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Best partially-paved trails in Fichtel Mountain Nature Park

Best partially-paved trails in Fichtel Mountain Nature Park

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The Fichtelgebirge Nature Park lies like a large horseshoe in the north-east of 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 displaced elsewhere by the Ice Age have also survived 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 - Weißenstadt - Weihermühle (Mill)

    4.2 (15)·Moderate·2.9 mi·Est. 1–1.5 hr

  2. #2 - Schneeberg Loop with Detour to Rudolfstein

    4.2 (19)·Moderate·6.8 mi·Est. 3.5–4 hr
    Panoramic loop in the Fichtelgebirge Nature Park near Bischofsgrün. The exciting tour leads through the forest first to the Rudolfstein with bizarre rock formations. There is also a staircase so the rocks can be seen from above. Afterward, the tour continues to the Schneeberg, where some meters in altitude must be overcome. Here, the tremendous distant view rewards, especially from the Schneeberg tower. Highlights: - Rudolfstein - Schneeberg - great views

  3. #3 - Goldsteig South Route Stage 1: Marktredwitz - Friedenfels

    5.0 (4)·Hard·12.3 mi·Est. 6–6.5 hr
    This route follows stage 1 of the Goldsteig, a long-distance trail from Marktredwitz to Passau, beginning in Marktredwitz and ending in Friedenfels. The trail leaves the Auenpark, passing a natural outdoor pool and rural fields before ascending into the heart of the Steinwald Nature Park. Hikers encounter the Basaltpferdchen rock formations, the medieval Weißenstein castle ruins with its panoramic keep, the Kibitzstein rock arch, and quiet woodland paths leading into Friedenfels. Overnight...

  4. #4 - Ochsenkopfweg

    4.8 (4)·Hard·5.3 mi·Est. 3–3.5 hr

  5. #5 - Goldkronach Rundwanderweg Nr. 4

    3.6 (2)·Moderate·6.8 mi·Est. 2.5–3 hr

  6. #6 - Rundwanderweg Weißenstadt Nr. 4

    3.7 (4)·Moderate·5.2 mi·Est. 2–2.5 hr

  7. #7 - Kaiserweg

    5.0 (1)·Moderate·9.5 mi·Est. 4–4.5 hr

  8. #8 - Goldkronach - Ochsenkopf - Schneeberg

    5.0 (2)·Hard·31.7 mi·Est. 15–16.5 hr
    At first it goes leisurely up a tar road, then on gravel paths. The junction on the right onto the beautiful SingelTrail (one of the 2 to 3 highlights of the tour) should not be missed. Then up on the ox head. There is also a nice MTB downhill test (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 easily jump down with the fully....

  9. #9 - Saaleradweg Etappe 1: Saalequelle - Hof

    4.0 (1)·Hard·21 mi·Est. 8.5–9.5 hr
    1st stage of the official Saale Cycle Path from the Saale source to the mouth of the Elbe The long-distance cycle path is an official cycle path of the Saaleradweg eV and is signposted with the pictogram of a cyclist on a blue stripe and the text "Saale". The long-distance cycle path runs on cycle path D-Route 11, which runs from the Baltic Sea to Upper Bavaria. The route is also part of the R1 European cycle route (France / Russia) and the EuroVelo2 (Ireland / Russia). Highlights: -...

  10. #10 - Franconian Mountain Trail Stage 13: Goldkronach - Bayreuth

    5.0 (1)·Moderate·7.9 mi·Est. 3.5–4 hr
    This route is stage 13 of the Fränkischer Gebirgsweg, a long-distance trail in Bavaria; this specific segment starts in Goldkronach and ends in Bayreuth. The path leads from the historic gold-mining town of Goldkronach, located at the foot of the Fichtel Mountains, and heads toward the famous Wagnerian festival city. The itinerary follows the courses of the Kornbach and Seelohbach streams, passing through Untersteinach and traversing the scenic "Steinachtal mit Deichselhölzchen" nature...
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There are eight information points in the park: the Grassemann open-air museum, the Leupoldsdorf Castle gatehouse information point, the Zell information point 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 point and granite labyrinth.

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Frequently asked questions

Where is the best partially-paved trail to hike in Fichtel Mountain Nature Park?

According to users from AllTrails.com, the best partially-paved trail to hike in Fichtel Mountain Nature Park is Weißenstadt - Weihermühle (Mill), which has a 4.2 star rating from 15 reviews. This trail is 2.9 mi long with an elevation gain of 337 ft.

What is the longest partially-paved trail in Fichtel Mountain Nature Park?

According to AllTrails.com, the longest partially-paved trail in Fichtel Mountain Nature Park is Rund um den Ochsenkopf. This trail is estimated to be 41.1 mi long.

How many partially paved trails are in Fichtel Mountain Nature Park?

There are 53 partially paved trails in Fichtel Mountain Nature Park.These partially paved trails have an average 4.3-star ratingfrom 95 AllTrails community reviews.

Which partially paved trail has the most elevation gain in Fichtel Mountain Nature Park?

Rund um den Ochsenkopf has the most elevation gain for partially paved trails with 6,781 ft of total ascent. The park's runner-up is Goldkronach - Ochsenkopf - Schneeberg, which has 5,583 ft of elevation gain.

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