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Bischofsgrün

Weißer Main Nature Trail – Karchesweiher loop from Bischofsgrüner Forst

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Germany

Bavaria

Upper Franconia

Franconian Switzerland

Landkreis Bayreuth

Bischofsgrün

Weißer Main Nature Trail – Karchesweiher loop from Bischofsgrüner Forst

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Weißer Main Nature Trail – Karchesweiher loop from Bischofsgrüner Forst

01:54

6.86km

130m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. 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

Waypoints

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1.05 km

Wooden Bridge Over the White Main

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A beautiful wooden bridge over the meandering White Main.

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1.06 km

Along the White Main

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Beautiful hiking trail through the forest.

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1.23 km

Wonderful, natural path directly on the White Main. Moss-covered rocks, cheerfully rippling, crystal-clear water... you can really start dreaming while hiking. Although that is not so cheap, since the path requires a lot of attention.

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3.48 km

Karchesweiher

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Numerous hiking trails start from this small lake and the adjacent car park. Since the Karchessee is located directly on the B 303, it is not so idyllic.

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3.55 km

Karches Forest Inn

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Cozy restaurant with a lovely beer garden. You can enjoy delicious food here after hiking.

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4.26 km

View of the Schneeberg Transmission Tower

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Very nice view of the Schneeberg🤩

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4.97 km

Forest Spring Kneipp Facility, Bischofsgrün

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The Kneipp facility was restored very nicely. A great refreshment for hikers.

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6.10 km

Ochsenkopf Ski Jump

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Who would have thought that there are ski jumps in Upper Franconia? The Ochsenkopfschanze is very impressive.

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6.86 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

3.66 km

2.55 km

631 m

Surfaces

3.26 km

2.28 km

528 m

248 m

184 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Sunday 7 June

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Weißer Main Nature Trail – Karchesweiher loop from Bischofsgrüner Forst

Wooden Bridge Over the White Main

Along the White Main