Zugspitze
Skiing on Germany's highest peak with a glacier: long season, easy slopes, and Alpine panoramas in four countries.
Key Stats
Vertical Drop
700m (2,297ft)
The height difference between the top and bottom of the mountain
Summit Elevation
2,720m (8,924ft)
How high the highest lift or peak reaches
Base Elevation
2,020m (6,627ft)
Height of the main base village — higher means cooler, drier snow
Annual Snowfall
800cm (315in)
Average annual natural snowfall — higher is better for powder days
Trails
20
Total number of marked runs on the trail map
Lifts
7
Total number of lifts including chairlifts, gondolas, and t-bars
Skiable Area
60ha (148ac)
Total groomed and patrolled skiable terrain
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
When to go
Average snowpack depth, by month.
Zugspitze's snowpack peaks in April.
- Snowpack
- peaks Apr
- Typical season
- Dec – Jul
Snow depth: ECA&D, daily station data (1994–2023).
Location
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