In winter, the Feldberg (1,493 m) is known as an excellent winter sports area. The Feldberg is the highest mountain in the Black Forest and the centre of the winter sports region Hochschwarzwald. The altitude of 950 - 1,450 metres and the snow on approx. 5 km of piste bring a wonderful winter feeling. Skiing is usually possible on more than 100 days. But snow enthusiasts will also find wonderful conditions for cross-country skiing (700 km of cross-country trails stretch across the Upper Black Forest), winter hiking, tobogganing, snow kiting and snowboarding. The amount of snowfall has probably changed in recent years due to the climatic conditions. Compared to the 1960s, the amount of snowfall on the Feldberg has dropped significantly from more than 6.06 metres per winter to 2.92 metres in recent years. A decrease of more than half. In the same period, the number of days the Feldberg was covered in snow fell from 189 to 161. Regardless of this, the Feldberg holds the snow record in the Black Forest. Despite less snow overall, the ski season in the winter sports centres of the Black Forest has not diminished. On the contrary. This is mainly due to the support of modern snow-making facilities.
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