Best trails near Egerstausee

Accessible by bus and train. Overnight and refreshment stops.

Historical circular route with wonderful views of Thierstein. Marking: White 1 on a green background Duration: approx. 2:25 hours Highlights: - Thierstein market square - extinct volcanic vent rock - "Two-chamber Theerofen" of the J.Ch. Weller - abandoned granite quarry - Devil's table - fish farming ponds - Sauerbrunnen

The start and end point is the hiking car park "in der Au" in 95173 Schönwald. It goes through meadow and field paths to Oberweißenbach, from there towards Hammergut and along the Eger to Cafe Egerstau. Continue to Hohenberg / Eger Castle and with a small sliding passage on the CZ bike path 2063 (up and down) to the Geyermühle. From there on meadow paths and village roads to Lauterbach, Reichenbach and back to the starting point. Don't forget your ID!

Stage 4 of the “Siebensterntour” long-distance cycle path, Bavaria. This is the fourth and last stage of the varied seven-star tour, which runs through the Fichtelgebirge Nature Park in a magnificent 155 km long loop. The fourth stage begins in Selb and ends in Marktredwitz. The scenic section of the route along the Eger awaits you with some cultural and historical highlights such as the impressive Hohenberg Fortress. The start and finish points can be reached by bus and train, and there are...

This route is stage 6 of the Fränkischer Gebirgsweg, a long-distance trail in Bavaria; this specific segment starts in Schwarzenhammer and ends in Arzberg. The path leads from the Selb Valley through the scenic Eger Valley (Egertal), following the river through the impressive "Gsteinigt" – a narrow, rocky gorge with steep granite formations and wild-romantic scenery. The itinerary continues toward the town of Hohenberg an der Eger, home to the historic Hohenberg Castle and the German...