Fichtelberg, Summit and ski resort in Oberwiesenthal, Germany
The Fichtelberg stands at 1,214 meters (3,983 feet) above sea level, making it the tallest point in Saxony and the second highest summit in the Ore Mountains. Several slopes and ascent routes spread across its flanks, offering different levels of difficulty for winter sports enthusiasts and walkers.
Oskar Puschmann built the first structure on the summit in 1889 to accommodate growing numbers of visitors. A few decades later, in 1924, the cable car began operation and made access considerably easier.
The cable car and narrow-gauge railway have carried hikers and skiers from Oberwiesenthal up the slopes for nearly a century. These historic rail connections and modern lifts form a well-coordinated system that operates year-round, serving locals and visitors alike.
The slopes offer over 15 kilometers (about 10 miles) of runs with different levels of difficulty, served by six lifts. Visitors in summer find hiking trails that cover the entire massif and suit both beginners and experienced walkers.
A weather station at the summit has collected meteorological data for many decades and houses a triangulation point from 1864. This marker once served regional surveying work and remains in place today.
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