Skiing at Feldberg: Ski Area, Kids, Passes & Season

Why Feldberg is the Black Forest’s top ski destination

At 1,493 metres, Feldberg is the highest peak in the Black Forest, and according to Hochschwarzwald Tourismus it is home to the largest ski area in the region: 14 lifts, 16 pistes and more than 30 kilometres of runs, with the summit region at around 1,450 metres. Feldberg does not compete with the Alps on size — it scores with one ticket for the whole Liftverbund, with ski schools and the Kinderland right at the Seebuck, and with a network of paths and trails for everyone who does more than downhill.

Here is everything you need to know to plan your ski trip.

Liftverbund Feldberg — the ski area at a glance

The Feldberg ski area in figures, according to the operator (Feldbergbahnen GmbH) and Hochschwarzwald Tourismus:

• 14 lifts and 16 pistes in the Feldberg ski area (Seebuck, Grafenmatt and Fahl)
• More than 30 kilometres of pistes — around 33 kilometres according to the operator; the longest run, the Wiesenquelle, is around three kilometres long
• Summit region at around 1,450 metres
• Four funslopes and the FIS World Cup course in Fahl
• Snowmaking: by its own account the operator makes snow on around a third of the piste area, the rest is natural snow — and according to the Naturschutzzentrum Südschwarzwald, Feldberg is almost always snow-covered in winter.

According to the operator, one ticket is valid on all lift facilities of the Liftverbund Feldberg — so you switch between Seebuck, Grafenmatt and Fahl without buying another ticket.

Skiing at Feldberg with children

According to Skischule Feldberg, the Seebuck counts as a family slope: the Kinderland with its magic carpet (Zauberteppich), the ski schools and the rental shops are right on the mountain there. The operator lists eleven ski and snowboard schools, in Feldberg at the Seebuck and the Grafenmatt. According to Wintersportschule Thoma and Skischule Feldberg, group courses for children start from age 4 (Kinderland for ages 4 to 12), private lessons from age 3 — and according to Skischule Feldberg, courses in the Kinderland need no lift ticket. Tickets for the rest of the ski area are also sold at the ticket office at the Seebuck in the Kinderland.

In the holiday weeks it is worth booking courses and accommodation early. What else there is for families around Feldberg in winter is in our family holiday guide.

Slopes for every level

Beginners — Seebuck, the family slope

At the Seebuck, according to the Naturschutzzentrum the first of the four Feldberg summits, most beginners start: the Kinderland with its magic carpet, the ski schools and the rental shops are here, and Skischule Feldberg describes the Seebuck as a family slope. On the same ticket you move on to the other areas later.

Intermediate — Grafenmatt

The Grafenmatt is the second area of the ski area, with its own lift ticket office and its own car park (according to the operator). Piste colours, grooming and open lifts are shown on the operator’s daily piste map — we deliberately do not copy it here.

Advanced — Fahl

The FIS World Cup course is in Fahl, according to the operator a fairly steep course starting at around 1,080 metres and finishing at around 940 metres. If you are after speed and steepness, this is the place; check the piste map for which runs are open and their colours.

When is the ski season at Feldberg?

According to Hochschwarzwald Tourismus, the ski season at Feldberg typically runs from late November to early April, depending on snow. The exact season dates, the daily operating hours and the lift status are published by the operator of the Feldbergbahnen on feldberg-erlebnis.de (snow report and piste map); we deliberately do not copy these details, because they change every season. According to the Naturschutzzentrum Südschwarzwald, Feldberg is almost always snow-covered in winter; according to the operator, snow is made on around a third of the piste area. If you are planning for the holiday weeks, book accommodation and ski lessons early.

Ski passes at Feldberg: how the prices work

One ticket is valid on all lift facilities of the Liftverbund Feldberg. The operator uses dynamic pricing for hourly, day and multi-day tickets: online prices are recalculated daily and count as best prices — booking earlier pays off. There are therefore no fixed price lists; you can see the current rates in the operator’s online shop or at the ticket offices and machines at the Seebuck (including the Kinderland), at the Grafenmatt and in Fahl.

Cross-country skiing — a 120-kilometre network of paths and trails

According to the operator, a network of paths and trails 120 kilometres long surrounds the Feldberg ski area, certified by the German Ski Association (DSV) and signposted consistently. Almost all trails are groomed for classic and skating; along the way there are trail huts and shelters. The operator names, among others:

• Gipfelrundloipe
• Panoramaloipe
• Köpfle-Loipe
• Seesträßle
• Rinken-Raimartihof-Loipe

According to the operator, cross-country skiers can buy single rides on the Herzogenhornbahn, Feldbergbahn, Zeigerbahn and Grafenmatt I and II. At the Notschrei, according to Hochschwarzwald Tourismus, is the Nordic Center Notschrei, with routes from a 3.5-kilometre circuit to the 20-kilometre route, classic and skating.

Beyond skiing — winter activities at Feldberg

Feldberg offers plenty to do even if you do not ski — all the details are in our guide to sledging, winter walks and snowshoeing at Feldberg:

• Snowshoeing: two trails signposted throughout, the Seebuck-Trail and the Gipfel-Trail, start at the Haus der Natur; the Naturschutzzentrum Südschwarzwald rents out snowshoes and telescopic poles and offers guided tours
• Sledging: the sledging slope at the Seebuck lies behind the Haus der Natur and is 75 metres long, and according to the operator sledgers may use Förderband 1 to get back up; sledges are available in the sports shops and ski schools
• Winter walking: the Panoramaweg from the Haus der Natur is around 9 kilometres long (2.5 to 3 hours) and according to Hochschwarzwald Tourismus is checked daily and cleared or rolled; the Feldbergbahn and the other lifts carry no pedestrians in winter, and the Feldbergturm is closed
• Badeparadies Schwarzwald: in Titisee-Neustadt, open 365 days a year, with Galaxy Schwarzwald (slides), Palmenoase and Saunawelt — the counterpoint to a day on the slopes

For an overview of everything winter has to offer, see our page Winter holiday at Feldberg.

Where to stay

Location sets the rhythm of a ski holiday: if you stay in the municipality of Feldberg, you plan the drive and parking once rather than anew every day.

Our Black Forest Dream apartments in Feldberg are in the municipality of Feldberg. The ski area at the Seebuck is about 8 km away; in normal road conditions it takes roughly 10 minutes by car to the Parkhaus Feldberg. For beginners and families there is the small ski lift in Altglashütten as an alternative (Schwarzenbachlift, listed by Feldbergbahnen as a partner ski area with its own tariff): about 3 km or roughly 6 minutes by car, with a family run, a 100 m conveyor belt that sledgers can use too, one red and one black piste; whether it runs depends on the snow.

A few things that make our apartments well-suited for a ski trip:

• Free parking directly at the building
• Self check-in — arrive whenever you like, even late on a Friday evening after a long drive
• Pet-friendly — your dog is welcome to join the winter adventure
• Fully equipped kitchen — cook after a long day on the mountain or head out to one of the local restaurants

Whether you are coming for a long weekend or a full week, having a comfortable base with everything you need makes a real difference.

Practical tips for your Feldberg ski trip

Getting there by car

According to the operator, you reach the ski area from Freiburg in around 50 minutes via the A5 (exit Freiburg-Mitte), the B31 and the B317; from the A81 (Geisingen or Bad Dürrheim) in about an hour. Further routes and journey times are on our directions page.

Getting there without a car

From Freiburg Hauptbahnhof, according to the operator, the Höllentalbahn runs hourly (around one hour) to Titisee or Bärental; from there bus line 7300 (hourly, all year) takes you to the Feldberger Hof stop at the ski area. Overnight guests ride line 7300 free of charge with the KONUS guest card, which you receive from us. Line 342 stops in Neuglashütten at Neuglashütten Bergwachthäusle (according to Hochschwarzwald Tourismus only served in winter), about 250 m on foot from the apartments; it runs at weekends and on public holidays, on weekdays too in the Christmas and carnival holidays, via Altglashütten and Bärental to the Feldberg. With the KONUS guest card you travel free on all buses and regional trains in the Black Forest (2nd class); mountain railways are excluded. A Skibus 9007 runs on certain winter days between Falkau, Bärental and Feldberg according to the operator; whether it is covered, ask the operator. The railway stations Feldberg-Bärental and Altglashütten-Falkau are each about 2.7 km from the apartments, a good half an hour on foot.

Parking

According to the operator, the Parkhaus Feldberg (Saba) at the Seebuck has around 1,200 spaces; from level 4 you go straight to the lift ticket offices at the Seebuck and the Grafenmatt. There are further car parks at the Herzogenhornbahn (Parkster app), at the Grafenmatt and on the Feldbergpasshöhe; along the B317 only in marked areas. The operator publishes the fees. All the details, including for snow days, are in our Feldberg parking guide.

Equipment rental

The operator lists rental shops at the Seebuck and the Grafenmatt as well as in Altglashütten (Skiverleih G. Schubnell, Bärentaler Straße 1), Todtnau and Menzenschwand. In the holiday weeks it is worth reserving in advance.

Start planning your Feldberg ski holiday

Feldberg proves that you do not need to go to the Alps for a ski holiday: one ticket for 14 lifts and 16 pistes, the Kinderland and ski schools at the Seebuck, a network of paths and trails 120 kilometres long — and a holiday apartment in the municipality of Feldberg as your base.

Book your stay at Black Forest Dream and make the most of your time on the mountain — we handle the comfortable part, you handle the turns.

Frequently asked questions about skiing at Feldberg

Is Feldberg suitable for beginners?

Yes. Beginners start at the Seebuck, which Skischule Feldberg describes as a family slope: the Kinderland with its magic carpet (Zauberteppich), the ski schools and the rental shops are right on the mountain there, and according to Skischule Feldberg courses in the Kinderland need no lift ticket. Once you feel more confident, you move on to the rest of the ski area on the same ticket.

Are there ski schools and lessons for children at Feldberg?

Yes. The operator lists eleven ski and snowboard schools, in Feldberg at the Seebuck and the Grafenmatt. According to Wintersportschule Thoma and Skischule Feldberg, group courses for children start from age 4 (Kinderland for ages 4 to 12), private lessons from age 3. In the holiday weeks the courses book up fast — reserve in good time.

Can you hire skis and boots at Feldberg?

Yes. The operator lists rental shops at the Seebuck and the Grafenmatt, plus in Altglashütten (Skiverleih G. Schubnell, Bärentaler Straße 1), in Todtnau and in Menzenschwand. According to the operator, sledges are available in the sports shops and ski schools. Rates change from season to season — ask the rental shop directly.

Does one ski pass cover all the lifts at Feldberg?

Yes. According to the operator, one ticket is valid on all lift facilities of the Liftverbund Feldberg. There are hourly, day and multi-day tickets with dynamic pricing: online prices are recalculated daily, and booking earlier usually means paying less. Tickets are sold online and at the ticket offices and machines at the Seebuck (including the Kinderland), at the Grafenmatt and in Fahl.

Is Feldberg good for cross-country skiing as well?

Yes. According to the operator, a network of paths and trails 120 kilometres long surrounds the ski area, certified by the German Ski Association (DSV) and signposted consistently; almost all trails are groomed for classic and skating. The trails include the Gipfelrundloipe, Panoramaloipe, Köpfle-Loipe, Seesträßle and Rinken-Raimartihof-Loipe; at the Notschrei, according to Hochschwarzwald Tourismus, there is the Nordic Center Notschrei.

When does the ski season at Feldberg end?

According to Hochschwarzwald Tourismus, the season typically runs from late November to early April, depending on snow. The operator of the Feldbergbahnen announces the exact dates and publishes the daily lift status; if you are planning for March or April, check the current snow report before you book.

From what age can children learn to ski at Feldberg?

According to Wintersportschule Thoma and Skischule Feldberg, from age 4 in group courses (Kinderland for ages 4 to 12); the schools offer private lessons from age 3. The Kinderland at the Seebuck has a magic carpet (Zauberteppich), and according to Skischule Feldberg courses there need no lift ticket.

How do the ski pass prices at Feldberg work?

According to the operator, the Liftverbund Feldberg uses dynamic pricing for hourly, day and multi-day tickets: online prices are recalculated daily and count as best prices, so booking early pays off. There are therefore no fixed price lists; you only see the current rates in the operator’s online shop or at the ticket offices.

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