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

Interesting places nearby

The ski area Braunlage – Wurmberg is suitable for beginners and intermediate skiers. The Mount Wurmberg possesses Northern Germany’s latest skyride. There are numerous slopes suitable for all levels of difficulty.

The ski area Breitenberg-Hochalpe is the largest and most snow reliable ski area in the Ostallgäu. A modern skyride takes you to the ski circuit Hochalp on an altitude of 1200 m to 1600 m.

Brides-les-bains, experience the 3 Valleys in a new way: fresh air, cosy and friendly atmosphere, far from the purpose-built and crowded areas.

Located high above Lake Brienz, the Axalp ski area is snow-sure with varied terrain and alternatives including a sledge run and natural ice rink.

BASE: 4593ft
SUMMIT: 6561ft
VERTICAL DROP: 1968ft

The Swiss villages Waltensburg, Andiast and Brigels/Breil are located on a sunny terrace above the Rheintal.

Quiet mountainside village across the valley from verbier, plans for major lift expansion from here towards a fifth valley.

BASE: 3618ft
SUMMIT: 7322ft
VERTICAL DROP: 3704ft