Best trails near Alte Kolonnade

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.

This idyllic circular route starts and ends in the romantic spa town of Bad Berneck, following the picturesque course of the Ölschnitz river deep into the forested Fichtel Mountains. The route leads along natural riverside paths and shaded forest trails upstream toward Gefrees before returning on the opposite side of the valley. A major highlight is the wild and romantic Ölschnitz Valley, featuring striking rock formations and lush flora directly along the water. The trail is technically...