Best trails near Burgstein

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: -...

Attractive loop 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,...

Demanding 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)

This route is stage 10 of the Fränkischer Gebirgsweg, a long-distance trail in Bavaria; this specific segment starts in Neusorg and ends in Nagel. The path leads from the railway station in Neusorg back into the high forests of the Fichtel Mountains, heading toward the southern slopes of the Schneeberg massif. The itinerary passes through quiet woodland sections and idyllic meadow valleys, reaching the herb village of Nagel with its scenic Nageler See (lake). Overnight stays are available in...