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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 January, 2nd of 2026

Gondola GD10-North Bischofsgruen

gerade geschlossen 09:00 - 16:00 Uhr

Toboggan run Alpine Coaster Bischofsgrün

gerade geschlossen 11:00 - 16:30 Uhr

Currently closed due to icing caused by snow works!

Ski tow valley station North

gerade geschlossen 10:00 - 16:00 Uhr

Currently closed.

Preparation works are running. Opening is expected for weekend!

Gondola GD10-South Fleckl

gerade geschlossen 09:00 - 16:00 Uhr

Today closed because of the storm!

Tobogganing area valley station South

gerade geschlossen 10:00 - 16:00 Uhr

Opens on Thursday, 1st of January!

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

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Both the ski slope North and the tobogganing slope at the valley station South are in good condition. The XC trails are currently closed due to insufficient snow. Preparation with groomers is not possible yet! The conditions on the winter hiking trails are generally good.

Valley run North

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Ski slope Ochsenkopf North is generally in good condition!

Valley run South

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Currently closed due to insufficient snow!

Ski tow North

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Currently closed; expected to weekend!

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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Currently closed due to insufficient snow. Preparation with groomers is not possible yet!

obere Ringloipe

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Currently closed due to insufficient snow. Preparation with groomers is not possible yet!

Gipfelloipe

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Currently closed due to insufficient snow. Preparation with groomers is not possible yet!

Brandloipe

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Currently closed due to insufficient snow. Preparation with groomers is not possible yet!

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 January, 2nd of 2026

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

Webcams vom Ochsenkopf!

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