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Best moderate trails in Fichtel Mountain Nature Park

Best moderate trails in Fichtel Mountain Nature Park

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The Fichtelgebirge Nature Park lies like a large horseshoe in north-east Bavaria. With peaks such as the Schneeberg and Ochsenkopf, the highest peaks in Franconia, it attracts countless visitors every year. The 4 major rivers Main, Eger, Naab and Saale also have their source here. The park was founded in 1971.

The Fichtelgebirge is divided into two very different natural areas - the rugged, hard-to-populate High Fichtelgebirge with its Atlantic climate and the more sheltered, man-made Inner Fichtelgebirge with its continental climate. These very different habitats are home to a variety of different animals and plants, and organisms that were displaced elsewhere by the Ice Age were also able to survive here.

Top sights

Karchessee
Karchessee
Pond
Reissingerbrunnen
Reissingerbrunnen
Spring
Weißmainquelle
Weißmainquelle
Spring
Kleiner Haberstein
Kleiner Haberstein
Peak
Haberstein
Haberstein
Peak
Weißmainfels
Weißmainfels
Peak

Top trails

  1. #1 - Luisenburg - Haberstein - Rock Labyrinth

    4.7 (43)·Moderate·4.7 km·Est. 1.5–2 hr
    Impressive nature hike in the Fichtelgebirge near Wunsiedel. The largest rock labyrinth in Europe is a popular destination in the Fichtelgebirge and is well suited for families with children (but not for prams). Here you can discover the huge, 300 million year old granite boulders, caves and gorges that give the landscape a mysterious charm. There are several impressive vantage points and opportunities to rest. The maze itself is open during the summer months through November. Highlights: -...

  2. #2 - Kösseine via Rock Labyrinth

    4.6 (42)·Moderate·11.7 km·Est. 3.5–4 hr
    Attractive circular hike to the Kösseine. The well-signposted route leads from the Luisenburg car park, which is subject to a charge, along good paths to the summit of the Kösseine. With its double peak, the Kösseine is one of the most scenic mountains in the Fichtelgebirge. The higher of the two is the summit of the Große Kösseine (939 m), which lies with its sea of granite boulders in a 15.8-hectare nature reserve. The smaller Burgsteinfelsen (869 m) impresses with its mighty rock castle,...

  3. #3 - Fichtelsee - Seehaus

    4.4 (18)·Moderate·5.5 km·Est. 1.5–2 hr
    Family-friendly circular hike in the Fichtelgebirge Nature Park near Fichtelberg. The varied route leads from the car park at the Waldhotel through the Fichtelseemoor natural forest reserve to the Seehaus, which is open all year round, on the western slope of the Seehügel and back again. There is a playground at the lake and good opportunities to go into the water.

  4. #4 - Ochsenkopf

    4.4 (18)·Moderate·6 km·Est. 2–2.5 hr
    Popular hike in the Fichtelgebirge Nature Park near Bischofsgrün. The hiking route leads from the car park at Karchessee, where there are refreshment stops, a children's playground and a beer garden, to the summit of the Ochsenkopf. Here, too, you can stop for refreshments and enjoy the marvellous view of the Fichtelgebirge.

  5. #5 - Weißenstadt - Weihermühle (Mill)

    4.2 (15)·Moderate·4.7 km·Est. 1–1.5 hr

  6. #6 - Seehaus, Nußhardt and Schneeberg

    4.8 (20)·Moderate·9 km·Est. 3–3.5 hr
    Popular circular hiking trail in the Fichtelgebirge nature park, Bavaria. This is a promising round on two peaks of the Fichtelgebirge. From the hikers' car park, the trail follows a small brook to the Seehaus and continues to the Nußhardt, which is surrounded by a nature reserve. It then leads on to the Schneeberg with its Schneeberg tower, which can be seen from afar. Here, the view can be enjoyed for a moment, or you can have a picnic before turning around and hiking back the same...

  7. #7 - Fichtelsee - Platte - Seehaus

    4.6 (13)·Moderate·9.7 km·Est. 3–3.5 hr
    Popular circular route in the Fichtelgebirge Nature Park, Bavaria. This hike connects one of the most popular lakes in the Fichtelgebirge with one of the most beautiful mountain peaks - the Fichtelsee and the Plattengipfel. After just a few kilometers, the trail reaches the Fichtelsee, which is well-developed for tourism and is used as a natural outdoor pool in the summer months. With its massive pile of granite boulders, the Platten is one of the most striking peaks in the Schneeberg...

  8. #8 - Bad Berneck - Thiesenring Loop

    4.7 (16)·Moderate·10.5 km·Est. 3.5–4 hr
    Panoramic round tour in the Fichtelgebirge On this quite challenging tour, you can learn interesting facts about the landscape and the history of the region from the information boards. The tour was named after Carl Thiesen, who is an honorary citizen of Bad Berneck. The hiking sign is a red spruce on a white background. Accessible by bus and train.

  9. #9 - Weissenstadt Loop 3: To the Rudolfstein and the Three-Brothers-Rock

    4.6 (17)·Moderate·9 km·Est. 2.5–3 hr
    Popular circular hiking trail in the Fichtelgebirge Nature Park, Bavaria. The Weißenstadt circular hiking trail 3 leads to two well-known rock formations around Weißenstadt. Firstly, you reach the Rudolfstein, which is known for its striking rocks at the summit, via the high trail. It has been possible to climb one of the rock towers via a staircase since 1890. After enjoying the views of Lake Weißenstadt, the route continues to the legendary Three Brothers Rocks. Highlights of the...

  10. #10 - Kösseine Circular Route

    4.5 (20)·Moderate·5.5 km·Est. 2–2.5 hr
    Popular circular route in the Fichtelgebirge Nature Park near Tröstau. The well-marked hiking route leads from the hiking car park at the edge of the forest to the Kösseine mountain massif. It passes the Kösseine cross, Kösseinehaus and the summit of the Große Kösseine. There are great views of the Fichtelgebirge, especially from the viewing tower. Highlights: - Small and large Kösseine - Observation tower
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There are eight information centres in the park: the Grassemann Open-Air Museum, the Leupoldsdorf Castle Gatehouse information centre, the Zell information centre in the Kleinlosnitz Upper Franconian Farm Museum, the Weißenstadt information barn, the Mehlmeisel Forest House with wildlife park, the Häuselloh show quarry, the "Kleiner Johannes" old mine and the Kirchenlamitz information centre and granite labyrinth.

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