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Test report Ochsenkopf
Skiresort.info Test of the ski resort Ochsenkopf
Total result: 3.2 out of 5 stars
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Evaluation criteria for special interests
In detail: Test report for ski resort Ochsenkopf
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The Ochsenkopf is the largest ski resort in Franconia and in the Fichtelgebirge.
Runs/slopes
Altitude difference
365 m (Valley 659 m - Mountain 1024 m )
Lifts/ cable cars
5
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
The highlights at Ochsenkopf are the two long forest runs. The Nord (North) run is 2.3 km long and the Sued (South) run is 2.0 km long. There are rope tows with easy runs and children's ski areas at the Nord and Sued valley stations.
Runs/slopes
Total 6 km
Easy
3.7 km
(62 %)Intermediate
2.3 km
(38 %)Difficult
0 km
(0 %)
Longest run
2.5 km
Run location
under tree line
Worth knowing
- Valley run available
Photos
The ski resort on the Ochsenkopf is accessed by two double chair lifts with weather protectors. There are two practice lifts at the valley stations as well as the Latta t-bar lift. The ski schools also operate their own rope tows.
Number of ski lifts
5
Total capacity
3925 Passengers / hour
Length of all lifts
4.7 km Total
Lifts and cable cars
2
1
2
Photos
The complete Nord run has snow-making capabilities as well as the Nord and Sued practice areas. Thanks to snow production, ski operation is ensured between December and March.
Worth knowing
- Artificial snow-making
34 Snow canons
70 % of the slopes have snow-making capabilities
- The valley run is practically always open.
Season 2009/2010
124 Days open
124 Days when valley run open
124 Days when valley run open
Season 2010/2011
117 Days open
108 Days when valley run open
108 Days when valley run open
Photos
The slope preparation is very good.
The slopes are freshly prepared every night.
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.
Further evaluation criteria
A free parking lot is available at Ochsenkopf Sued. You must pay for parking at Ochsenkopf Nord. The nearest expressway is a bit more than 20 km away.
Access via Autobahn A9 Nürnberg-Hof, Ausfahrt Bad Berneck/Himmelkron
- Ochsenkopfbahn Nord (Bischofsgrün), Entry suitable for day visitors
Distance: 17 km · approx. 18 Minutes driving time
Roads: Main street, Side road, well-developed
Parking spaces: usually enough available, Tarred parking lot, for a fee
- Ochsenkopfbahn Süd (Warmensteinach), Ideal entry for day visitors
Distance: 21 km · approx. 22 Minutes driving time
Roads: Main street, well-developed
Parking spaces: usually enough available, Tarred parking lot, free of charge
Access via Autobahn A9 Nürnberg-Hof, Ausfahrt Bayreuth Nord
- Ochsenkopfbahn Nord (Bischofsgrün), Entry suitable for day visitors
Distance: 21 km · approx. 22 Minutes driving time
Roads: Main street, Side road, well-developed
Parking spaces: usually enough available, Tarred parking lot, for a fee - Ochsenkopfbahn Süd (Warmensteinach), Ideal entry for day visitors
Distance: 25 km · approx. 26 Minutes driving time
Roads: Main street, Side road, well-developed
Parking spaces: usually enough available, Tarred parking lot, free of charge
Access via Autobahn A93 Regensburg-Hof, Ausfahrt Marktredwitz-Nord
- Ochsenkopfbahn Süd (Warmensteinach), Ideal entry for day visitors
Distance: 27 km · approx. 24 Minutes driving time
Roads: Main street, Side road, well-developed
Parking spaces: usually enough available, Tarred parking lot, free of charge - Ochsenkopfbahn Nord (Bischofsgrün), Entry suitable for day visitors
Distance: 27 km · approx. 23 Minutes driving time
Roads: Main street, Side road, well-developed
Parking spaces: usually enough available, Tarred parking lot, for a fee
Trail map and overview maps:
The trail map depicts the entire Ochsenkopf region very well. All ski lifts and slopes in the region are indicated. It would be helpful if some altitudes were indicated for orientation purposes. There is also a detailed cross-country map of the region.
The trail map depicts the entire Ochsenkopf region very well. All ski lifts and slopes in the region are indicated. It would be helpful if some altitudes were indicated for orientation purposes. There is also a detailed cross-country map of the region.
Information boards and sign-postings on the slopes:
It is easy to find your way in the ski resort because there is a northern and a southern side. Signs are posted at the peak. There is information regarding open lifts and slopes at the valley stations.
It is easy to find your way in the ski resort because there is a northern and a southern side. Signs are posted at the peak. There is information regarding open lifts and slopes at the valley stations.
Photos
The Ochsenkopf ski resort places a high value on cleanliness.
They practice soft tourism.
Public transportation/ on-site mobility
- No direct train connection
- Ski busses
- Scheduled busses
The staff is very friendly. There is always someone waiting to assist those boarding and exiting the chair lifts.
There are restaurants distributed throughout the ski resort. In fact, the highest restaurant in Franconia is located on the Ochsenkopf at 1,024m.
5 Mountain restaurants & Ski huts
Gastronomy tip
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Asenturm
On the Ochsenkopf peak
Franconia's highest restaurant offers soups and stews as their specialties. You also get a beautiful 360 degree view from the Asenturm.
Photos
It is generally more calm on the Ochsenkopf. The Liftstube (on the northern side) and the Hirscheck party tent (on the southern side) invite guests for Après-Ski).
You can stay very close to the slopes at the Ochsenkopf Nord valley station in the Zum Ochsenkopf bed and breakfast, the Gasthof Wiesengrund and in the Hammerschmiede. On the southern side, the Ochsenkopfhaus and the Gasthof Sonneneck offer accommodations almost directly at the slopes. There is a wide variety of accommodations in the villages surrounding the Ochsenkopf.
Ski-in/Ski-out
There are only a few accommodations with direct access to the slopes and to lifts (Ski-in/Ski-out)
Towns/villages
- Bischofsgrün
Distance to ski resort 1-2 km
Guest beds 1200 - Warmensteinach
Distance to ski resort 2-3 km
Guest beds 1735
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
The runs on the Ochsenkopf are all suitable for families and children. There are children's area from the two ski schools located on the northern and southern side of the Ochsenkopf.
Information for families and children
- Kid's Land/ separated area for children
- Merry-go-round
- Wave ride for children
- Children's lifts
- Beginner's lifts near the valley
- Ski school for children
- Child care
- Playground / park
- Mascot (Flecki und Juhuu der Elch)
Special tips for children
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Nubi Club of the Ski School Nordbayern (Northern Bavaria)
The Nubi Club children's area of the Ski School Nordbayern, located at the Ochsenkopf Nord valley station, features two rope tows and is an ideal place for children. The alien Manschgerl helps the kids learn to ski.
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Fleckiworld of the Ski School Hottenroth
The Fleckiworld children's area of the Ski School Hottenroth is located at the Ochsenkopf Sued valley station and features two rope tows. Juhuu the elk teaches the kids to ski in a playful way.
There are perfect beginner slopes from the peak to both of the valley stations at the Ochsenkopf. Even the red run is manageable for beginners. There are additional practice lifts with easy slopes available at the valley stations.
Information for beginners
- Easy and manageable slope offering, which is easy to achieve
- Wide slopes
- Beginner's area
- Easy valley run
- Beginner's lifts near the valley
- Separate lift ticket for beginners / point ticket
Ski schools on-site
Photos
There are no difficult runs on the Ochsenkopf.
Information for advanced skiers, freeriders
- no freeride/ deep snow areas
- no mogul slopes
- no extremely difficult, steep and unprepared runs (Double Diamonds)
Slope offering advanced skiers
Runs/slopes
Total 6 km
Difficult
0 km
(0 %)Note: Always mind the avalanche warnings and barriers, please. Never ski into a closed and unsecured area.
There is a small snowpark located at the Latta lift at the valley station of the Ochsenkopf Nord cable car (closed for the 2011/2012 season).
Information for Snowboarders
- some cat tracks
- few runs with ascent
- no freeride/ deep snow areas
Snow parks
- Snowpark am Latta Lift
The small snowpark is floodlit and located directly next to the valley station at the Latta lift.
Offering snow parks
- Snow park/ Fun park
- No halfpipe
- Kicker (Jump/ Ramp)
- Rails/ Slides
- Boxes
- Cross-country trail offering
Total trail length: 100 km
As far as cross-country trails are concerned, the Ochsenkopf is the highlight in the Fichtelgebirge. The trails in the Ochsenkopf region total almost 100 km and are continuously groomed for classic and skating technique. You can glide on the easy, intermediate and difficult trails surrounding the Ochsenkopf. There are also floodlit trails and trails with snow-making capabilities. Due to the altitude of up to 1000m, the trails in the forest are also snow reliable.
Trail tip(s)
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Gipfelloipe (Peak trail) Ochsenkopf
Length: 3.0 km ▪ Altitude: 850 m - 1024 m
Difficulty level: intermediate
Track: double track
Cross-country skiing style: classic, skating
fee: no
Specialties: The highest trail in the Fichtelgebirge
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Untere Ring trail (lower ring trail)
Length: 14.5 km ▪ Altitude: 760 m - 830 m
Difficulty level: intermediate
Track: double track
Cross-country skiing style: classic
fee: no
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Brandweg trail
Length: 1.8 km ▪ Altitude: 840 m - 880 m
Difficulty level: difficult
Track: double track
Cross-country skiing style: classic, skating
fee: no
Photos
Conclusion
Family friendly, chair lifts with weather protectors, beautiful view from the Ochsenkopf of the Fichtelgebirge
Parking fee at the Ochsenkopf Nord valley station, sometimes long waiting lines at the chair lifts on weekends and holidays, extra ski pass required for the Latta lift.
Test Report issued on 2012-01-31
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