Oberhof

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Location

Thüringen
Germany
50° 41' 4.5744" N, 10° 42' 33.732" E
DE
General info: 

In Oberhof situated at the „Rennsteig“, a famous Thuringian hiking path, alpine and especially cross country skiers will get their money’s worth. Two ski lifts carry you up to lots of slopes and trails suitable for any requirements. Concerning competitions in biathlon or Nordic combined as well as luge and bob races Oberhof is a world class resort. But you can also have fun there with special activities like ice-rafting or snow-tubing.

BASE: 2624ft
SUMMIT: 2723ft
VERTICAL DROP: 98ft

NO. OF. LIFTS: 2
Gondolas: 0
Chairs: 1
Surface: 1

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NO. OF. LIFTS: 3
Gondolas: 0
Chairs: 0
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