The longest descent in northern Bavaria on the Ochsenkopf
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The longest descent in northern Bavaria on the Ochsenkopf

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Fun on the slope descents in the Alps: this is possible at the ski resort on the Ochsenkopf in the Fichtel mountains. The two longest descents in northern Bavaria are tempting.

Fun on the slope descents in the Alps: this is possible at the ski resort on the Ochsenkopf in the Fichtel mountains. The two longest descents in northern Bavaria are tempting. And the flat slopes with surface lift mean that even skiing newbies can have go without any fear. Cross-country skiers will find an extensive cross-country network all around the Ochsenkopf mountain. To reach the ski resort we recommended that you take one of the regional buses run by the Nuremberg transport authority (VGN) from Bayreuth station: for example the number 329 bus towards “Fichtelberg”, until the stop “Bischofsgrün Schwebebahn Nord”.

Arrival
Ochsenkopf
Fröbershammer 27
95493 Bischofsgrün
Next station
Bayreuth Hbf (main station)

Our tip: Please make sure to check your train connection and the expected capacity before you start your journey.

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