Skiing in Hesse
Hesse is a ski destination in Germany, part of The Alps region, with 9 ski resorts to explore. The skiing spans elevations from 374m to 926m, giving a vertical range of 552m. Across the area there are 16km of prepared pistes. There are 42 runs in total - 23 easy, 12 intermediate, 2 advanced - catering to all ability levels. 22 ski lifts serve the slopes. Notable resorts in the area include Ski- und Rodelarena Wasserkuppe, Skigebiet Zuckerfeld (Wasserkuppe), Simmelsberg and Skilift Oberreifenberg. The ski season typically runs from December to March. A daily adult lift pass costs around €42 on average.
Ski Resorts in Hesse
9 ski resorts in Hesse
Eichholzkopf
Eichholzkopf is a ski resort and snow park located in Germany.
Hartenrod
Hartenrod ski resort in Germany. 4 runs, 2km of pistes, 2 lifts, 374m - 494m elevation.
Simmelsberg
Informationen über das Skizentrum Simmelsberg in Gersfeld Rhön. Preisliste Lift und Skischule.
Skigebiet Zuckerfeld (Wasserkuppe)
Auf gehts zum Skilift Zuckerfeld, in das familienfreundliche Skigebiet mit eigenem Snowboard-Funpark auf der Südseite der Wasserkuppe / Rhön.
Skihang Dautphetal-Holzhausen
Skihang Dautphetal-Holzhausen is a ski resort in Germany, featuring a terrain park.
Skilift Oberreifenberg
Startseite | Skilift Oberreifenberg | Freunde des Skilifts Oberreifenberg e.V. | Vereinssitz: Hegewiese 22, Schmitten, Hessen, Deutschland
Skilift Treisberg
Skilift Treisberg 1: Rope tow/baby lift at the ski resort Treisberg (Schmitten), Rope tow/baby lift with low rope tow
Ski- und Rodelarena Wasserkuppe
Die Ski- & Rodelarena Wasserkuppe ✔ ist ein Freizeitpark & Ausflugsziel mit Sommerrodelbahn ❤ & Hexenbesen für Kinder & mit Hund 🐶
Willingen
PG SOFT : Akun Demo Slot PG Soft Mirip Asli Mahjong Ways 1 2 Gen Z
Hesse at a Glance
Aggregate stats across 9 resorts
Total Resorts
9
Total Piste km
16 km
Total Lifts
139
Elevation Range
374–926 m
Avg Day Pass
€42
Total Runs
42
Where to start in Hesse
Top picks across 2 categories
Best for beginners
- 1.Ski- und Rodelarena WasserkuppeVery good
- 2.SimmelsbergGood
Best value
- 1.EichholzkopfGood
- 2.HartenrodGood
- 3.SimmelsbergGood
Top Resorts in Hesse
Sorted by Piste km
| Resort | Piste km | Vert. Drop (m) | Lifts |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ski- und Rodelarena Wasserkuppe | 5 | 209 | 7 |
| Simmelsberg | 4 | 173 | 3 |
| Skigebiet Zuckerfeld (Wasserkuppe) | 4 | 117 | 2 |
| Skilift Oberreifenberg | 2 | 46 | 1 |
| Hartenrod | 2 | 120 | 2 |
| Skihang Dautphetal-Holzhausen | 0 | 66 | 26 |
| Skilift Treisberg | 0 | 70 | 2 |
| Eichholzkopf | - | 58 | 26 |
| Willingen | - | - | 70 |
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