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Winter at Ochsenkopf

The Ochsenkopf mountain is not only an incomparable cross country area. There are the longest ski slopes in northern Bavaria. Enjoy fantastic landscapes on romantic hiking trails, experience unforgetable moments at our toboggan runs. Check out the skiing schools at Ochsenkopf mountain - it doesn’t matter if you want to refresh your skills, begin by yourself or attend a course in one of our local skiing schools, everyone can enjoy a day at the Ochsenkopf’s ski-tows and ropeways.

Neue Kabinenbahnen am Ochsenkopf

Endlich ist es soweit! Auch die neue Kabinenseilbahn Ochsenkopf Süd in Fleckl wurde termingerecht fertiggestellt und am 6. Dezember 2024 feierlich eröffnet. Nun können Sie auf beiden Seiten des Ochsenkopfs bei unvergesslichen Ausblicken den Komfort und die Geschwindigkeit unserer neuen Einseil-Kabinenumlaufbahnen genießen!

About our Ochsenkopf Mountain

The Ochsenkopf Mountain a must-see in Franconia - 1024 m above the sea level. The second highest mountain in the Fichtelgebirge area can be reached by two ropeways, one at each side of the mountain. It is the highest situated touristic-developed area in Northern Bavaria. Full of adventures and attractions. The Ochsenkopf Mountain is in summer as in winter a place always worth a visit. No matter if you come with your family, on your own, as a sportsman, a local or a tourist - the Ochsenkopf Mountain is always an experience.

As of February, 7th of 2026

Gondola GD10-North Bischofsgruen

gerade geschlossen 09:00 - 16:00 Uhr

Daily open from 9 am until 4 pm!

Ski tow valley station North

gerade geschlossen 10:00 - 16:00 Uhr

Daily open from 10 am until 4 pm!

Gondola GD10-South Fleckl

gerade geschlossen 09:00 - 16:00 Uhr

Daily open from 9 am until 4 pm!

Mai slope South officially closed!

Tobogganing area valley station South

gerade geschlossen 10:00 - 16:00 Uhr

Daily open from 9 am until 4 pm!

Toboggan run Alpine Coaster Bischofsgrün

gerade geschlossen 11:00 - 16:30 Uhr

Currently closed!

The general condition of the slopes, the X-Country trails, and the winter hiking trails at Ochsenkopf Mountain

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Alle Wintersportmöglichkeiten am Ochsenkopf mit Ausnahme der Ochsenkopf Südabfahrt sind trotz aktuell etwas milderer Temperaturen bei weiterhin meist guten bis sehr guten Verhältnissen möglich.

Valley run North

sehr gut

Open with very good conditions!

Valley run South

sehr schlecht

Closed due to a lack of snow at the peak area!

Backcountry ascent route from the valley station North to the summit

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Open with good conditions.

Ski tow North

sehr gut

Daily open with very good conditions!

Tobogganing area South

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Open with good conditions! Climb to the starting point only at the margin of the slope!

untere Ringloipe

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Prepared with good conditions. Some small interferences at "Bruckweg-area" due to less snow.

obere Ringloipe

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Prepared with good conditions. Some small interferences at the "Ropeway-North" area due to less snow.

Gipfelloipe

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Prepared with good conditions.

Brandloipe

sehr gut

Prepared with good conditions.

Winterwanderwege Ochsenkopf

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Winter hiking trails are open with mostly good conditions. Small interferences due to icings.

Further informations, directions and maps are available on the website of Tourist management Fichtelgebirge

Winter at Ochsenkopf

Neue Kabinenbahnen am Ochsenkopf

About our Ochsenkopf Mountain

Summer at Ochsenkopf mountain

Ochsenkopf Mountain is the place to spend your spare time: With well-marked hiking trails, many sights, our toboggan run "Alpine Coaster," the new Mountaincart track, our new cable cars North and South, and downhill and single trails at one of the highest mountains in Franconia!

As of February, 7th of 2026

The general condition of the single trails and the hiking trails at Ochsenkopf Mountain

Webcams vom Ochsenkopf!

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