Weißmain Spring – Fichtel Lake loop from Bischofsgrün

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Germany

Bavaria

Upper Franconia

Franconian Switzerland

Landkreis Bayreuth

Bischofsgrüner Forst

Weißmain Spring – Fichtel Lake loop from Bischofsgrün

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Weißmain Spring – Fichtel Lake loop from Bischofsgrün

04:50

15.6km

570m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: October 1, 2026

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Your route passes through a protected area

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Naturpark Fichtelgebirge

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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2.06 km

Ochsenkopf Summit Cross

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The striking wooden cross was erected on the summit in 2016. However, it does not stand on the highest point of the mountain.

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3.50 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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4.52 km

Fichtelnaab Spring

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The origin of Naab (Fichtelnaab) lies at the south and southeastern foot of the Ochsenkopf, where numerous rivulets merge and unite with the captured Naabquelle. The Fichtelnaabquelle lies at 867 …

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7.75 km

Fichtel Lake

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10.5 hectare, artificially created storage pond, natural outdoor pool and with its surrounding facilities such as boating, lawn, children's playground, sports fields and circular trails a popular recreational area.

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7.85 km

Waldhotel at Fichtelsee

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Here you can sit outside and enjoy the view of the lake. The food is also recommended!

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8.09 km

Bench with a view of the Fichtelsee

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From here you can enjoy the idyllic lake.

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13.6 km

Ochsenkopf Summit — Bull’s Head Carving

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Special rock formation with the landmark of the Ochsenkopf, carved in stone. The bull's head is now signposted.

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13.8 km

Ascent to the Ochsenkopf

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The Ochsenkopf transmitter is a 191.5 meter high reinforced concrete television tower that has been located on the summit of the Ochsenkopf in the Fichtelgebirge since 1958. Analogue radio (VHF), …

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15.6 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

8.19 km

5.87 km

809 m

702 m

Surfaces

7.49 km

7.04 km

603 m

352 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Weather

Friday 9 October

12°C

6°C

89 %

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Max wind speed: 17.0 km/h

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Comments

July 18, 2026,Fichtelsee - Ochsenkopf...mit Enkel

Start was in the morning with light fog at the Fichtelsee with the first destination - the Fichtelnaabquelle. Before that, there was a short break at the Felsendach. It continued over the Weißmainfelsen - of course with a climb and a panoramic view - to the Weißmainquelle. From there, rain started, which then led to the use of the umbrella. …

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February 5, 2023,Winterliches Fichtelgebirge ❄️🌲⛰️❄️ - Runde ab Hotel am Fichtelsee zum Weißmainfelsen und Ochsenkopf mit Asenturm

It's become a nice wintry ❄️ round! Started at the hotel at Fichtelsee, over snow and ice-covered paths, through the forest 🌲🌲🌲, past springs, fountains and many rocks, until I finally reached the Ochsenkopf. I had actually planned a longer circular route, but then, due to time constraints, I turned around at the Ochsenkopf and went back the same way. …

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April 28, 2025,Wanderung

It was actually a leisurely walk from Fichtelsee to Ochsenkopf, there and back. The weather was wonderful☀️ and the temperature was pleasant🤗...

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March 30, 2024,(Fichtelgebirge) Wanderung: Neubau - Weißmainfelsen - Ochsenkopf

***I wish the Komoot community a happy Easter.***

➡️10.1 km

Temp: 14-19 °C; slightly cloudy to cloudy (Sahara dust)

These temperatures are a rarity for the Fichtelgebirge at the end of March: Even on the Ochsenkopf (1024 meters above sea level) 16 °C was measured, in Fichtelberg-Neubau (770 meters above sea level) 19 °C. These could also be maximum values …

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April 16, 2023,🌲 Fichtelgebirge: Fichtelsee zum Ochsenkopf (1028 m)

Yesterday we forgot to include the Ochsenkopf in our summit tour.

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August 5, 2024,Fichtelberg - Ochsenkopf - Bischofsgrün

The tour is based on the VGN winter tour. The only difference is that I didn't start in Bischofsgrün but in Fichtelberg. The path from Bischofsgrün up to the Ochsenkopf is very steep and I just wanted to take it easy 😄.

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