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Test report Mehlmeisel/Klausenlifts
Skiresort.info Test of the ski resort Mehlmeisel/Klausenlifts
Total result: 2.3 out of 5 stars
Test Mehlmeisel/Klausenlifts
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In detail: Test report for ski resort Mehlmeisel/Klausenlifts
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Mehlmeisel/Klausenlifts is a small ski area with 3 t-bar lifts and one intermediate run.
Runs/slopes
Altitude difference
150 m (Valley 665 m - Mountain 815 m )
Lifts/ cable cars
3
Number of lifts to get from one end of the ski resort to the other
→ 1 ← 1
Number of lifts to get from one end of the ski resort to the other
→ 1 ← 1
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Skiers and snowboarders will enjoy the 700m long intermediate slope. With its 150m width, the run at the Mehlmeisel ski area is extraordinarily wide and is even the widest in Northern Bavaria. In 1978, the slope was approved by the International Ski Federation (FIS) and so World Cup, Europe Cup and German Cup races can even take place here.
Runs/slopes
Total 0.7 km
Easy
0 km
(0 %)Intermediate
0.7 km
(100 %)Difficult
0 km
(0 %)
Longest run
0.7 km
Run location
under tree line
Worth knowing
- Valley run available
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Since 1968, the Mehlmeisel municipality has been offering alpine sport opportunities with its Klausenlifts. Three t-bar lifts provide access to the area - two powerful t-bars running parallel on the right side and one t-bar on the left side. Because all of the lifts go up to the same slope, they are not affected by crowds of visitors.
Number of ski lifts
3
Total capacity
3000 Passengers / hour
Length of all lifts
2.1 km Total
Lifts and cable cars
3
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Since 1977, they have used a snow-making facility to compensate for winters without much snow. Today, the Mehlmeisel Klausenlifts have a very modern snow-making facility ensuring white slopes until spring. The north-eastern slope position also results in more snow reliability.
Worth knowing
- Artificial snow-making
100 % of the slopes have snow-making capabilities
- The valley run is always open when ski resort is open; without the valley run, ski operation is not possible.
Season 2008/2009
110 Days open
110 Days when valley run open
110 Days when valley run open
Season 2009/2010
98 Days open
98 Days when valley run open
98 Days when valley run open
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The slope preparation is very good.
Modern snowcats working during the night guarantee an optimally prepared slope.
Tip: By new snow, an optimal slope prepartion is not always possible, even with a large effort. In addition, the new snow can not combine with the snow lying underneath and moguls are created quickly. For safety reasons, usually no slope preparation is possible during operating times.
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Further evaluation criteria
There is a large and free parking lot located directly at the valley station. The Mehlmeisel municipality guarantees snow-cleared access roads. The nearest expressway is a little more than 25 km away.
Access via Autobahn A9 Nürnberg-Hof, Ausfahrt Bayreuth Nord
- Klausenlift 2+3 (Mehlmeisel), Ideal entry for day visitors
Distance: 30 km · approx. 32 Minutes driving time
Roads: Main street, Side road, well-developed
Parking spaces: enough available, Stone parking lot, free of charge
Access via Autobahn A9 Nürnberg-Hof, Ausfahrt Bad Berneck/Himmelkron
- Klausenlift 2+3 (Mehlmeisel), Ideal entry for day visitors
Distance: 29 km · approx. 29 Minutes driving time
Roads: Main street, Side road, well-developed
Parking spaces: enough available, Stone parking lot, free of charge
Access via Autobahn A93 Regensburg-Hof, Ausfahrt Marktredwitz-Nord
- Klausenlift 2+3 (Mehlmeisel), Ideal entry for day visitors
Distance: 26 km · approx. 23 Minutes driving time
Roads: Main street, Side road, well-developed
Parking spaces: enough available, Stone parking lot, free of charge
Trail map and overview maps:
There is one trail map of the Ochsenkopf region at the valley station indicating the lifts that are open in the region.
There is one trail map of the Ochsenkopf region at the valley station indicating the lifts that are open in the region.
Information boards and sign-postings on the slopes:
Because the slope is located between the lifts, it is very easy to find your way. They could include a few more signs though.
Because the slope is located between the lifts, it is very easy to find your way. They could include a few more signs though.
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The FIS environmental protection rules for winter sport athletes are posted.
Public transportation/ on-site mobility
- No direct train connection
The closest train stations are in Bayreuth and Marktredwitz. - No ski busses
- Scheduled busses
The personnel is friendly, but could show more initiative during lift entry.
A snack bar at the valley station and the Bayreuther Haus provide food and refreshments for the guests.
2 Mountain restaurants & Ski huts
Mountain hut tip
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Bayreuther Haus
At the mountain station of the Klausenlifts 2 and 3
Schnitzel and typical ski hut dishes. They also have snacks.
Photos
There are no accommodations directly at the ski area. There are numerous accommodations in the village of Mehlmeisel.
Ski-in/Ski-out
There are no accommodations with direct access to the slopes and to lifts (Ski-in/Ski-out)
Towns/villages
- Mehlmeisel
Distance to ski resort 1-2 km
Note: For the evaluation, only the accommodations which are located directly on the slopes and lifts, or have very easy access to the ski resort have been considered.
Evaluation criteria for special interests
Families can experience a nice ski day on the ski slope. They do not have a children's area. The small toboggan slope will also please the kids.
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The slope is too steep for true beginners. Those that have already skied a bit can practice well here.
Information for beginners
- Wide slopes
There are no difficult slopes. The slope is a certified FIS race course, but it is not particularly steep.
Information for advanced skiers, freeriders
- no freeride/ deep snow areas
- no mogul slopes
Slope offering advanced skiers
Runs/slopes
Total 0.7 km
Difficult
0 km
(0 %)Note: Always mind the avalanche warnings and barriers, please. Never ski into a closed and unsecured area.
There are one or two kicker/jumps available.
Information for Snowboarders
- no cat tracks
- no runs with ascent
- no freeride/ deep snow areas
Offering snow parks
- No snow park/ fun park
- No halfpipe
- Kicker (Jump/ Ramp)
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- Cross-country trail offering
Total trail length: 25 km
There are groomed cross-country trails directly in the ski area at the Bayreuther Haus. The intermediate Koenigskron trail with access to additional trails leads past here. The Bayreuther Haus is located at the mountain station of the ski lift and is also accessible by car. There is a total of about 100 km of cross-country trails in the region that are continuously groomed for classic and skating skiing.
Trail tip(s)
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Koenigskron trail
Length: 9.1 km ▪ Altitude: 730 m - 830 m
Difficulty level: intermediate
Track: double track
Cross-country skiing style: classic
fee: no
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Conclusion
Ski operation daily until 10 PM, very wide slope, very good slope preparation
No chair lift, no difficult runs
Test Report issued on 2012-01-31
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