Best trails near Karchessee
4.4(107 reviews)
Want to check out Karchessee from the trail? Good news: 9 trails will get you there, including hiking trails. Plan your trip with hand-curated trail maps, along with reviews and photos from nature lovers like you. Looking for a challenge? Choose from 8 moderate or hard routes. No matter how you like to get out in nature, the trails near Karchessee are perfect for hikers and outdoor enthusiasts.
Top trails
- 4.5 (55)·Hard·7 mi·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 parking lot at the Ochsenkopf Nord valley station in Bischofsgrün, the trail leads up to the Ochsenkopf on a very varied and quite challenging route. Along the way, there is plenty of untouched nature, wild rock formations, fantastic panoramic views and a picturesque river course. If necessary, the hike can be...
- 4.4 (18)·Moderate·3.7 mi·Est. 2–2.5 hrPopular hike in the Fichtelgebirge Nature Park near Bischofsgrün. The hiking route leads from the parking lot 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 a break, including a wonderful view of the Fichtel Mountains.
- 4.8 (19)·Easy·4.1 mi·Est. 1.5–2 hrClose-to-nature hike with exciting information boards for the whole family The starting point of this hike is the Christoph-Seidel-Weg in Bischofsgrün or the parking lot at the Waldgasthaus Karches. From here you follow the hiking trail marking, a blue M (= Mainweg) on a white background, from Bischofsgrün to Karches. There are educational boards for the nature trail along the entire route. Even if there is a slight incline, this hike is well suited for children. Highlights of the hike: -...
- 5.0 (4)·Hard·37.2 mi·Est. 19–20.5 hrDemanding mountain hike in the Fichtelgebirge nature park in Bavaria. The hike should best be divided into several days with overnight accommodations 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) - Wallenstein (877 m) - Rudolfstein (866m) - Gr. Haberstein (848 m) - Kornberg (827 m) - High Matze (813 m) - Epprechtstein (798m)
- 5.0 (2)·Hard·31.7 mi·Est. 15–16.5 hrAt 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....
- 3.6 (2)·Hard·12 mi·Est. 5.5–6 hrPopular winter hiking trail in the Fichtelgebirge Nature Park, Bavaria The Ochsenkopfrunde winter hiking trail is a certified quality hiking trail, which above all captivates with beautiful views over the snow-covered Fichtel Mountains. This circular hike was awarded as the first quality trail ever in the "winter happiness" category. From the starting point in Fichtelberg you hike through densely snow-covered forests to Bischofsgrün and Warmensteinach. The route can be designed individually,...
- Hard·30.4 mi·Est. 14.5–16 hrThis scenic cycling circuit links the quiet village of Klein-Rohrheim with the ancient site of Burg Stein along the old arm of the Rhine River. Navigating flat agricultural paths and riverside tracks, the route leads through the protected wetlands of the Hessische Altrhein-Auen. The area serves as a vital sanctuary for migrating waterbirds, where grey herons and storks can frequently be observed along the marshes. Reaching Burg Stein, visitors encounter the historic stone ruins of a Roman...
Frequently asked questions
What are the different types of hiking trails near Karchessee?
There are plenty of things to do on hiking trails near Karchessee. On AllTrails.com, you'll find 7 hiking trails, and more.
Where is the best place to hike near Karchessee?
According to users from AllTrails.com, the best place to hike near Karchessee is Weißmain-Ochsenkopf-Steig, which has a 4.5 star rating from 55 reviews. This trail is 7.0 mi long with an elevation gain of 1,604 ft.
What is the longest trail near Karchessee?
According to AllTrails.com, the longest trail near Karchessee is 12 Summit Tour Fichtelgebirge. This trail is estimated to be 37.2 mi long.
Which trail has the most elevation gain near Karchessee?
Karchessee: With an ascent of 7,509 ft, 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 5,583 ft of elevation gain.
What is the most popular and difficult trail near Karchessee?
The most popular and difficult trail near Karchessee is Weißmain-Ochsenkopf-Steig with a 4.5-star rating from 55 reviews.