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⛷ Northern Alps

Steibis (Oberstaufen)

📍 Allgäu, Bavaria, Germany 🇩🇪
Local costs €€€€€
Illustrative photo
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Ski area overview
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Green
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34%
Blue
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28%
Red
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38%
Black
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100
Number of runs
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18 km
Skiable runs
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859m
Village altitude
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1,338m
Summit
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12
Lifts
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52€
Lift pass / day *
🛒 Cost of living on site
Medium (5/10) · SnowFinder index from € (cheapest) to €€€€€ (most expensive)
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Practical information

Steibis (Oberstaufen) is a ski resort in the Northern Alps, in Allgäu, Bavaria, Germany 🇩🇪. The ski area spreads over 18 km of runs between 859 m and 1,338 m, served by 12 lifts. Day lift pass 52€ 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 Steibis (Oberstaufen)

The breakdown of runs is given as a percentage of the kilometres for each difficulty level. The Imberg ski area overlooks Steibis, near Oberstaufen. Its 18 km of runs include a good share of black runs.

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  • Varied runs
  • Close to Oberstaufen
  • Several black runs
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
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Technical
Recommended levels
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Beginner
Wide green and blue runs, accessible ski schools
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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
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Expert
Technical terrain, off-piste and steep slopes
Who is it for?
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Families
Perfect for introducing children to skiing
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Riders & experts
Technical terrain and off-piste
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Nature lovers
Authenticity and unspoilt surroundings
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 view of Steibis (Oberstaufen)

Steibis (Oberstaufen) is a low-key resort on a modest scale — 18 km of runs offering an intimate skiing experience, far from the bustle of the big resorts. This is where people come for calm, authenticity and no queues at the lifts at all. Steibis (Oberstaufen)'s family reputation is well earned: dedicated beginner areas, well-groomed green runs and a friendly atmosphere at the foot of the lifts. It is one of the most reassuring resorts in the Northern Alps for getting children started on skiing. Steibis (Oberstaufen)'s moderate altitude — starting at 859 m, topping out at 1,338 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 you leave is strongly recommended. The budget for a stay in Steibis (Oberstaufen) is clearly high: a day lift pass at 52€, plus accommodation and mountain restaurants among the most expensive in the Alps. It's the price of quality — but be aware of it before you set off. In short: Steibis (Oberstaufen) 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 Steibis (Oberstaufen)
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.
70
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📍 Village (859 m) vs Summit (1,338 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
859 m ⚠️
Peak-season snow depth
70 cm avg.

The moderate altitude makes snow cover sensitive to climate variations. Favour January–February. Real-time data: Open-Meteo (weather model). Monthly averages: estimates based on the resort's historical data.

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