Ski holidays in the Ore Mountains

• Fichtelberg near Oberwiesenthal offers alpine runs, a cable car, and 75 kilometers of cross-country trails and ski touring routes.
• The German-Czech InterSkiregion links Fichtelberg and Klínovec by ski bus, with a combined 47 kilometers of designated pistes.
• SkiArena Eibenstock focuses its winter offering on families, bringing together skiing, sledding, and snow play.
• Altenberg combines downhill and cross-country skiing with biathlon and bobsleigh venues, as well as excursions showcasing its mining history.
• Holzhau is best known for its cross-country trail network: around 40 kilometers, with a connection toward Altenberg and routes of varying difficulty.

Oberwiesenthal is well suited to a day of alpine skiing, with several types of lifts. Fichtelberg has ten pistes totaling 15.5 kilometers, alongside cross-country trails and ski touring routes. The cable car provides access to the summit; its 303 meters of elevation gain and location close to town make the lift access and valley station the clear focal point of the ski area. Fichtelberg near Oberwiesenthal is therefore the obvious choice for downhill skiing with cross-country skiing as an additional option.

Klínovec is on the Czech side of the border, while Oberwiesenthal is in Germany. Together, they form the InterSkiregion, with 47 kilometers of designated pistes; the ski bus connects the two resorts. Keilberg (Klínovec) is the Czech part of the network.

The SkiArena Eibenstock stands out for its compact family offering, with ski lessons, a practice area, and sledding. It’s a good fit for a day in the snow together, where short distances and recreational activities matter just as much as downhill runs.

In Holzhau, cross-country skiing takes center stage: the trail network connects to Altenberg. The Bahndammloipe in the valley is relatively easy, while the higher routes feature steeper climbs and challenging descents. This means you can choose a route based on fitness and terrain rather than lift access.

Altenberg combines downhill and cross-country skiing with a biathlon arena and a bobsleigh and luge track. Mining museums and demonstration sites add to the sporting options on days when pistes aren’t the main attraction. Oberwiesenthal, Klínovec, Eibenstock, Holzhau, and Altenberg therefore offer distinctly different experiences, from alpine lifts and family-friendly snow activities to trail networks and winter sports venues.

The destinations are spread across the Ore Mountains. Staying in Oberwiesenthal makes it easier to reach Fichtelberg; anyone wishing to travel between Klínovec and Oberwiesenthal depends on the connection between the two resorts. Holzhau is a good base for cross-country routes, while Altenberg combines several winter sports and excursion options. The daily journey to your chosen starting point is therefore an important consideration when deciding where to stay.

Winter road conditions can make travel to higher elevations more difficult. Allowing enough time for the journey there and back, as well as for breaks, is especially useful on day trips.