Best trails near Kösseine
4.3(68 reviews)
Want to check out Kösseine from the trail? Good news: 5 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 5 moderate or hard routes. No matter how you like to get out in nature, the trails near Kösseine are perfect for hikers and outdoor enthusiasts.
Top trails
- 4.6 (41)·Moderate·7.3 mi·Est. 3.5–4 hrAttractive 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,...
- 4.5 (20)·Moderate·3.4 mi·Est. 2–2.5 hrPopular loop in the Fichtelgebirge Nature Park near Tröstau. The well-marked hiking route leads from the hiking parking lot at the edge of the forest to the Kösseine mountain massif. It passes the Kösseine cross, Kösseinehaus and the summit of the Große Kösseine. There are great views of the Fichtelgebirge, especially from the viewing tower. Highlights: - Small and large Kösseine - Observation tower
- 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)
- 4.0 (1)·Hard·14.5 mi·Est. 7–8 hrThis 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...
Frequently asked questions
What are the different types of hiking trails near Kösseine?
There are plenty of things to do on hiking trails near Kösseine. On AllTrails.com, you'll find 5 hiking trails, and more.
Where is the best place to hike near Kösseine?
According to users from AllTrails.com, the best place to hike near Kösseine is Kösseine via Rock Labyrinth, which has a 4.6 star rating from 41 reviews. This trail is 7.3 mi long with an elevation gain of 1,440 ft.
What is the longest trail near Kösseine?
According to AllTrails.com, the longest trail near Kösseine is 12 Summit Tour Fichtelgebirge. This trail is estimated to be 37.2 mi long.
Which trail has the most elevation gain near Kösseine?
Kösseine: 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 Franconian Mountain Trail Stage 10: Neusorg - Nagel with 2,545 ft of elevation gain.
What is the most popular and difficult trail near Kösseine?
The most popular and difficult trail near Kösseine is 12 Summit Tour Fichtelgebirge with a 5.0-star rating from 4 reviews.