Balderschwang – Hochschelpen/Riedberger Horn vs Brauneck
Balderschwang – Hochschelpen/Riedberger Horn and Brauneck are neighbouring resorts in Bavaria - here is how they stack up for different kinds of skier.
Suitability - who each resort suits
How well each resort matches different types of skier
| Skier type | Balderschwang – Hochschelpen/Riedberger Horn | Brauneck |
|---|---|---|
| Beginners | Very good | Limited |
| Intermediates | Good | Very good |
| Experts | Not ideal | Not ideal |
| Off-piste | Not ideal | Not ideal |
| Terrain Park | Not ideal | Not ideal |
| Families | Limited | Not ideal |
| Snow Confidence | Not ideal | Not ideal |
| Budget | Excellent | Excellent |
Beginners
Balderschwang – Hochschelpen/Riedberger Horn
Very good
Brauneck
Limited
Intermediates
Balderschwang – Hochschelpen/Riedberger Horn
Good
Brauneck
Very good
Experts
Balderschwang – Hochschelpen/Riedberger Horn
Not ideal
Brauneck
Not ideal
Off-piste
Balderschwang – Hochschelpen/Riedberger Horn
Not ideal
Brauneck
Not ideal
Terrain Park
Balderschwang – Hochschelpen/Riedberger Horn
Not ideal
Brauneck
Not ideal
Families
Balderschwang – Hochschelpen/Riedberger Horn
Limited
Brauneck
Not ideal
Snow Confidence
Balderschwang – Hochschelpen/Riedberger Horn
Not ideal
Brauneck
Not ideal
Budget
Balderschwang – Hochschelpen/Riedberger Horn
Excellent
Brauneck
Excellent
Key stats compared
Head-to-head on the numbers that matter
| Stat | Balderschwang – Hochschelpen/Riedberger Horn | Brauneck |
|---|---|---|
| Piste | 26 km | 23.5 km |
| Vertical drop | 485 m | 879 m |
| Lifts | 11 | 18 |
| Top elevation | 1487 m | 1594 m |
| Snow reliability | variable snow | variable snow |
| Snowiest month | No data | No data |
| Day pass | €15 | €37 |
Piste
Balderschwang – Hochschelpen/Riedberger Horn
26 km
Brauneck
23.5 km
Vertical drop
Balderschwang – Hochschelpen/Riedberger Horn
485 m
Brauneck
879 m
Lifts
Balderschwang – Hochschelpen/Riedberger Horn
11
Brauneck
18
Top elevation
Balderschwang – Hochschelpen/Riedberger Horn
1487 m
Brauneck
1594 m
Snow reliability
Balderschwang – Hochschelpen/Riedberger Horn
variable snow
Brauneck
variable snow
Snowiest month
Balderschwang – Hochschelpen/Riedberger Horn
No data
Brauneck
No data
Day pass
Balderschwang – Hochschelpen/Riedberger Horn
€15
Brauneck
€37
Which should you choose?
Our verdict based on terrain, snow, and who each resort suits
Choose Balderschwang – Hochschelpen/Riedberger Horn if...
you're learning to ski or you're watching the budget.
Choose Brauneck if...
you want cruisy red runs.