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Oberwiesenthal Ski Resort Guide

Oberwiesenthal, Germany

Rated: 2/5 (from 5 ratings)

Ski Area Highlights
Recommended ForIntermediates.
Total Piste Length13 miles
Highest Lift3,970ft
Resort Height2,986ft
 Nearest AirportsKarlovy Vary and Dresden
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Oberwiesenthal

The ski area of Oberwiesenthal is at an altitude of 2,986ft, with 13 miles of marked runs.

Summary

Oberwiesenthal has direct access to 13 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?

There is currently no significant snow in the 7-day forecast for Oberwiesenthal.

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Ski Area Stats

Oberwiesenthal Ski Area

Piste and Lift Stats
Black Pistes
Expert Trails
 1 
Red Pistes
Intermediate Runs
 9 8 miles
Blue Pistes
Easy Trails
 4 5 miles
Downhill
Total Length
13 miles
Cross Country
Total Length
31 miles
Ski Lifts
Number of Lifts
8

Altitudes & Slopes

Oberwiesenthal Ski Area Heights

Lift Heights and Resort Altitude
Highest Lift3,970ft
Resort Altitude (Oberwiesenthal)2,986ft
Lowest Trail2,953ft
Max Vertical1,017ft

Ski Slope Aspects

E, S, W

Oberwiesenthal has ski slopes facing south (for sunny skiing).

Ratings & Suitability

Ratings for Oberwiesenthal
Intermediate Skiers
Beginners
Snowboarding
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Ski Lessons in Oberwiesenthal

Find a Ski Instructor

To choose a Ski School, and book Group Ski Lessons or a Private Instructor, see Oberwiesenthal Ski Schools and Oberwiesenthal Ski Instructors.

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.

Oberwiesenthal Webcams

The Webcams in Oberwiesenthal are not always up-to-date. Please check the date on the image to ensure you are seeing current snow conditions.

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