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!

  • Both cable cars as well our tobogganing fun run "Alpine Coaster" are open daily!
  • Due to a lack of snow, skiing is currently not possible!

As of December, 24th of 2025

Gondola GD10-North Bischofsgruen

gerade geschlossen 09:00 - 16:00 Uhr

Closed because of storm!

Toboggan run Alpine Coaster Bischofsgrün

gerade geschlossen 11:00 - 16:30 Uhr

Wegen Sturm aus Sicherheitsgründen geschlossen!

 

Ski tow valley station North

gerade geschlossen 10:00 - 16:00 Uhr

Closed due to a lack of snow.

 

Gondola GD10-South Fleckl

gerade geschlossen 09:00 - 16:00 Uhr

Closed because of storm!

Tobogganing area valley station South

gerade geschlossen 10:00 - 16:00 Uhr

Closed due to a lack of snow.

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

 

More Information on "Summer".

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

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Winter season opening on Friday, 19th of December with both cable cars as well our tobogganing fun run "Alpine Coaster". All slopes and XC trails are currently closed due to a lack of snow. Winter hiking trails are free of ice and snow.

Valley run North

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Currently closed - officially locked due to a lack of snow!

Valley run South

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Currently closed - officially locked due to a lack of snow!

Ski tow North

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Currently closed - officially locked due to a lack of snow!

Tobogganing area South

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Currently closed - officially locked due to a lack of snow!

untere Ringloipe

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Track closed due to a lack of snow.

obere Ringloipe

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Track closed due to a lack of snow.

Gipfelloipe

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Track closed due to a lack of snow.

Brandloipe

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Track closed due to a lack of snow.

Webcams vom Ochsenkopf!

Live-Bilder vom Ochsenkopf. Die Bilder werden alle 30 Sekunden automatisch aktualisiert.

Coaster at the valley station North