alpine, cross country, hiking, sledging

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.

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!

  • The Toboggan run "Alpine Coaster" is open too!
  • Please notice that tobogganing is not allowed on SKI-SLOPES!

As of February, 28th of 2026

Gondola GD10-North Bischofsgruen

gerade geschlossen 09:00 - 16:00 Uhr

Daily open from 9 am until 4 pm!

Toboggan run Alpine Coaster Bischofsgrün

gerade geschlossen 10:00 - 16:30 Uhr

Today open from 10 am until 4:30 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!

Main slope South officially closed!

Tobogganing area valley station South

gerade geschlossen 10:00 - 16:00 Uhr

Daily open from 10 am until 4 pm!

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

 

More Information on "Winter".

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

teilweise schlecht

Due to a thaw period corresponding with rain, the conditions of the areas without technical snow got bad. The main slope North remains in good condition. XC tracks and winter hiking trails are partly free of snow or icy.

Valley run North

sehr gut

Open with good conditions.

Valley run South

kein Schnee

Officially closed due to a lack of snow!

Backcountry ascent route from the valley station North to the summit

kein Schnee

The backcountry ascent route is currently closed due to a lack of snow and icy parts.

Ski tow North

gut

Open with good conditions.

Tobogganing area South

gut

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

untere Ringloipe

schlecht

Due to a thaw period, the condition of the track has worsened, especially on the North side. We have a lot of icy parts and areas free of snow.

obere Ringloipe

schlecht

Due to a thaw period, the condition of the track has worsened, especially on the North side. We have a lot of icy parts and areas free of snow.

Gipfelloipe

schlecht

Due to a thaw period, the condition of the track has worsened, especially on the North side. We have a lot of icy parts and areas free of snow.

Brandloipe

teilweise schlecht

Due to a thaw period, the condition of the track has worsened, especially on the North side. We have a lot of icy parts and areas free of snow.

Winter hiking trails Ochsenkopf Mountain

teilweise schlecht

Due to the latest thaw period, the winter hiking trails are partly icy!

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Coaster at the valley station North