Ridge trail Erzgebirge/Vogtland

  • 34.24 km long
  • Difficulty: medium
  • Condition: easy
  • Great panorama
  • Cross-country skiing
  • 7:50 h
  • 34.24 km
  • 402 m
  • 307 m
  • 733 m
  • 953 m
  • 220 m
  • Start: Schöneck, IFA Holiday Park
  • Destination: Johanngeorgenstadt

The ridge cross-country ski trail along the mountain ridge from Vogtland's Schöneck to the Ore Mountains' Johanngeorgenstadt is one of the most beautiful and snow-secure trails in Germany and has been awarded the distinction "Excellent Trail" .

In the midst of the Erzgebirge/Vogtland Nature Park, it offers the best conditions over a length of 36 km and is also suitable for inexperienced cross-country skiers. With its designated 18 connecting trails with ideal entry points and local trails (approx. 90 km), it forms a ski region of special appeal.

To regularly maintain and groom the ridge trail Erzgebirge/Vogtland, five maintenance companies use state-of-the-art technology for you. The grooming of the trails costs between 50,000 and 70,000 euros annually. Numerous helpers volunteer to keep operations running.

Besides excellent tracks, optimal skiing pleasure is ensured by appropriate signage and constantly cleared parking lots at the entrances.

Waypoints

Start
Start
Schöneck, IFA Holiday Park
Bikewelt Schöneck
  • Bike park

Good to know

Pavements

Unknown (99%)
Gravel (1%)

Best to visit

suitable
Depends on weather

Directions

Equipment

Sports Rental Sport-Albert
08248 Klingenthal, Mühlleithen Passhöhe
Phone 037465-41011

Sports Rental Intersport-Schulze
08248 Klingenthal, Mühlleithen Passhöhe
Phone 037465-6900

Directions & Parking facilities

Getting there
A 72, exit Plauen South - Oelnitz - Schöneck
Parking
Parking lot IFA Holiday Park Schöneck
Public transportation
Vogtlandbahn, line VB 1, stop Schöneck Holiday Park
Bus line V-38 (Oelsnitz - Schöneck - Klingenthal)

Author

Tourist-Information Klingenthal i.A. Tourismusverband Vogtland

Organization

Klingenthal

Safety guidelines

The FIS code of conduct for cross-country skiers and the trail regulations of the German Ski Association apply on the ridge trail.

  • Every cross-country skier must behave in a way that does not endanger or harm others.
  • Marking and information signs must be observed. Pedestrians and dogs are not allowed to enter the trail in its entire width.
  • It is generally required to ski on the right track - including groups.
  • Overtaking is allowed on the left or right; the skier in front does not have to leave the track.
  • Ski tours must be avoided at darkness and in extremely bad weather conditions.
  • The trail must be left when resting or catching your breath.