Sonthofen

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Location

Schwaben
Germany
47° 30' 50.3928" N, 10° 16' 53.5692" E
DE
General info: 

You won't get bored in Sonthofen during the winter, because there's suitable entertainment for everybody. Here is some information for you who want to enjoy winter activities: Skiers, both beginners and pros will be able to experience the winter in Sonthofen at its very best. How about trying something new ? Skis, snowblades, bigfoots or carvingskis can be hired and if your stomach rumbles - make a break for one of the numerous huts and enjoy a snack. An alternative way to enjoy the white landscape is by cross-country skiing through the snow-covered nature and of course it«s fun to race down the longest toboggan run in Germany.

BASE: 2395ft
SUMMIT: 3608ft
VERTICAL DROP: 1213ft

NO. OF. LIFTS: 1
Gondolas: 0
Chairs: 0
Surface: 1

Interesting places nearby

Château-d’Oex an outstanding snow region, excellent ski-lifts and pistes that connect to each other.

Enjoy the unique atmosphere of Châtel, a traditional styled mountain village which, in winter, transforms into ski resort.

The main village of Valmalenco is situated at 1000 m above the sea level; surrounded by forests and streams flowing close to it since it is the meeting point of two of them: Lanterna and Mallero.

Chur, the oldest city of Switzerland, possesses an own winter sports area on the local mountain. The high plateau (1600 metres above sea level) is achievable by ropeway, directly from the city.

In the ski- region Lenzerheide the wintersport fans can expect the sedate but challenging ski-area Churwalden. Here you can find not only interesting ski-areas but furthermore the, with 31 bends, longest rail based chute in Europe.

An attractive small resort located at one end of the Fassa Valley, with it's own ski area on Sella Brunech and easy access to the Sella Ronda via the nearby lift access at Canazei.