Förmitz Reservoir – At the Luisentisch loop from Weißenstadter Forst-Nord

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Landkreis Wunsiedel im Fichtelgebirge

Weißenstadt

Förmitz Reservoir – At the Luisentisch loop from Weißenstadter Forst-Nord

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Förmitz Reservoir – At the Luisentisch loop from Weißenstadter Forst-Nord

04:09

48.3km

880m

Mountain biking

Hard mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary. Some portions of the route may require you to push your bike. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: September 9, 2026

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Includes very steep uphill segments

You may need to push your bike.

After 24.2 km for 306 m

After 40.9 km for 305 m

Waypoints

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Bus stop

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2.47 km

Waldstein Granite Quarry

Highlight • Structure

Waldstein granite is very popular and of high quality. It is mined in this quarry. It is light gray to pastel yellow in color with a uniform, medium-grain structure.

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7.65 km

Singletrack to Kleiner Waldstein

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

At the beginning of the trail, you should briefly pull your head in because of a transverse tree, but then just let it run and have fun 🤘🏻

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13.8 km

Förmitz Reservoir

Highlight • Lake

The dam provides a nice view of the Saale valley and the reservoir, which offers the best opportunities for water sports.

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24.9 km

Quarry Lake at Kleiner Kornberg

Highlight • Lake

The small Kornberg is not too difficult to climb and above you will be rewarded with a beautiful quarry. In the sun, the rocks are impressively reflected in the water! …

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33.4 km

Former Kirchenlamitz–Weißenstadt Railway Line

Highlight • Cycleway

A well-developed cycle path now runs along the line of the Kirchenlamitz-Weißenstadt branch line. On the relatively flat route you can get to some sights, e.g. the granite labyrinth, the Kneipp oasis or the Epprechtstein stop.

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38.9 km

At the Luisentisch

Highlight • Rest Area

The Luisentisch table is located slightly below the castle ruins on the Epprechtstein. The name is said to refer to a visit by the Prussian royal couple Friedrich Wilhelm III. …

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39.8 km