Skiarena Wasserkuppe

Location

Main-Tauber-Kreis

Germany

49° 37' 51.9996" N, 9° 49' 36.9984" E

General info:

Skiing on the Wasserkuppe, the highest mountain in Hesse and the birth place of gliding. Tree cover is thin in the Rhon mountains (contrasting with Germany's other low mountain regions).

BASE: 1476ft
SUMMIT: 3018ft
VERTICAL DROP: 1541ft

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

Interesting places nearby

Brienz - Axalp

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

Brigels / Breil

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

Bruson et Val de Bagnes

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

Well known for nordic skiing and biathlon, Brusson is a first-level centre for international competitions. The slopes for the cross-country ski develop themselves along the Evançon river up to Extrepieraz, going through the Vollon flat.

Bublava

The border village Bublava lies in the heart of Krušné mountains. Thanks to its good location with plenty of snow it is a popular tourist center.

Buchenberg Buching

In winter we have numerous sport activities. Beginners and experts will find ideal slopes for skiing and snowboarding.