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By: Christiane Mühlbauer
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Descent with a view of the lake: The ski area at Herzogstand is something very special.
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Rarely have there been so many good days in one winter when you could ski at Herzogstand.
Locals in particular like to come and use the “retro ski area”.
Kochel am See
– “We have an astonishing number of skiing days this year,” says Jörg Findeisen, operations manager at the Herzogstandbahn.
The snow had already arrived at the beginning of December, and thanks to the consistently good sub-zero temperatures up on the mountain, the slopes were maintained.
“This season, for the first time in five years, it was possible to start skiing on December 26th, when our operations begin after the overhaul.”
No snowmaking at Herzogstand
In contrast to other ski areas, there is no snowmaking at Herzogstand.
Findeisen speaks fondly of a “retro ski area” when he has to explain the slopes.
It is a drag lift on Fahrenberg that was built in the 1950s and expanded in the 1970s.
The slope is around one kilometer long and can be skied in two ways.
“The view is magnificent,” enthuses Findeisen.
However, skiers have to keep two things in mind: Firstly, the slope is demanding, it is classified as red difficulty.
You also have to walk a bit from the mountain station: either up to the Fahrenberg Chapel - that takes about ten minutes - or about 15 minutes via the Herzogstandhaus.
“But many also say: It warms you up nicely.”
Challenging slopes and drag lift
Above all, locals from the Tölzer Land as well as from the Garmisch-Partenkirchen and Starnberg regions come to the Herzogstand.
Findeisen also describes the prices as “retro”: a half-day pass costs 19 euros for adults, children pay 10 euros, families pay 35 euros.
The other fares vary according to time; a day ski pass for a family costs 50 euros.
A snow groomer with a winch has been available since 2008.
“Our athletes say the slopes are great,” says Findeisen happily.
The special treat at Herzogstand would actually be the valley run.
The slope actually goes all the way to the youth hostel in Urfeld.
“The last time this was possible was around five years ago for a few days,” remembers Findeisen.
“But because it's completely south-facing, it quickly becomes a problem.” From there, a shuttle bus would take the athletes to the valley station of the cable car, included in the ticket price.
“We used to drive the bus ourselves, but now the RVO does it with a smaller bus,” says the operations manager.
On days when the valley descent was possible, “the collaboration went great.”
20 to 40 athletes on the slopes every day
The number of skiers at the Fahrenberg lift varies.
On average there are 20 athletes, but on some days that can be double.
“And when the valley run is open, we have up to 200 skiers.
“That’s a pure Canadian feeling,” enthuses Findeisen.
Of course, the ski business cannot sustain itself with the average number of visitors.
“Our shareholders have clearly spoken out in favor of preserving the ski area,” says Findeisen about a resolution by the municipality of Kochel and the Sparkasse Bad Tölz-Wolfratshausen.
“As long as the overall package, including the summer guests, is right.”
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The ski area is regularly used by local clubs: Ski Club Kochel and Skifreunde Walchensee as well as Bergwacht Kochel.
Just a few days ago, they held an exercise on avalanche operations together with their comrades from the Benediktbeuern mountain rescue service.
“We are of course great for both clubs and the mountain rescue service,” says Findeisen.
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In winter, not only skiers come to the mountain, but also excursionists.
Findeisen is seeing an increasing number of people wanting to enjoy the view and hikers.
Many of them are well equipped.
This is also absolutely necessary, advises the operations manager, because: “Even if there is little snow down in the valley, the conditions are completely different on the mountain.” In the long term, he is sure, it will be possible to maintain year-round operations at the Herzogstand .
Sustainable tourism is important, which is why we are in contact with many partners such as tourist information and state forests.
Further information
The cable car runs Monday to Friday from 9:30 a.m. to 3:45 p.m. and on weekends from 9 a.m. to 4:15 p.m.
The ski lift only operates on weekends from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Further information at www.herzogstandbahn.de/winter
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