Oberwiesenthal Ski Resort Guide
Oberwiesenthal, Germany
Rated: 2/5 (from 5 ratings)
| Recommended For | Intermediates. |
|---|---|
| Total Piste Length | 21km13 miles |
| Highest Lift | 1,210m3,970ft |
| Resort Height | 910m2,986ft |
| Nearest Airports | Karlovy Vary and Dresden |
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Oberwiesenthal
The ski area of Oberwiesenthal is at an altitude of 910m2,986ft, with 21km13 miles of marked runs.
Summary
Oberwiesenthal has direct access to 21km13 miles of downhill skiing, with 14 marked pistes, served by a total of 8 ski lifts.
The skiing is at relatively low altitude, so snow cover can be variable.
Skiing
Oberwiesenthal offers good sking, particularly, for Intermediate skiers.
Snowboarding
Oberwiesenthal offers some good boarding.
Snow and Weather
When will it snow in Oberwiesenthal?
The next notable snow forecast is 8cm3in, expected on 19 April, with around 31cm12in forecast over the next 7 days.
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Snow this week
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Ski Area Stats
Oberwiesenthal Ski Area
| Black Pistes Expert Trails | 1 | |
|---|---|---|
| Red Pistes Intermediate Runs | 9 | 13km8 miles |
| Blue Pistes Easy Trails | 4 | 8km5 miles |
| Downhill Total Length | 21km13 miles | |
| Cross Country Total Length | 50km31 miles | |
| Ski Lifts Number of Lifts | 8 | |
Altitudes & Slopes
Oberwiesenthal Ski Area Heights
| Highest Lift | 1,210m3,970ft |
|---|---|
| Resort Altitude (Oberwiesenthal) | 910m2,986ft |
| Lowest Piste | 900m2,953ft |
| Max Vertical | 310m1,017ft |
Ski Slope Aspects
E, S, W
Oberwiesenthal has ski slopes facing south (for sunny skiing).
Ratings & Suitability
| Intermediate Skiers | |
|---|---|
| Beginners | |
| Snowboarding | |
| Apres-Ski |
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Location and Map
Where is Oberwiesenthal?
This ski resort is in Oberwiesenthal, Kurort, Erzgebirgskreis, Germany.
Map
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How to get there
By Air
The nearest airport to Oberwiesenthal is Karlovy Vary, 38 minutes drive away.
Dresden, Hof-Plauen, Prague, Leipzig and Nuremberg airports are all within three hours drive.
Karlovy Vary is just one hours drive away, in good driving conditions, so you can be on the piste quickly.
Infrastructure
Ski Lift Capacity
The eight ski lifts are able to uplift 5,000 skiers and snowboarders every hour.
Snow Making
Snow-making is available, with 6 snow cannons.
Season Dates
When is Oberwiesenthal open?
We don't currently have confirmed season dates, but hope to soon.
NOTE:- Ski area, lift and piste opening is subject to Current Snow Conditions.
