Ochsenkopf, Mountain summit in Fichtelgebirge, Austria.
Ochsenkopf is a mountain summit in the Fichtelgebirge region standing 1024 meters high. The peak features a communication tower and viewing platform that overlook the surrounding landscape.
The mountain first appears in mining records from 1495, documenting extraction activities led by Lorenz von Ploben. This shows the peak served as an important economic center during medieval times.
The name comes from an ox head carving visible in the rock formations at the summit. Visitors can discover this historical mark and learn how local tradition shaped the mountain's identity.
Two ropeways provide year-round access to the summit, with the northern station near Bischofsgrün and the southern station near Fleckl. This allows visitors to reach the peak without a long climb and spend more time enjoying the views.
The peak sits exactly at the European watershed where the source streams of the White Main River and Fichtelnaab River originate. Visitors stand on a spot where water flows in different directions toward distant destinations.
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