Cross-country ski trails in Erzgebirge

The approximately 35-kilometre-long ridge trail in the Erzgebirge / Vogtland Nature Park has been awarded the "Excellent Trail" title and is one of the most snow-sure and beautiful cross-country trails in Germany. The route leads from Schöneck to Johanngeorgenstadt and runs along the main ridge of the Westerzgebirge. On the way there are various entrances, connecting trails and local trails, which make the ridge trail shorter and more varied. This makes it suitable for both inexperienced and ambitious cross-country skiers. The Fichtelgebirge mountains, panoramic viewpoints and sun terraces make the long-distance trail an exceptional experience. The cross-country trails are double-tracked and there are sections that are suitable for skating.

Good cross-country skiing conditions are especially important for beginners and children. In the cold season, the area around the Kuhberg in the Erzgebirge / Vogtland Nature Park is transformed into a true winter wonderland. Here you will find everything you need for cross-country skiing. The Sonnenloipe Schönheide is a one-kilometre circular route in sunny terrain, which is floodlit in the evenings until 9pm. The easy trail with slight inclines is suitable for skaters and classic cross-country skiers. If there is enough snow, it is possible to enter the Kuhbergloipe from here. It is laid out around the Kuhberg and runs for seven kilometres through snow-covered winter forests and up to the summit. From here you have a fantastic view over the Vogtland. You can stop off at the Prinz Georg lookout tower and enjoy the hearty Vogtland cuisine.

The Ore Mountains are known for their high ridges and deep valleys, which offer ideal conditions for winter sports. Cross-country skiing in the Ore Mountains is a unique experience and a huge selection of trails for all ages and levels of difficulty provides plenty of variety. Most of the areas are snow-sure due to their high altitude, the best-known regions being Oberwiesenthal, Altenberg and Carlsfeld. In the large ski areas you can combine cross-country skiing with downhill skiing. The smaller cross-country skiing areas are interconnected, so you will find a large cross-country skiing network. Ideal conditions for classic cross-country skiing and skating are offered by the Rätzteich area, Seiffen and the Rübenau-Kühnhaide-Reitzenhain connection. Everywhere you can rent cross-country equipment and find numerous accommodation options, shelters and trail users.

Best cross-country skiing areas in the Ore Mountains include:

• Rübenau-Kühnhaide-Reitzenhain: ideally suited for beginners
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• Rützteich area: popular, mainly easy routes, especially for skaters
• Carlsfeld: one of the most snow-sure places in Saxony, with cross-country trails for every level of difficulty
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• Weitersglashütte: the only place that lies between Klingenthal / Mühlleithen and Johanngeorgenstadt directly on the Kammloipe
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• Oberwiesenthal: excellent location on the Fichtelberg, with around 50 km of groomed and well-signposted cross-country ski trails, very snow-sure, there are even snow-covered elite trails here
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• Schöneck: Start or finish of the Kammloipe, with a dream location on a flat high plateau and connections to other cross-country skiing areas
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• Schwarzenberg: snow-assured, large wooded areas, with a network of cross-country ski trails around 200 kilometres long
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• Wernesgrün and Stützengrün: groomed cross-country ski trails around the Kuhberg
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• Nassau: approx. 25 km cross-country skiing trail network with skating track and night trail