Monte Kaolino, Sand skiing mountain in Hirschau, Germany
Monte Kaolino is a white sand hill in Hirschau made of fine kaolin sand that rises about 440 meters above the surrounding landscape. The hill formed as a byproduct of kaolin mining and now offers slopes for sand skiing along with various recreational activities.
The hill formed from kaolin sand deposits accumulating over decades of mining industry activity. In the 1950s, local skiers began experimenting on the sand slopes, which led to establishing a ski club in 1956.
The recreational complex incorporates German engineering excellence through its funicular system, enabling year-round skiing activities on the sand slopes.
The site offers lodging, dining, and a water park alongside the sand skiing slopes. Visitors should plan according to the season and weather conditions, as sand conditions can vary.
You can actually ski on real sand instead of snow here, which is possible at only a few places worldwide. This unusual activity works best under dry conditions when the kaolin sand has the right consistency.
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