Brauneck rises above Lenggries in the Bavarian Alps and is effectively Munich's local mountain, an easy day-trip from the city. It offers a varied mix of sunny cruising and genuinely challenging steeper runs, all with sweeping views over the Isar valley.
- 715 m Base
- 1,594 m Top lift
- 879 m Vertical
- 26 Pistes mapped
- 18 Lifts
Best known for
Après & vibe
Après is cheerful and Bavarian, with lively mountain huts and welcoming inns in Lenggries serving hearty local food and beer, popular with day-trippers unwinding before the drive home.
The resort
Brauneck sits directly above the market town of Lenggries in the Bavarian Prealps, reached quickly from Munich by road or rail, which makes it one of the city's favourite winter escapes. Despite its accessibility it offers surprisingly varied terrain, combining gentle, sunny cruising with several notably steep and demanding runs. A network of lifts fans out across the mountain, and the summit rewards skiers with fine views over the Isar valley and the surrounding foothills. The atmosphere is lively and unpretentious, busy at weekends with locals. It punches above its size for a mountain so close to a major city.
Go for quick, easy access from Munich, a genuinely varied mountain that mixes relaxed cruising with real challenge, and classic Bavarian mountain hospitality. It suits day-trippers, families and skiers of mixed ability, offering more bite than most city-close hills. The combination of convenience, scenery and character makes it a Bavarian favourite.
As a Prealpine mountain of modest altitude, Brauneck relies on cold weather and snowmaking to keep its pistes in shape, with the best natural conditions in the depths of winter. Sunny days give bright, pleasant cruising, while the steeper north-facing pitches hold snow and challenge longer. Fresh Bavarian snowfalls transform the mountain and draw weekend crowds from the city.
Snow & weather
Live conditions from the mountain, plus the average snow you can expect month by month.
- Feels like
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- Conditions
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- Fresh snow (3-day)
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Live data © Open-Meteo.com
Moderate and snowmaking-supported: at Prealpine altitude it depends on cold spells and artificial snow, with the most reliable conditions in midwinter.
Average monthly snowfall
Snowfall climatology unavailable.
Terrain & aspect
- Novice
- Easy
- Intermediate
- Advanced
Slopes mostly face E — 59% on snow-holding, poleward-facing slopes.
Aspect derived from run bearings · OpenSkiStats / © OpenStreetMap (ODbL).
Skiing & terrain
Gentle nursery slopes and easy runs give beginners a friendly introduction close to Munich.
Sunny blue and red cruising across the mountain suits intermediates looking for a relaxed day out.
Brauneck is known for several steep, demanding runs that give advanced skiers a proper workout.
Experts will enjoy the mountain's steepest pitches and off-piste after fresh snow, unusual for a city-close hill.
Steep challenge runs
Brauneck is well known among Munich skiers for a clutch of genuinely steep, demanding pistes that belie its easy-access reputation. They give the mountain a sporty edge and a loyal following among stronger skiers.
Isar valley summit views
From the top the mountain opens out over the Isar valley and the rolling Bavarian foothills towards the higher Alps beyond. The panorama is a highlight and a reward for the ride up on a clear day.
Day-trip from Munich
Its proximity to Munich, reachable by both road and rail via Lenggries, makes Brauneck a genuine day-trip mountain for the city. That easy access is central to its character and its weekend buzz.
On the map
Legend
Run difficulty
- Novice
- Easy
- Intermediate
- Advanced / Expert
- Freeride / Extreme
- Unknown
Run types
- Downhill — groomed
- Downhill — ungroomed
- Downhill — gladed
- Nordic (groomed)
- Ski tour
- ☾Lit (night)
- △Not patrolled
- →One-way
- ❄Snowmaking
Lifts
- Operating
- Operating (private)
- Non-operating
- Lift station
Slope-gradient grading
Downhill / ski tour
- Flat<3°
- Easy3–14°
- Intermediate14–22°
- Advanced / Expert22–45°
- Freeride / Extreme>45°
Nordic
- Easy<6°
- Intermediate6–9°
- Advanced>9°
Aspect (sun exposure)
- N — least sun
- E — morning
- S — most sun
- W — afternoon
Legend after OpenSkiMap
Stay in Brauneck
Lenggries at the foot of the mountain is a pleasant Bavarian market town with inns and guesthouses; many visitors, though, simply come for the day from Munich.
Lifts and pistes from the door — the point of a high, purpose-built resort.
Self-catering residences, the bulk of the beds and the flexible-budget option.
Catered and self-catered chalets for groups wanting the whole place.
From simple to high-end, with pools and spas to thaw out in.
How to get there
Munich (MUC) is the gateway, with a short and easy transfer south into the Bavarian Prealps to reach Lenggries.
Lenggries is served directly by suburban rail from Munich, making a car-free day trip genuinely practical.
The drive or train south from Munich is quick, which is precisely why Brauneck is the city's go-to local mountain.
Best time: January and February offer the coldest, most reliable snow before the season softens into spring.
Nearby resorts & areas
Other resorts within reach.
Getting to Brauneck
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Ski data © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL), via OpenSkiMap & Skimap.org. Basemap © OpenFreeMap / OpenMapTiles. Editorial: mynext.holiday. Accommodation via Stay22; transfers via Kiwitaxi; car hire via Travelpayouts.