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Bischofsgrün

Lake House Fichtelgebirge – Weißmain Spring loop from Bischofsgrüner Forst

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Germany

Bavaria

Upper Franconia

Franconian Switzerland

Landkreis Bayreuth

Bischofsgrün

Lake House Fichtelgebirge – Weißmain Spring loop from Bischofsgrüner Forst

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Lake House Fichtelgebirge – Weißmain Spring loop from Bischofsgrüner Forst

05:35

18.1km

680m

Hiking

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: April 7, 2026

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Naturpark Fichtelgebirge

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Start point

Bus stop

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431 m

Wild Main Valley

Highlight • River

Only accessible with good shoes!

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1.83 km

Bischofsgrün Soldiers' Cemetery

Highlight • Historical Site

This cemetery is really worth seeing, in every season! Although I live near Bischofsgrün, I recently discovered it during the hike on the Panoramaweg around Bischofsgrün and was thrilled. I …

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5.69 km

Schneeberg summit - Backöfele observation tower

Highlight • Summit

From the highest elevation of the Fichtelgebirge there is a comprehensive view of the Franconian and Thuringian Forest, Magpie and Ore Mountains and the Bavarian-Bohemian border mountains.

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7.38 km

Path to the Nußhardt

Highlight • Trail

Beautiful nature reserve, many informative signs

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7.63 km

Ridge trail to Nußhardt

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Wonderfully rooty path past rock formations. A little surefootedness is necessary.

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8.77 km

Lake House Fichtelgebirge

Highlight • Mountain Hut

A short, crisp climb - what could be better than a good snack and a cool drink, before you take more trails under the wheels. Good and cozy stop!

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13.0 km

Beautiful source on the northeastern slope of the Ochsenkopf near Bischofsgrün. Good accessibility, as well as opportunities to relax (benches, etc.). The White Main unites west of Kulmbach with the Red Main and flows at Mainz in the Rhine.

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14.6 km

Ochsenkopf Summit — Bull’s Head Carving

Highlight • Summit

The name "Ochsenkopf" first appeared in mine records in 1495, when Lorenz von Ploben from Nuremberg received the mine on the Fichtelberge "near the Ochsenkopf" as a fief. This may …

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18.1 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

8.61 km

6.68 km

1.38 km

966 m

406 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

7.17 km

6.86 km

2.27 km

1.38 km

274 m

139 m

Elevation

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Tuesday 19 May

15°C

7°C

74 %

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Bischofsgrün Soldiers' Cemetery

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Path to the Nußhardt

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Lake House Fichtelgebirge

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