100, and the season usually runs Dec 14 → Mar 31.

How we score and classify resorts

Pistes and lifts

What you can ski here
AlpineSnowboardSnowparkSki touring
24 marked runs
Blue
10
Red
10
Black
4
Average snow by month
75cm
Dec
110cm
Jan
135cm
Feb
130cm
Mar
80cm
Apr

Run counts and piste kilometres are indicative. Green runs only exist in France, Spain, Andorra, Norway, Sweden, Finland, Japan, the United States, Morocco, Algeria, Lesotho, South Africa, Egypt, Canada, South Korea, Australia, New Zealand and Chile; Italy, Austria, Switzerland and Germany start at blue. Indicative average snow depth near the top of the resort, in cm.

Where to stay

A handful of well-rated hotels in and around the resort. Pick one, then compare live prices across Booking, Expedia and Hotels.com.

Feldberger Hof
4.72.1k reviews
155
Top pick

Feldberger Hof

Excellent · 2.1k reviews

Why we like it

One of the highest-rated places to stay in Feldberg, with guests singling out the service and comfort.

Guests rate this hotel as excellent (4.7/5 from 2,125 reviews). It sits about 2.9 km from the slopes. A mid-range option for Feldberg, with live nightly rates shown for your exact dates so you always see the best price.

≈ 2.9 km to the slopesMid-range
From
155/ night
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Hotel Schlehdorn
4.7904 reviews
145

Hotel Schlehdorn

Excellent · 904 reviews

Why we like it

One of the highest-rated places to stay in Feldberg, with guests singling out the service and comfort.

≈ 8.2 km to the slopesMid-range
From
145/ night
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Hotel Adler Bärental
4.5686 reviews
110

Hotel Adler Bärental

Very good · 686 reviews

Why we like it

Strong value for Feldberg, with a high guest rating that punches above its nightly price.

≈ 6.8 km to the slopesMid-range
From
110/ night
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Burg Hotel Feldberg / Schwarzwald
4.7488 reviews
150

Burg Hotel Feldberg / Schwarzwald

Excellent · 488 reviews

Why we like it

One of the highest-rated places to stay in Feldberg, with guests singling out the service and comfort.

≈ 2.7 km to the slopesMid-range
From
150/ night
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Hotel Waldeck
4.8387 reviews
140

Hotel Waldeck

Excellent · 387 reviews

Why we like it

One of the highest-rated places to stay in Feldberg, with guests singling out the service and comfort.

≈ 8.7 km to the slopesMid-range
From
140/ night
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Hotel Tannhof
4.6462 reviews
130

Hotel Tannhof

Excellent · 462 reviews

Why we like it

Strong value for Feldberg, with a high guest rating that punches above its nightly price.

≈ 6.8 km to the slopesMid-range
From
130/ night
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Hotel Restaurant Peterle
4.7307 reviews
145

Hotel Restaurant Peterle

Excellent · 307 reviews

Why we like it

One of the highest-rated places to stay in Feldberg, with guests singling out the service and comfort.

≈ 8.7 km to the slopesMid-range
From
145/ night
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Boutique Hotel Kokoschinski
4.2591 reviews
120

Boutique Hotel Kokoschinski

Great · 591 reviews

Why we like it

A dependable, well-reviewed choice for a stay in Feldberg.

≈ 2.8 km to the slopesMid-range
From
120/ night
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Gasthaus Löffelschmiede
4.2421 reviews
100

Gasthaus Löffelschmiede

Great · 421 reviews

Why we like it

A dependable, well-reviewed choice for a stay in Feldberg.

≈ 8.0 km to the slopesBudget-friendly
From
100/ night
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pop-up stuub feldberg
4.5249 reviews
140

pop-up stuub feldberg

Very good · 249 reviews

Why we like it

Strong value for Feldberg, with a high guest rating that punches above its nightly price.

≈ 8.9 km to the slopesMid-range
From
140/ night
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Hotel Diana Feldberg
4.0437 reviews
100

Hotel Diana Feldberg

Great · 437 reviews

Why we like it

A dependable, well-reviewed choice for a stay in Feldberg.

≈ 6.5 km to the slopesBudget-friendly
From
100/ night
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Feldberg Falkau
4.5172 reviews
120

Feldberg Falkau

Very good · 172 reviews

Why we like it

Strong value for Feldberg, with a high guest rating that punches above its nightly price.

≈ 9.1 km to the slopesMid-range
From
120/ night
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Ratings from Google, prices indicative per night. Live availability and rates via our booking partners.

Ski-in/ski-out

There is no proper Alpine-style ski village at Feldberg, but a handful of historic hotels at Feldberger Hof and at the foot of the Seebuck chairlift sit on the piste itself, with the rest of the lodging spread across Feldberg-Bärental and the nearby Black Forest villages.

Get to know the resort

The terrain stays in family-and-beginner territory, with blue and easy red runs threaded between spruce, a few short black drops for variety, and a dedicated learning zone at Seebuck. Snow is the obvious limit at 1,493 m, but Feldberg's altitude and continental climate make it the most reliable choice in Germany once you leave the Alps proper, with the season built around solid snowmaking on the main slopes. The cross-country offer is the real headline: hundreds of kilometres of marked Loipen across the high Black Forest, prepared classic-and-skating, with starting points right at the lift stations. Add Frankfurt, Strasbourg and Basel all within easy weekend reach, and Feldberg becomes the obvious mountain for a long Black Forest weekend without committing to a full Alpine trip.

Good to know

  • The terrain is well balanced: 0 green, 10 blue, 10 red and 4 black runs, which suits a mixed group skiing together at different levels.
  • From 1230 m at the base to 1493 m up top, the resort leans on grooming and snowmaking in lean spells (score 70/100).
  • It is a compact resort, 30 km of piste on 14 lifts, best as a day trip or a relaxed short break rather than a week-long base.
  • The lifts typically turn for about 15 weeks a season, planning around late January to late February tends to land the most reliable cover.
Feldberg, Black Forest
Feldberg, Black Forest

Hotels in Feldberg

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Frequently asked questions

Is Feldberg good for beginners?+

Feldberg offers 30 km of pistes across 14 lifts, from 1230 m to 1493 m. Whether it suits beginners depends on the dedicated learner zones at the base of the slopes, so check the local ski-school options for green and blue run access.

When is the best time to ski Feldberg?+

The season runs from Dec 14 to Mar 31, with a snow score of 70/100. The best conditions are usually from late January through February, while spring skiing in March and April brings longer days and softer afternoons.

Where should I stay for true ski-in/ski-out?+

There is no proper Alpine-style ski village at Feldberg, but a handful of historic hotels at Feldberger Hof and at the foot of the Seebuck chairlift sit on the piste itself, with the rest of the lodging spread across Feldberg-Bärental and the nearby Black Forest villages.

How big is the Feldberg ski area?+

Feldberg has 30 km of marked pistes served by 14 lifts, between 1230 m and 1493 m of altitude.

Is Feldberg more for beginners or experts?+

Feldberg counts about 24 marked runs in total. The colour breakdown above shows how they split by difficulty, a good guide to whether the resort fits your level.