At 1024 metres, the Ochsenkopf is the second highest mountain in the Fichtelgebirge and is located at the last tip of Bavaria, right on the border with Saxony and the Czech Republic. Some locals cajoled the lift operator and were then allowed to build a track into the mountainside, so it's hardly surprising that everything here looks rather rough and rugged.
The routes
There is only one "official" trail: an approximately 2-kilometre-long route that runs parallel to the fast chairlift. The operator points out that the trail is not maintained - and can be ridden accordingly. There is no flow feeling on this old-school rattling trail. The weapon of choice here is
weapon of choice here is clearly a big bike; freeriders reach their limits in the rough terrain. The upper section is very rocky, blocked and requires good bike control, while the middle section is more moderate, fast and features various jumps and wooden structures. But here, too, we have to criticise: Although the jumps are not particularly big, they are so unfavourably constructed (narrow, rough landings) that they are reserved for connoisseurs and experts. At the very bottom, you have to pedal through the flat, and although there are still a few narrow dirt jumps, they could only make us smile faintly.
Information about the Bikepark Ochsenkopf:
- Routes: 1
- Lift: Chairlift
- Start of season: May
- Opening hours: 9.00-17.00
- Day ticket adult: 19,50 Euro
- Bike hire: yes
- Driving technique school: yes
- Info phone: +49 (0)9277-975379
- E-mail: info@fichtlride.de
Distances:
- Stuttgart 3.5 hours
- Munich 3 hours
- Frankfurt 3 hours
- Berlin 3.5 hours
- Innsbruck 4.5 hours
- Basel 5.5 hours
Overall rating: 4.5
out of 10 possible points
The trail is suitable for downhillers who love bumpy, blocked trails to utilise the full suspension travel.
Further information at http://www.bullheadhouse.de/
Dimitri Lehner
Editor
