Franconian Mountain Trail Stage 13: Goldkronach - Bayreuth

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 reserve. The stage concludes at the historic Eremitage court garden on the outskirts of Bayreuth. Overnight stays are available in hotels, traditional guesthouses, and specialized hikers' accommodations in Goldkronach or Bayreuth, as wild camping is strictly prohibited throughout the surrounding nature parks. Water is reliably available in the towns along the route, but a supply should be carried for the stretches through the protected valley landscapes. Both trailheads are well-connected to the regional transport network, with Bayreuth serving as a major rail hub; schedules are available at vgn.de. The Fränkischer Gebirgsweg is a 428 km (266 miles) premium trail running from Untereichenstein to Hersbruck, typically completed in 21 to 22 stages.