Spitzingsee-Tegernsee

Munich's closest mid-size area, with classic Bavarian scenery, gluhwein huts, and family-friendly pistes.

Key Stats

Vertical Drop
540m (1,772ft)
The height difference between the top and bottom of the mountain
Summit Elevation
1,580m (5,184ft)
How high the highest lift or peak reaches
Base Elevation
1,040m (3,412ft)
Height of the main base village — higher means cooler, drier snow
Annual Snowfall
400cm (157in)
Average annual natural snowfall — higher is better for powder days
Trails
30
Total number of marked runs on the trail map
Lifts
16
Total number of lifts including chairlifts, gondolas, and t-bars
Resort Size
14 km of pistes
Marked piste length across the lift-linked area

Terrain Breakdown

The percentage of marked trails in each difficulty level. A higher beginner percentage means more terrain suitable for novices and families; a higher advanced percentage means more challenge for experts.

Easy
35%
Intermediate
50%
Difficult
15%

Best For

BudgetFamilies

When to go

Average snowpack depth, by month.

Spitzingsee-Tegernsee's snowpack peaks in February.

deepestJulAugSepOctNovDecJanFebMarAprMayJun
Snowpack
peaks Feb
Typical season
Dec – Apr

Snow depth: ECA&D, daily station data (1994–2023).

Location

This resort sits in the Bavarian Alps of southern Germany, spread across the modest peaks above the Spitzingsee lake and the Tegernsee valley. It is a mid-mountain area near the Austrian border, with rolling alpine terrain rather than high, glaciated summits.

Getting there

Moderate to reach

Fly into Munich (MUC), about 1.5 hours from the resort by road.

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