The Ski Resort
Skiing on the panoramic terrace of the Chiemgau - this experience is offered by the ski area at Hochfelln near Bergen in the Chiemgau. On five kilometres of slopes, skiers and snowboarders can enjoy natural snow and weave down the slopes.
For beginners, the ski area's one kilometre of easily marked runs are ideal. Those who wish can get help from the local ski school with the first turns. Experienced skiers can explore two kilometres of red and two kilometres of black marked slopes at Hochfelln.
Five ski lifts take winter sports enthusiasts from Bergen up to 1,674 metres, from where there is a magnificent view over the Chiemgau.
Interesting facts
- The vertical drop from summit to base is 1,004 m. The average difference in altitude between base and summit of Ski Resorts in Germany is 214 m. Most runs are therefore relatively long. The highest point of the track is 1,674 m above sea level.
- Average snow depth during the season is 122 cm at summit elevation and 20 cm at base elevation. Snow coverage is usually best during February, offering an average snow depth of 146 cm at summit elevation and 20 cm at the base.
- Hochfelln features 32 sunny days on average per season. The average for all ski Resorts in Germany is 17 sunny days. January is the sunniest month with an average of 14 sunny days.
Snow Safety & Snowmaking
On Mountain Dining
The ski area offers cosy refreshments on alpine huts, such as the Bründling Alm, which serves its visitors local dishes and good home cooking. A classic here is the traditional Jagertee. The Hochfellnhaus, the highest mountain guesthouse in the Chiemgau, invites you to take a break of a special kind. At the Hochfelln mountain station, winter sports enthusiasts can enjoy homemade cake, homemade farmhouse bread and regional specialities while enjoying the wonderful view from the terrace.
Activities
At Hochfellen, cross-country skiing enthusiasts can glide through the snow-covered winter landscape on 15 kilometres of trails. You can also enjoy the cool air and winter nature on the 20 kilometres of winter hiking trails. Not quite as quiet is the ice skating and the toboggan run promises lots of fun on a fast ride down to the valley. A special kind of experience is certainly a paragliding flight.
Après-Ski and Nightlife
Dining and Restaurants
Infrastructure & Rental
Skischools
Number of Ski Rental
Getting here
By car:
From Salzburg it's about 45 kilometers to Bergen. It is best to follow the A8 to Bernhaupten and then turn onto the TS6, which leads to Bergen. Munich is a good 100 kilometres from Hochfelln. Also follow the A8 via Holzkirchen and Rosenheim to Bernhaupten and take the TS6 to Bergen.
By public transport:
The nearest airport is in Salzburg, 35 kilometres away. There is a train station in Bergen, about two kilometres from the valley station.
