Best trails near Ochsenkopf
4.4(109 reviews)
Ochsenkopf: This area is best seen from the trail. Good news: 13 trails will get you there, including hiking and camping trails. Plan your trip with hand-curated trail maps, along with reviews and photos from nature lovers like you. Ochsenkopf: Looking for a challenge? Choose from 13 more difficult routes. No matter how you like to get out in nature, the trails near Ochsenkopf are perfect for walkers and outdoor enthusiasts.
Top trails
- 4.5 (55)·Hard·11.3 km·Est. 4–4.5 hrPopular quality trail in the Fichtelgebirge Nature Park, Bavaria. The Weißmain-Ochsenkopf-Steig is a certified quality hiking trail in the Fichtelgebirge. Starting from the paid car park at the Ochsenkopf Nord valley station in Bischofsgrün, the trail leads up to the Ochsenkopf on a very varied and quite challenging route. Lots of unspoilt nature, wild rock formations, fantastic panoramic views and a picturesque river course await along the way. If necessary, the hike can be shortened using...
- 4.4 (18)·Moderate·6 km·Est. 2–2.5 hrPopular 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.
- 4.4 (6)·Moderate·3.4 km·Est. 1–1.5 hrPanoramic hike from Bischofsgrün in the Fichtelgebirge. From the town hall in Bischofsgrün, the hiking trail zig-zags up to the Ochsenkopf. Once you reach the summit, there is a marvellous view, refreshment stop and children's playground. You can either take the same route back down to the valley or take the "Seilschwebebahn Nord" cable car. More information can be found at https://www.ochsenkopf.info/sommer/seilbahnen/ ----------------------------------------- Accessible by bus and train
- 5.0 (4)·Hard·59.9 km·Est. 19–20.5 hrChallenging mountain hike in the Fichtelgebirge Nature Park in Bavaria. The hike should ideally be split over several days with overnight accommodation in Weißenstadt and Neubau. The "highlights" of this beautiful tour are the 12 peaks: - Schneeberg (1053 m) - Ochsenkopf (1024 m) - Nußhardt (972 m) - Kösseine (939 m) - Platte (884 m) - Burgstein (879 m) - Waldstein (877 m) - Rudolfstein (866 m) - Gr.Haberstein (848 m) - Kornberg (827 m) - Hohe Matze (813 m) - Epprechtstein (798m)
- 5.0 (2)·Hard·51 km·Est. 15–16.5 hrAt first, the route climbs leisurely along a tarmac road, then continues along gravel paths. Don't miss the turn-off to the right onto the beautiful single trail (one of the 2 or 3 highlights of the tour). Then up to the Ochsenkopf. There is also a nice MTB downhill test here (incl. lift). This route leads down the other side of the hill into the Main valley. This descent is quite challenging and interesting, at least at the beginning. The path consists of many stone steps that you can...
- 4.5 (2)·Hard·16.1 km·Est. 5–5.5 hrStage 1 of the Main-Danube Trail: eastern line. The first stage of the long-distance hiking trail leads from Bischofsgrün to the summit of the Ochsenkopf, where you can stop for refreshments. It continues past the Weißmain spring to the Nagelsee stage destination. Highlights: - View from the Ochsenkopf landmark rock - View from the Weißmainfels - New pond ------------------------------- Accessible by bus and train
Frequently asked questions
What are the different types of hiking trails near Ochsenkopf?
There are plenty of things to do on hiking trails near Ochsenkopf. On AllTrails.com/en-gb/, you'll find 11 hiking trails, and more.
Where is the best place to hike near Ochsenkopf?
According to users from AllTrails.com, the best place to hike near Ochsenkopf is Weißmain-Ochsenkopf-Steig, which has a 4.5 star rating from 55 reviews. This trail is 11.3 km long with an elevation gain of 489 m.
What is the longest trail near Ochsenkopf?
According to AllTrails.com, the longest trail near Ochsenkopf is 12 Summit Tour Fichtelgebirge. This trail is estimated to be 59.9 km long.
Which trail has the most elevation gain near Ochsenkopf?
Ochsenkopf: With an ascent of 2,289 m, 12 Summit Tour Fichtelgebirge has the most elevation gain of all of the trails in the area. The next highest ascent trail is Goldkronach - Ochsenkopf - Schneeberg with 1,702 m of elevation gain.
What is the most popular and difficult trail near Ochsenkopf?
The most popular and difficult trail near Ochsenkopf is Weißmain-Ochsenkopf-Steig with a 4.5-star rating from 55 reviews.