Ski area Špičák Zelezná Ruda

Information about the ski area

Highest point:	1,202 m	Gondola lift:	0
Lowest point:	854 m	Pistes in total:	8 km
Altitude ski resort:	820 m	Pistes:	3.5 km
Lifts in total:	12	Pistes:	3.6 km
Tow lifts:	11	Pistes:	0.9 km
Chair lifts:	1

Ski area Špičák Zelezná Ruda

The most important ski area in the Bohemian Forest is Špičák. The lift pass "Ski Špičák" offers you access to approx. 8 km of piste at an altitude of up to 1,202 m. From gentle practice slopes for beginners to intermediate pistes for the more advanced and demanding black descents for those looking for a challenge, there is something for everyone here. Children can enjoy their first attempts at skiing with skiing lessons on the suitable gentle slopes in the Pinguinland area. The "K2 Snowpark" awaits snowboarder and freestylers and offers varied and perfectly prepared obstacles of all difficulty levels.

If that’s not enough you should try out the pistes at nearby Pancíř (1,213 m), Belveder (900 m) or Hojsova Stráž (900 m). Approx. 10 km away on the German side you will find the Großer Arber ski area which offers a total of 12 km of piste at an altitude of 1,456 m.

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Night skiing Železná Ruda (Bohemian Forest)

In the nature park Bohemian Forest in Czech, the ski area Špičák Železná Ruda offers the opportunity of using the piste for night skiing. Three times per week the night ski area opens its pistes for longer than usual and the slopes surrounding the resort Železná Ruda can be used until late in the evening. Tickets for night skiing are available as an addition to the regular lift pass in the ski area. If you want to spend the day off skis but still want to go night skiing, you can save the day's pass and only buy a ticket for night skiing.

Après ski Železná Ruda (Bohemian Forest)

At the Špičák valley station you’ll find several huts-at particularly low price- which invite you to stop by after a day’s skiing. Directly in Železná Ruda there are various bars, discos and arcades, which are particularly popular amongst Czech guests.

Alongside skiing, you also have the opportunity of toboggan rides or winter hikes, where you can enjoy the peace in the snow-covered forests of the natural park away from the hustle and bustle of the pistes.

Snowpark: K2 Snowpark Vítkovice Železná Ruda (Bohemian Forest)

In Železná Ruda there are only great piste descents and a fascinating panoramic view but also a great opportunity to test your nerves in the "K2 Snowpark Vítkovice". You have never done anything like it before? No problem, the area is designed in such a way that all skills are catered for alike - beginner or pro. Multiple jumps in various sizes and designs are ideal for everyone to try out a high-fly. YOu can also test out diverse rails, tubes and boxes.

The park set-up is changed various times throughout the season, so the "regulars" don't get bored too quickly. Various events, such as the "Park Shooting" round off the perfect offer.

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Expert rating report Špičák Zelezná Ruda

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(2.4 out of 5 stars)

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Lifts & cable cars
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Families & children
Beginners
Experts & freeriders
Snow parks
Cross-country facilities & trails

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Après ski
Orientation (piste maps, info boards & sign posting)
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Getting there & parking facilities

Ski area Špičák Zelezná Ruda