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Obermaiselstein resort profile
Bayern · Germany · 1400–1791 m
Altitude1400-1791 m
Vertical drop391 m
Slopes12 km
- Altitude864 mStateBayernCountryGermany
Obermaiselstein ski area
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Obermaiselstein is part of this ski area.
Terrain and lift totals on this page refer to the complete ski area rather than only the resort centre.
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Mountain rangeAllgauer AlpenVertical drop1400 - 1791 metersDescent391 metersMountain(s)Bolgengrat 1647m
Scale and terrain across the full ski area, not only Obermaiselstein.
This profile covers the Obermaiselstein ski area. Across the full ski area, the profile combines 12 km of slopes, 1400-1791 m altitude. Beginner terrain is the largest difficulty share at about 58%.
Ski areaAltitude range1400–1791 m87% confidenceSki areaTerrain mix12 km slopes87% confidenceSki areaPublished resort rating0.0/587% confidence
Compact ski areaBeginner focus
Ski-area scale
12 km. A compact network is practical for short stays and straightforward navigation.
Terrain character
The terrain is clearly weighted toward beginner skiing. The largest share is about 58%.
Vertical range, lift access and terrain value.
Lower-elevation sensitivityLimited vertical rangeHigh published capacity
Altitude resilience
Snow reliability is likely to depend more strongly on aspect, weather cycles and snowmaking than on extreme altitude.
Lift infrastructure
Published hourly capacity is 30,000 persons and 2500 per slope kilometre.
Ski slopes
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Terrain size and difficulty distribution across Obermaiselstein.
This ski area is clearly oriented toward beginner skiers. The displayed kilometre shares describe the full ski area rather than only the current resort base.
Beginner terrain focusTotal12 kmBlue7 km58%Red5 km42%
Ski lifts
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Lift mix, access density and published capacity across Obermaiselstein.
The lift mix provides access across the ski area. Surface / drag lift is the largest listed category at 18. Chairlifts and gondolas account for about 38% of the published lift-type breakdown.
Surface-lift emphasisHigh published capacitySurface / drag lift 18Chairlift 8Gondola 3
Altitude
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Share of mapped ski terrain by elevation band.
The mapped terrain is concentrated between 1,000 and 2,000 m, with no terrain below 1,000 m. Snow conditions therefore depend mainly on mid-mountain exposure, weather cycles and snowmaking rather than on vulnerable valley-floor sectors.
Mid-mountain majorityNo terrain below 1,000 mLargest share: Intermediate (≤2000m)Intermediate (≤2000m)100%
Slope angle
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Share of mapped terrain by slope-angle class.
The combined steeper share is about 11%, leaving 89% as moderate or gentler terrain. Most of the ski area is broadly accessible, but advanced or expert experience is useful on selected sectors, particularly when surfaces are firm or visibility is poor.
Limited expert sectorsLargest share: Moderate or gentlerModerate or gentler89%Bit steep7%Steep3%Very steep1%
Orientation
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Aspect distribution and its likely influence on sun and snow retention.
South-facing terrain is prominent. It can provide sunnier skiing, but surfaces are more likely to soften early and lose snow faster during mild or late-season periods.
Sunny but melt-sensitiveSun-exposed majorityNorth5%East32%South42%West21%
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Address
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AddressGasteinformation Obermaiselstein Tourismus Hornerdorfer GmbH Am Scheid 18 87538 Obermaiselstein GermanyPlaceObermaiselstein Bayern Germany
Contact
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Websitewww.obermaiselstein.de
What makes this resort different
Family progression base
Mountain character
Obermaiselstein is best understood as a family progression base: easier terrain, moderate gradients and usable access make progression the strongest structural story.
58% blue pistes
89% moderate/gentler terrain
The trade-off
Progression-focused trips where easier and moderate terrain form a large part of the usable mountain.
Advanced skiers seeking a strongly technical profile may find the terrain mix less distinctive.
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