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Großer Waldstein – 🏔️ Great Waldstein loop from Sparneck

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Großer Waldstein – 🏔️ Great Waldstein loop from Sparneck

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Großer Waldstein – 🏔️ Great Waldstein loop from Sparneck

03:49

13.0km

360m

Hiking

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

Last updated: March 16, 2026

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Naturpark Fichtelgebirge

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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4.74 km

Waldsteigpfad Trail Signpost

Highlight • Rest Area

So that the hiker knows where to go.

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4.81 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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4.93 km

Waldsteinburg (Red Castle)

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Opposite the Waldsteinhaus, there is a rock wall on which the remains of the Waldstein Fortress can be seen. The fortress is also known as the Red Castle because it …

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4.99 km

One of the special rock formations that can be discovered at Waldstein: a mighty, upwardly expanding boulder with an oval plate, the legendary Devil's Table. According to legend, the devil played a wild card game with goblins here.

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5.18 km

🏔️ Great Waldstein

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Probably the most beautiful view of the Fichtel Mountains. The atmosphere at the summit is particularly beautiful in the evening.

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6.75 km

Köhlerloh Granite Quarry

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At the Köhlerloh quarry, you not only get interesting insights into the demolition work, but also find numerous worked stones lying around. Behind it, you have a beautiful view of the Fichtel Mountains.

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8.89 km

Little Waldstein

Highlight • Natural Monument

The Kleine Waldstein lies at an altitude of 829 meters and is a group of rocks and part of the Waldstein range in the Fichtelgebirge.

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10.7 km

Förmitz Spring

Highlight • Natural Monument

The source of the Förmitz River is enclosed by a granite boulder. From here, it flows into the Förmitz Dam. The spring dried up in June 2025.

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13.0 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

4.66 km

3.90 km

3.65 km

761 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

4.34 km

3.81 km

2.98 km

1.18 km

561 m

179 m

Elevation

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Sunday 7 June

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Großer Waldstein – 🏔️ Great Waldstein loop from Sparneck

Waldsteigpfad Trail Signpost

Großer Waldstein

Waldsteinburg (Red Castle)

Devil's Table at Waldstein

🏔️ Great Waldstein

Köhlerloh Granite Quarry

Little Waldstein

Förmitz Spring

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