Oberwiesenthal Ski Resort Guide
Oberwiesenthal, Germany
Rated: 2/5 (from 5 ratings)
| Recommended For | Intermediates. |
|---|---|
| Total Piste Length | 21km |
| Highest Lift | 1,210m |
| Resort Height | 910m |
| Nearest Airports | Karlovy Vary and Dresden |
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Oberwiesenthal
The ski area of Oberwiesenthal is at an altitude of 910m, with 21km of marked runs.
Summary
Oberwiesenthal has direct access to 21km 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 4cm, expected on 22 December.
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Snow this week
| Sun | Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat |
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| Snow to base | Snow to base |
Ski Area Stats
Oberwiesenthal Ski Area
| Black Pistes Expert Trails | 1 | |
|---|---|---|
| Red Pistes Intermediate Runs | 9 | 13km |
| Blue Pistes Easy Trails | 4 | 8km |
| Downhill Total Length | 21km | |
| Cross Country Total Length | 50km | |
| Ski Lifts Number of Lifts | 8 | |
Altitudes & Slopes
Oberwiesenthal Ski Area Heights
| Highest Lift | 1,210m |
|---|---|
| Resort Altitude (Oberwiesenthal) | 910m |
| Lowest Piste | 900m |
| Max Vertical | 310m |
Ski Slope Aspects
E, S, W
Oberwiesenthal has ski slopes facing south (for sunny skiing).
Ratings & Suitability
| Intermediate Skiers | |
|---|---|
| Beginners | |
| Snowboarding | |
| Apres-Ski |
Ski Lessons in Oberwiesenthal
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.
