Garmisch-Partenkirchen vs Reit im Winkl
Garmisch-Partenkirchen vs Reit im Winkl compared side by side: 40 km vs 44 km of slopes, 16 vs 11 lifts, top elevation 2,050 m vs 1,860 m. See which resort suits you.
| Statistic |
 Garmisch-Partenkirchen
Germany
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Reit im Winkl
Germany
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|---|---|---|
| Total slopes | 40 km | 44 km ▲ |
| Easy (blue) slopes | 12 km | 21 km ▲ |
| Intermediate (red) slopes | 18 km | 21 km ▲ |
| Expert (black) slopes | 10 km ▲ | 2 km |
| Share of easy slopes | 30% | 48% ▲ |
| Ski lifts | 16 ▲ | 11 |
| Snow parks | – | – |
| Base elevation | 720 m ▲ | 700 m |
| Top elevation | 2,050 m ▲ | 1,860 m |
| Vertical drop | 1,330 m ▲ | 1,160 m |
| Season | December – April | December – April |
| Ski area | Garmisch Classic | Winklmoosalm-Steinplatte |
| Known for | Traditional charm · Scenic views | Snow-sure · Traditional charm · Scenic views |
The verdict
- Reit im Winkl is the bigger ski area with 44 km of slopes versus 40 km (a similar size).
- Garmisch-Partenkirchen goes higher: its top station is at 2,050 m compared with 1,860 m, which usually means more reliable snow late in the season.
- For beginners, Reit im Winkl has the friendlier terrain mix with 48% easy slopes (21 km).
- Expert skiers get more black runs in Garmisch-Partenkirchen: 10 km of expert slopes.
- Garmisch-Partenkirchen has the larger lift network with 16 lifts.
Garmisch-Partenkirchen vs Reit im Winkl: quick answers
Reit im Winkl is bigger with 44 km of marked slopes, compared with 40 km.
Garmisch-Partenkirchen has the higher top station at 2,050 m versus 1,860 m.
Reit im Winkl is the friendlier choice for beginners: 48% of its slopes are easy blue runs (21 km), versus 30% in Garmisch-Partenkirchen.