Bodenmais, Germany

Bodenmais is situated in the heart of the Bavarian Forest at the foot of the downhill ski area of the Great Arber. Locally it has 30 kilometres of cross country ski trails from Bodenmais, and with a short ski bus to Bretterschachten there are plenty more. With the right amount of snow cover it is possible to ski the trails from Bodenmais village
Getting to Bodenmais by Air



The nearest airports to Bodenmais are Linz, Munich and Prague. There are six airports within a three hour drive.

Transfer from Munich Airport


There are various train routes from Munich airport to Bodenmais. Or follow the directions to the right to get to Zwiesel and find your transfer on from there.

Transfer – Bus - Train

To transfer from Munich to Zwiesel by train, follow the Sign Z for Zentrum from the departure lounge. This is where all the ticket stands are. Look for the Red DB sign or Green S for S Bahn sign. You can purchase a Bayern ticket for the first person (around €22) and. up to 4 additional people only pay €4 each.


Catch the Number 635 Airport bus to Freising Bahnhof Railway Station (don’t go into Munich or you will have to come out again).

Platform 4/Glies 4 is the train to Pass. Get off at Plattling, and you need to change platform for the next train (lift available) to Platform 5, the Green WaldBahn train (Mountain railway) to Zwiesel, probably marked Bayerischer Eisensten. Don’t worry if the train from Munich is a little late getting to Plattling, as the Waldbahn train will wait for it.

Then catch the bus up from Zwiesel or you might be able to get a train direct.
Ski bus information/timetable



There is a ski bus that takes you to the Bretterschachten ski area (free with the tourist card) and there are variouslocal train services  to nearby areas.


This link will give you information on  how to reach the other cross country skiing Centres of the Bavarian Forest , together with descriptions of the routes.

Cross Country Ski Map of Bodenmais
Bodenmais cross country ski map
Bodenmais Cross Country Ski Routes



With the right amount of snow cover it is possible to ski the trails from Bodenmais village. Buy the løipe pass for your cross country skiing in the Hotel Böhmhof.


For more variety and longer lengths, take the ski bus to the nearby resort of Bretterschachten .

  • Böhmhof Round – 4.5K - Beginner

    A sunny trail for beginners. From the car park the route goes over the bridge to the entrance of the trail system. It is slightly ascending for 1 km, then cross the Kronbergweg and continue to follow the signs. After a short easy descent, there is a slight climb towards Böhmhof (connection to the Kohlplatz trail). Then an easy descent with a short counter climb that follows a moderately difficult descent where the trail ends.

  • Mooshof Short - 5.4K

    Start at the car park and go over the bridge to the entrance to the cross-country ski track. There is a slight climb to the Bodenmais-Deggendorf state road, then the track continues towards JOSKA Glasparadies. Cross the farm road and follow the signposts, you will alternate  between easy descents and climbs as you follow the red trail back to the starting point.

  • Mooshof Long - 9.2K

    From the parking lot it goes over the bridge to the entrance to the trail system. Slightly ascending 1 km, then cross the Kronbergweg and continue to follow the signs. After a short easy descent, there is a slight climb towards Böhmhof (connection to the Kohlplatz trail). An easy descent with a short counter climb that follows a moderately difficult descent and the end of the tour is approaching.

  • Hammerhof - 4K

    An easy to moderately difficult circuit in the district of Kottinghammer. The cross-country ski trail at Bergwinkel is also connected to the Mosshof trail.

Böhmhof round map

Mooshof Short Map

Mooshof Long Map

Böhmhof round profile
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Cross Country Ski Rental/Retailers
  • Ski School Weinberger
  • Ski & Snowboard School Koller 
  • Winter sports school Berghexn
  • Bodenmaiser Sportwelt



  • Snow sports school Bodenmais / Arber
  • Over the Border
  • Sport Koller
Cross Country Ski Races


The Skadi Loppet used to be held in March each year, but because of lack of snow in recent years, it has moved to the end of January. It is one of the Euroloppet series of races and has the options of 42K and 24K Classic and 32K and 17K Free technique races. The course follows the ski trails mentioned above in various guises.

Where to Stay in Bodenmais


There is a good selection of accommodation in Bodenmais so take a look on the tourist office information listed below, or one of the other accommodation search websites.

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Tourist information for Bodenmais . Email: info@bodenmais.de

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