Kanzelwand, Ifen, Walmendingerhorn und Heuberg ergeben zusammen ein ganz besonderes Skigebiet: Das Kleinwalsertal verführt zum Skifahren in Österreich, ist mautfrei und nur von Deutschland aus erreichbar: Skifahren ganz nah!
Skiing on the Ifen for the whole family: over 25 kilometers of slopes await
Buckle up and go: The ski area on the Hohen Ifen is no longer an insider tip, as its varied slopes, modern lifts, and challenging Olympic downhill run make this diverse ski area a popular destination for ski holidays. German winter sports enthusiasts as well as skiers from the Allgäu appreciate the proximity to the Kleinwalsertal mountains. Read what else the Ifen ski area has to offer here.
The Ifen ski area: strong in the Oberstdorf Kleinwalsertal Bergbahnen network
Enjoyable turns down into the valley: The slopes on the Ifen extend over 25 diverse kilometers: from the red Ifenmulden run along the mountain ridge of the Hoher Ifen, to the leisurely ski trail past the Gottesacker Plateau, to the steep Kellerloch run or the challenging Olympia run. Advanced skiers glide down the wide slopes in fast turns down into the valley, while leisurely skiers take their time and stop occasionally to enjoy the wonderful panorama. As a beginner, you can practice on the blue Gaisbühl slopes in the valley before venturing into the higher regions of the Ifen ski area.
Whether it's a chairlift, a drag lift, or the modernized cable car: the lifts on the Ifen take you quickly and reliably from slope to slope – the Ifen ski area's piste map gives you all the information you need.
In the two-country ski region of the Oberstdorf Kleinwalsertal Bergbahnen, skiers on the Ifen will find a challenging sport combined with unique natural surroundings: a family ski area of a special kind.
The latest cable cars and culinary delights to die for: that's skiing on the Ifen!
The cable cars and chairlifts purr quietly over the slopes on the Ifen: Following the renovation of the Ifen I and II cable cars, skiers can now sit comfortably and enjoy the ascent to the Ifenhütte or the Ifen summit without changing trains. The Olympiabahn cable car also offers comfort and speed, transporting winter sports enthusiasts up the Ifen after tackling the black Olympia run. Hungry skiers can enjoy traditional refreshments after a sunny day of skiing at the Ifenhütte or at Tafel & Zunder on the Ifen summit: The mountain restaurant serves regional, organic delicacies on the sun terrace or in the cozy parlor.
Want more variety on your ski holiday? The ski bus conveniently transports ski enthusiasts and snow eagles to the other ski areas in Kleinwalsertal: After just a few minutes' drive, you'll get off at the Heuberg Ski Area, whose family-friendly slopes and groomed trails even take skiers to the Walmendingerhorn Ski Area.
Winter hiking on the Ifen: through the snow dunes of the Gottesacker plateau
Mountains as far as the eye can see: From the mountain station of the Ifen II cable car, skiers, snowboarders, and winter hikers can gaze far across the Alps before taking the Hahnenköpfle run or setting off on a Winter Hike on the Ifen A special highlight is the hike across the snow-covered Gottesacker plateau, which takes you on a circular trail through the snow dunes and the bizarre winter landscape. In good weather, the view sweeps across the German-Austrian border and far beyond the Allgäu Alps.
