Großer Waldstein – View from the Arnsteinfels loop from Walpenreuth

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Großer Waldstein – View from the Arnsteinfels loop from Walpenreuth

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Großer Waldstein – View from the Arnsteinfels loop from Walpenreuth

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29.0km

510m

Mountain biking

Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 21, 2026

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Includes very steep uphill segments

You may need to push your bike.

After 18.5 km for 360 m

After 19.9 km for 220 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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2.15 km

Source of the Saale

Highlight • River

A narrow nature trail through the forest leads to the source of the Saale.

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4.33 km

Bear Trap at Waldstein

Highlight • Historical Site

Brown bears once lived in the Fichtel Mountains. This is impressively demonstrated by the Bärenfang, made of granite stones, from 1656 below the Waldstein summit. The last bear is said …

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4.53 km

Großer Waldstein

Highlight • Natural Monument

A visit to the Waldsteinhaus is a great way to round off a day of hiking.
The inn has been renovated inside (summer 2024) and is now handicapped accessible. The …

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6.39 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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6.73 km

There are several rock formations around the Waldstein, which have taken on special shapes due to weathering and erosion. This stone has the name "The whale from the forest stone" and looks confusingly similar to Moby Dick.

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15.9 km

Lake Weißenstadt

Highlight • Lake

A very beautiful, paved lake path leads around the Weißenstädter See. Whether you're a cyclist, runner, walker or skater, the path is ideal for endurance sports.

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19.6 km

Waldstein Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

technically demanding section . Still mobile

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21.8 km

View from the Arnsteinfels

Highlight • Viewpoint

The Arnsteinfels was already one of the popular viewing points on the Waldstein in the 17th century.
The name is derived from the earlier names "Narrenstein" and later "Arnstein", although …

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29.0 km

End point

Bus stop

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