Maintenance

All of our facilities are closed due to maintenance works until the start of the upcoming summer season, expected for April 28th. Ropeway South is currently closed due to a rebuild - opening of the new GD10 SOUTH is expected for December 6th of 2024!

We are really looking forward to seeing you again in summer!

Seilbahn Neubau 2023 und 2024

The new Gondola GD10 NORTH is already in operation (currently maintenance until Saturday, 27th of April). The rebuild of the Gondola GD10 SOUTH is on schedule, opening is expected for December, 6th!

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

The Ochsenkopf Mountain is the place to spend your spare time: With well-marked hiking trails, many sights, toboggan run "Alpine Coaster", downhill- and single trails (not at summer 2024) at one of the highest mountains in Franconia!

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.

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Bischofsgrün

3,5 °C
4,27 m/s
North NorthWest (335°)
light rain

Fleckl

2,6 °C
4,09 m/s
North NorthWest (333°)
  • Winter season end - all our facilities are closed until Saturday 27th of April due to maintenance!
  • We have cashless payments at our car parks around Ochsenkopf Mountain! Please download and run the Parkster app!
  • Tickets and parking licenses are available at our webshop, comfortable online payment with immediate usability!

as of April, 19th of 2024

Gondola GD10-North Bischofsgrün

gerade geschlossen 09:00 - 16:00 Uhr

CLOSED due to maintenance works until Saturday, 27th of April!

Chairlift South Fleckl

gerade geschlossen 09:00 - 16:00 Uhr

Closed due to rebuild. Expected reopening at December 6th of 2024.

Toboggan run Alpine Coaster Bischofsgrün

gerade geschlossen 10:00 - 16:30 Uhr

CLOSED due to maintenance works until Saturday, 27th of April!

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

 

More Information on "Summer".

General condition of Singletrails and hiking trails

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All our facilities are closed due to maintenance until the start of the upcoming summer season on April 28th! Please notice that the chairlift SOUTH in Fleckl will be closed for the complete summer season 2024 due to replacement. Opening of the new GD10 SOUTH with new Gondolas, each for up to ten persons is expected for December 6th of 2024! Due to the construction works, we will still have some restrictions on the hiking trails from Fleckl to the peak of Ochsenkopf Mountain.

Singletrail Ochsenkopf South

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The single trails are closed due to construction work!

Hiking trail peak to valley station North

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Good conditions in general. Small restrictions due to wood- and construction works are possible.

Hiking path peak to valley station North

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Good conditions in general. Small restrictions due to wood- and construction works are possible.

Hiking trail peak to valley station South

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Limited walkability! Interferences due to construction traffic are probable.

Hiking path peak to valley station South

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Good conditions in general. Small restrictions due to wood- and construction works are possible. Be careful by crossing traffic intersections because of construction traffic!

Hiking path peak via Weißmainquelle to Karches

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Good conditions in general. Small restrictions due to wood- and construction works are possible. Be careful by crossing traffic intersections because of construction traffic!

Webcams vom Ochsenkopf!

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

Coaster at the valley station North