Hochries-Samerberg
Hochries-Samerberg is the quiet Chiemgau hill above the Samerberg plateau, 13 km of family piste between 700 m and the 1,569 m Hochries summit. The Chiemsee opens to the north for one of the prettiest sunset views in the Bavarian Alps. Half an hour from Rosenheim, an easy world away from the Sudelfeld and Spitzingsee crowds.
Pistes and lifts
Run counts and piste kilometres are indicative. Green runs only exist in France, Spain, Andorra and Germany; Italy, Austria, Switzerland and Germany start at blue. Indicative average snow depth near the top of the resort, in cm.
Samerberg is a scatter of farms below the lifts rather than a compact village, so ski-in/ski-out is essentially absent; a short drive or shuttle takes you to the chairlift base.
Get to know the resort
The Samerberg is one of those soft Bavarian plateaus where farms run almost to the lift base and the church spire is still the tallest local feature. The chairlift climbs out of the meadows to the upper Hochries flank, with 13 km of mostly red and blue runs that face north and east and so hold their cover longer than the bare numbers suggest. Snowmaking covers the main spine and the season runs from mid-December to the end of March, with a real spring sun bonus in the last weeks. Beginners and children use the lower drag-lifts on the Samerberg meadows, families take on the long Hochries reds, and stronger skiers cherry-pick the short black off the summit chair. The view down to the Chiemsee, with the islands of Herrenchiemsee and Frauenchiemsee, is the real reason to stay until late afternoon. Down in Samerberg village and the neighbouring Frasdorf, traditional Bavarian inns serve schweinsbraten and Chiemgau lake fish, and the train station at Rosenheim is half an hour away.
Hotels in Hochries-Samerberg
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Frequently asked questions
Is Hochries-Samerberg good for beginners?+
Hochries-Samerberg offers 13 km of pistes across 6 lifts, from 700 m to 1,569 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 Hochries-Samerberg?+
The season runs from Dec 14 to Mar 31, with a snow score of 68/100. 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?+
Samerberg is a scatter of farms below the lifts rather than a compact village, so ski-in/ski-out is essentially absent; a short drive or shuttle takes you to the chairlift base.
How big is the Hochries-Samerberg ski area?+
Hochries-Samerberg has 13 km of marked pistes served by 6 lifts, between 700 m and 1,569 m of altitude.
Is Hochries-Samerberg more for beginners or experts?+
Hochries-Samerberg counts about 10 marked runs in total. The colour breakdown above shows how they split by difficulty, a good guide to whether the resort fits your level.
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