Fichtelberg
Weather at Fichtelberg
Low: 6.6°C / High: 6.6°C
Wind: S 16 km/h
Recent Snowfall
24 hours: 0 cm
7 days: 10 cm
Snow Depth
Base: 0 cm
Season Total: 10 cm
Resort Status
Resort Overview
Fichtelberg stands as eastern Germany's highest and most significant ski resort, offering 15km of diverse slopes across the beautiful Ore Mountains. Rising to 1,215m, this historic destination combines excellent intermediate terrain with dedicated learning areas and challenging runs through forest sections. The resort maintains its traditional Saxon character while delivering modern skiing amenities and stunning views extending into neighboring Czech Republic.
Trails & Terrain
Trails
Total Runs
10
Total Area
15.5km
9.6 miles
Fichtelberg Lift System
The lift system at Fichtelberg features 12 installations efficiently serving the mountain's varied terrain. The network includes Germany's oldest cable car (beautifully modernized), chairlifts and surface lifts that maintain steady uphill capacity without excessive queues. With a vertical drop of 300m, the lifts access diverse skiing zones across multiple faces of the mountain. The historic Fichtelberg cable car transports skiers smoothly to the summit, offering spectacular panoramic views across the Ore Mountains.
Lifts
Total Lifts
6
Lift Types
3
Location & Getting There
Situated on the German-Czech border in Saxony, Fichtelberg sits approximately 150km from Dresden and 90km from Chemnitz. The resort adjoins the historic mining town of Oberwiesenthal, Germany's highest town at 914m. This unique location in the former East Germany provides visitors with insights into the region's rich cultural heritage alongside quality skiing experiences. The surrounding Ore Mountains offer excellent cross-country skiing across a vast network of trails, winter hiking paths, and traditional Christmas markets famous throughout Germany.
Fichtelberg
, germany