Hinterstaufen is the gentle ski terrain around the Allgäu spa town of Oberstaufen in Bavaria, taking in the sunny Hündle and Imberg-Thalkirchdorf slopes.
- 744 m Base
- 1,183 m Top lift
- 439 m Vertical
- 12 Pistes mapped
- 8 Lifts
Best known for
Après & vibe
The spa town of Oberstaufen provides the character, with thermal baths, cosy Allgäu inns and hearty Bavarian cuisine rather than a party scene.
The resort
Framing the well-known Allgäu wellness resort of Oberstaufen, the Hinterstaufen slopes are gentle, sunny and family-oriented, spread across modest hills like Hündle and the Imberg-Thalkirchdorf area rather than a single big mountain. This is easy-going terrain for beginners, families and cruising intermediates, backed by pretty views over the rolling Allgäu pre-Alps toward the higher peaks beyond. Being relatively low, the natural snow is unreliable and snowmaking is important, so it is best enjoyed in the depth of winter or as part of a broader wellness-and-snow break. Oberstaufen itself, famous for its Schroth spa cures, gives the area a restorative, unhurried character. It is a place for gentle days on skis paired with spa comforts, not for steep thrills.
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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- Wind
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- Fresh snow (3-day)
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Live data © Open-Meteo.com
Low altitude makes natural snow unreliable, so cover depends heavily on snowmaking and cold mid-winter spells.
Average monthly snowfall
Snowfall climatology unavailable.
Terrain & aspect
- Novice
- Easy
- Intermediate
- Advanced
Slopes mostly face N — 93% on snow-holding, poleward-facing slopes.
Aspect derived from run bearings · OpenSkiStats / © OpenStreetMap (ODbL).
Skiing & terrain
Ideal — gentle, open, sunny slopes well suited to first-timers and families.
Pleasant, easy cruising, though limited in extent for keen intermediates.
Little to challenge stronger skiers on the modest local hills.
Not an expert destination; the appeal is gentle terrain and wellness.
Oberstaufen wellness
The town is a renowned spa destination, famed for its Schroth cure and thermal bathing, pairing gentle skiing with genuine relaxation.
Allgäu pre-Alp views
The sunny Hündle and Imberg slopes look out over the rolling green-and-white Allgäu hills toward the higher Alps beyond.
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 Hinterstaufen
Oberstaufen is the natural base, offering spa hotels, guesthouses and wellness resorts across the town.
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
Memmingen (FMM) is the nearest airport, roughly an hour away, with Munich a longer but well-connected alternative.
An easy drive from Memmingen or Munich into the Allgäu on good roads to Oberstaufen.
Best time: January and February give the best chance of natural snow and consistent cover.
Nearby resorts & areas
Other resorts within reach.
Getting to Hinterstaufen
Book an airport transfer up to the resort, or pick up a car at Zürich (ZRH) — search and compare without leaving the page.
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.