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3.6 ⭐
⛷ Northern Alps

Oberjoch

📍 Allgäu, Bavaria, Germany 🇩🇪
Local costs €€€€€
Illustrative photo
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Ski area overview
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Green
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19%
Blue
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75%
Red
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6%
Black
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100
Number of runs
⛰️
32 km
Skiable runs
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1,130m
Village altitude
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1,559m
Summit
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5
Lifts
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53€
Lift pass / day *
🛒 Cost of living on site
Medium (5/10) · SnowFinder index from € (cheapest) to €€€€€ (most expensive)
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Practical information

Oberjoch is a ski resort in the Northern Alps range, in Allgäu, Bavaria, Germany 🇩🇪. The area covers 32 km of runs between 1,130 m and 1,559 m, served by 5 lifts. Day lift pass 53€ per adult.

* Price per adult for 1 day, public high-season rate. Reduced rates (online purchase, outside school holidays, families, children, seniors) are generally offered by the resort.

About Oberjoch

The breakdown of runs is given as a percentage of the kilometres for each difficulty level. Oberjoch, above Bad Hindelang, is one of the highest villages in Germany. Its Iseler ski area offers 32 km of runs, mostly red.

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  • Among the highest villages in Germany
  • Iseler ski area
  • Close to Austria
Atmosphere & character
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Family
Facilities designed for children, gentle runs
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Nature
Wild setting, authenticity, away from the big crowds
Recommended levels
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Intermediate
A good choice of varied blue and red runs
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Advanced
Demanding red runs and plenty of black runs
Who is it for?
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Families
Perfect for introducing children to skiing
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Nature lovers
Authenticity and unspoilt surroundings
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Intermediate skiers
A good choice of blue and red runs
Best time to ski
December
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January
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February
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March
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April
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Based on the resort's altitude and historical snow reliability

✍️ Our review of Oberjoch

A resort on a human scale, Oberjoch focuses on the quality of its welcome and its closeness rather than on impressive figures. Its 32 km of runs are a perfect fit for a 3- to 4-day stay, especially with families or skiers who don't need to constantly renew their playground. Oberjoch has kept the identity of an authentic mountain village, far from the concrete resorts of the 1970s. People come here for the clean air, the unspoilt landscapes and a friendly atmosphere that stands apart from the industrialisation of skiing in some large ski areas. Oberjoch's moderate altitude (base at 1,130 m, summit at 1,559 m) makes it sensitive to climate variations. January and February remain the safest months for optimal snow cover. Outside this window, checking the snow reports before leaving is strongly recommended. The budget for a stay in Oberjoch is clearly high: 53€ for a day lift pass, plus accommodation and mountain restaurants among the most expensive in the Alps. It's the price of excellence, but you should be aware of it before setting off. In short: Oberjoch doesn't rival the giants of skiing, and doesn't pretend to. It's an honest, often underrated destination that deserves to be (re)discovered.

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❄️ Weather in Oberjoch
Current conditions & 5-day forecast
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Source: Open-Meteo.com · Data updated in real time

❄️ Snow depth right now (resort altitude)
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Avg. this month
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Annual avg.
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📍 Village (1,130 m) vs Summit (1,559 m)
🏘 In the village
Snow cover varies from year to year: check before you go.
⛰ At the summit
Conditions vary depending on the winter.
🌨 Snowfall forecast – 5 days
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📊 Snow reliability
Best time to go
January only
Overall reliability
Average ●○○
Base altitude
1,130 m ⚠️
Peak-season snow depth
70 cm avg.

At this altitude, snow reliability depends on the conditions of the year. Check the state of the runs before you leave. Real-time data: Open-Meteo (weather model). Monthly averages: estimates based on the resort's historical data.

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