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Weißmain-Ochsenkopf-Steig - Fichtelgebirge Nature Park

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Germany

Bavaria

Upper Franconia

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Landkreis Bayreuth

Bischofsgrün

Weißmain-Ochsenkopf-Steig - Fichtelgebirge Nature Park

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Weißmain-Ochsenkopf-Steig - Fichtelgebirge Nature Park

03:28

11.5km

390m

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: August 18, 2024

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5.28 km

Karchesweiher

Highlight • Lake

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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6.35 km

Goethe Trail on the Ochsenkopf

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Nice narrow path with lots of stones and roots.

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6.89 km

Weissmain Rocks

Highlight • Natural Monument

Very nice view over the summits of the Fichtelgebirge (Ochsenkopf, Schneeberg, Nußhardt) - very worthwhile. In good weather, the view extends to about 50 kilometers.

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8.78 km

Asenturm on the Ochsenkopf

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The Asenturm, which opened in 1923, is still considered the best place for a spectacular Ochsenkopf view. As the second highest mountain of the Fichtelgebirge, located at an altitude of …

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11.5 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

5.08 km

3.63 km

1.56 km

1.18 km

Surfaces

6.05 km

2.54 km

1.66 km

732 m

394 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (1,010 m)

Lowest point (660 m)

Weather

Thursday 16 July

22°C

14°C

74 %

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July 8, 2024,Fichtelgebirge- Weiẞmainfelsen, Weißmainquelle, Ochsenkopf 😊

A narrow, root-strewn path leads for around 3 km along the rippling, red-brown waters of the "Weisser Main". A short stretch of gravel path leads to the Karchesweiher and the first refreshment stop. The Weißmain-Ochsenkopfsteig leads uphill to the Weißmainfelsen, the Weißmainquelle, the Göthefelsen and finally to the summit of the Ochsenkopf. There, the 191.5 m high transmitter and the …

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May 20, 2025,Weißmain-Ochsenkopf-Steig

Here's the YouTube video of the hike

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November 4, 2024,🐮💧Der Weißmain - Ochsenkopf -Steig💧🐮

The Weißmain Ochsenkopf Steig is marked 1a and leads along the young Weißen Main at the beginning of the tour. A path can hardly be more romantic - only the noise of the nearby federal highway occasionally disturbs the idyll - but is usually drowned out by the rushing of the water. 😏👍 Past the Weißmainfelsen and the beautifully framed …

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May 11, 2022,Weißmain-Ochsenkopf-Steig

A demanding tour from Bischofsgrün/Nord along the nature trail to Karches. Very nice path along the White Main, but interspersed with many roots. Fantastically beautiful, rustic and natural. From Karches up to the Weißmainfelsen, which you can climb via stairs. The fantastic view at the top is very worthwhile. Continue to Weißmainquelle and up towards Ochsenkopf. Shortly before that, you …

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March 17, 2024,Karchesee- Ochsenkopf- Naturpfad Weißer Main Runde

Today we went to the Fichtelgebirge. We started our tour at the Karchesee hiking car park on the Goetheweg to the Weißmainfelsen, continued to the Weißmainquelle, a short detour on the Goethefelsen to the Ochsenkopf summit. While we're there, we obviously didn't want to miss the view from the Asen Tower and were rewarded with a good view today. We …

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November 12, 2021,Wanderung

The Weißmain-Ochsenkopf-Steig, highly recommended, ... surefootedness
provided. A rightly certified hiking trail👍
Pure nature🙂
The beautiful thing, in the valley you can't see your hand in front of your eyes ... on the mountain, glorious sunshine🤩

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October 30, 2021,Bischofsgrün: Weissmain-Ochsenkopf-Steig [Qualitätsweg - traumtour]

Target group: ambitious hikers who want to enjoy beautiful paths and trails.

Quote: "Second certified hiking trail of the Fichtelgebirge association Bischofsgrün. Along the young Main, Weißmainfelsen, Weißmainquelle, Ochsenkopf summit with landmark, ...
At 1,024 m, the Ochsenkopf is the second highest mountain in the Fichtelgebirge. A hike on this "local mountain" of the Bischofsgrüner can be considered a "must …

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May 23, 2025,Weißmain-Ochsenkopf-Steig

The most beautiful hike in a long time 🤩👍 Highly recommended for anyone who doesn't just like flat trails. Anyone who enjoys hiking over hill and dale and isn't afraid of a few meters of elevation should definitely try the Weißenmsin-Ochsenkopf Trail. Besides the Ochsenkopf, a few other rock highlights await. There are a few inns along the way for …

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