Ski areas in Upper Franconia with ideal winter sports conditions

Winter sports enthusiasts can look forward to ideal conditions for enjoying their hobby in the coming days and weeks at Ochsenkopf, Ernstthal and Mehlmaisel, which are among the leading ski and winter sports areas in Upper Franconia. Following heavy snowfall in recent days, lift stations across Upper Franconia are reporting up to 60 centimeters of fresh snow, and all ski lifts are open.

Ski trails and winter hiking paths in Upper Franconia

Ski tourists in Upper Franconia have almost the entire range of winter sports to choose from. From alpine skiing and Nordic disciplines such as cross-country skiing to winter hiking, Ochsenkopf & Co. have everything winter sports enthusiasts could wish for. In Ernstthal alone, ski trails and winter hiking paths have a combined length of over 30 kilometers. There are also ski slopes particularly suited to children and beginners, making Upper Franconia a popular winter destination for families. Chairlifts lead up Ochsenkopf from both the south and the north. The valley stations are in the north, in the village of Bischofsgrün, and in the south, in Fleckl, a district of the municipality of Warmensteinach. The cross-country ski trails in the ski areas of Upper Franconia are also of exceptionally high quality and are groomed throughout.