Wayside cross at the hiking car park – Bismarck Tower Herberg loop from Schönsreuth

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Wayside cross at the hiking car park – Bismarck Tower Herberg loop from Schönsreuth

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Wayside cross at the hiking car park – Bismarck Tower Herberg loop from Schönsreuth

02:01

7.07km

170m

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: August 18, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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407 m

Köstner Gründla Forest and Stream

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Schönsreuther mill

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2.76 km

View of Bayreuth from the forest path

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A hiking trail that represents a leisurely round for Sunday afternoon. Not too demanding, but not boring, as there is always something to discover. You can expand or shorten it at short notice.

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3.88 km

Kostner Grinda Lichtenfels Observation Tower

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Nice information board right next to the parking lot

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3.89 km

Wayside cross at the hiking car park

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Wayside cross directly at the hiking car park

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4.63 km

Bismarck Tower Herberg

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Unfortunately, the observation tower is no longer accessible.
There are many footpaths up there. It is best to always follow route 4.

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5.96 km

Rest area with a view of Banz Castle, Banzer Forest, and Schönsreuth

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Very nice view of Banz Castle, the Banz Forest and the village of Schönsreuth.

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6.47 km

Rest area

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7.07 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

4.25 km

1.27 km

1.03 km

505 m

Surfaces

2.27 km

2.12 km

1.42 km

1.01 km

239 m

Elevation

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Highest point (390 m)

Lowest point (270 m)

Weather

Today

Thursday 8 October

11°C

4°C

86 %

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Max wind speed: 25.0 km/h

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Comments

December 9, 2022,Weg Nr.4 Aussichtsturm -> Köstner Gründla - 09.12.2022

Small round at Lichtenfels. Trail marked 4 throughout. From the parking lot up to the Bismarck Tower. Tower is closed. On forest paths towards Schönreuth. Past the Schönreuth mill in the Köstner Gründla. Always slightly uphill through Kösten to a hut. Great view of the Main Valley, Staffelberg, Vierzehnheiligen, etc. Then back to the parking lot in the forest. Nice …

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