Obereggen
Weather at Obereggen
Low: 2.1°C / High: 2.1°C
Wind: SW 2 km/h
Recent Snowfall
24 hours: 1 cm
7 days: 69 cm
Snow Depth
Base: 130 cm
Season Total: 78 cm
Resort Status
Resort Overview
Obereggen delivers 50 kilometres of meticulously maintained slopes across the eastern Dolomites, with skiing elevations from 1,550 to 2,500 metres beneath the distinctive Latemar massif. The resort combines flowing intermediate cruisers with challenging expert terrain, including the famous Oberholz black run that hosts regular FIS-sanctioned slalom competitions. Modern snowmaking systems cover 100% of all marked runs, ensuring reliable conditions throughout winter. The area features exceptional on-mountain facilities, including the architecturally acclaimed Oberholz mountain restaurant which perfectly frames the surrounding UNESCO-protected Dolomite landscape through panoramic windows.
Trails & Terrain
Trails
Total Runs
45
Total Area
49km
30.4 miles
Obereggen Lift System
The Obereggen lift system comprises 18 modern installations that efficiently connect all sectors of the Ski Center Latemar network. The infrastructure features the high-capacity Latemar Eight-seater Corones and Obereggen gondolas complemented by detachable chairlifts with weather protection bubbles serving primary routes. Recent investments have introduced RFID ticketing technology, heated seats on newer lifts, and expanded uphill capacity by 35%, effectively eliminating queues even during peak periods. The system's intelligent design enables excellent circulation throughout the ski area, with strategic lift placements that facilitate natural progression through increasingly challenging terrain while minimising traversing between sectors.
Lifts
Total Lifts
18
Lift Types
5
Location & Getting There
Situated 25 kilometres northeast of Bolzano in South Tyrol, Obereggen occupies a spectacular position at the foot of the Latemar massif within the UNESCO-protected Dolomites. The resort village maintains authentic Alpine architecture and strong cultural connections to the region's trilingual heritage, with Italian, German, and Ladin influences evident in local cuisine and traditions. The surrounding region features remarkable biodiversity within protected forest zones, accessible via winter hiking trails. Obereggen's strategic location places it within the Ski Center Latemar network alongside Pampeago and Predazzo, while proximity to Bolzano enables easy access despite the resort's mountain setting.
Obereggen
, italy