Riedberg
Riedberg sits at 1,100 m on the Riedbergpass, Germany's highest public road pass, with 33 km of piste linked across three sectors at Grasgehren, Riedberg and Balderschwang in the snowiest pocket of the Allgäu.
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.
Several hotels along the Balderschwang valley floor and a handful of pass-side houses at Grasgehren sit directly on or beside a piste, with skis on from the door in good snow years. Most of the wider hotel stock is two to ten minutes by foot or free ski-bus from the nearest sector base.
Get to know the resort
The Riedbergpass area benefits from a combination of altitude, exposure and north-facing slopes that make it the most reliable corner of the Allgäu for natural snow, with cars often climbing through whiteout from the green valleys below. The lift system links three sectors, Grasgehren on the pass, Riedberg above the village and Balderschwang in the back valley, for a combined 33 km on 10 blues, 10 reds and 5 blacks between 1,100 m and 1,664 m. The skiing favours intermediates and confident families, with wide red runs through open pasture and a few short black pitches at Grasgehren. Balderschwang itself sits in a deep, almost closed valley and feels properly remote for Bavaria, with cross-country trails, a small ski-touring scene and a string of family hotels along the floor. Properties are mostly mid-range Gasthof or wellness hotels with half-board, the kind you book through Booking, Expedia or Hotels.com when you want serious snow without a long drive into Austria.
Hotels in Riedberg
Hotels and apartments around the lifts. Compare prices on Booking, Expedia and Hotels.com.
Plan your trip
Frequently asked questions
Is Riedberg good for beginners?+
Riedberg offers 33 km of pistes across 15 lifts, from 1,100 m to 1,664 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 Riedberg?+
The season runs from Dec 14 to Apr 7, with a snow score of 76/100. 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?+
Several hotels along the Balderschwang valley floor and a handful of pass-side houses at Grasgehren sit directly on or beside a piste, with skis on from the door in good snow years. Most of the wider hotel stock is two to ten minutes by foot or free ski-bus from the nearest sector base.
How big is the Riedberg ski area?+
Riedberg has 33 km of marked pistes served by 15 lifts, between 1,100 m and 1,664 m of altitude.
Is Riedberg more for beginners or experts?+
Riedberg counts about 25 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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