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Travel Guide Germany Bavaria Naturpark Fichtelgebirge
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  • View from the landmark rock towards Bischofsgrün
    View from the landmark rock towards Bischofsgrün Photo: Jonas Voit, Outdooractive Editors

Naturpark Fichtelgebirge

In the Fichtelgebirge, a unique low mountain range in the north of Bavaria, outdoor sports enthusiasts and nature lovers are equally welcome. Plenty of hiking and cycling routes offer opportunities to enjoy an active break in this beautiful nature park. The rugged peaks of Ochsenkopf and Schneeberg stand out from the horseshoe-shaped, wooded chain of hills and give the landscape its distinctive character.

Area: 1011.38 km²
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Activities in Naturpark Fichtelgebirge


Red foxglove on the ascent to Platte (885 m)
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Nature Trail · Fichtel Mountains
Granite at Epprechtstein: From quarry to labyrinth
Toprecommended route Difficulty moderate Open
Distance 9.7 km
Duration 3:00 h
Ascent 205 m
Descent 204 m

Silent forest lakes, rugged granite quarries, and the Epprechtstein castle ruins are witnesses to the old stonemason craft and today offer romantic ...

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from Wolfgang Brendel,   Traumwanderungen.de
Hiking Trail · Fichtelgebirge
Hike on Schneeberg (1051 m) and Ochsenkopf in the Fichtel Mountains via Platte, Seehaus, and Nußhardt
PremiumPremium content Difficulty difficult
Distance 20.5 km
Duration 7:00 h
Ascent 718 m
Descent 701 m

This eventful hike takes us from the Silberhaus near Tröstau initially to the Platte and then via the Seehaus to the three highest peaks of the ...

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from Jonas Voit,   Outdooractive Premium
Long-Distance Hiking · Fichtelgebirge
Two days through the Fichtelgebirge: The nine-summit marathon
Toprecommended route Difficulty moderate
Distance 42.2 km
Duration 12:30 h
Ascent 1,350 m
Descent 1,450 m

The two-day summit hike takes us – over a marathon distance of 42.2 kilometers – past 9 beautiful viewpoints from Weißenstadt to Wunsiedel.

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from Jochen Pfaff,   alpenvereinaktiv.com
Hiking Trail · Luisenburg, Gipfel der Großen Kösseine und Kleines Labyrinth
In the Luisenburg rock labyrinth near Wunsiedel
Toprecommended route Difficulty moderate Open
Distance 2.1 km
Duration 2:30 h
Ascent 84 m
Descent 84 m

One of Bavaria's most beautiful geotopes, definitely the most adventurous for the whole family. Ruined castle ruins, dark caves, steep stairs, ...

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from Wolfgang Brendel,   Traumwanderungen.de
Long-Distance Hiking · Binnenland Schleswig-Holstein
European long-distance path E6 – German section from Flensburg to the Bavarian Forest
PremiumPremium content Difficulty difficult
Distance 1,455.2 km
Duration 369:45 h
Ascent 16,973 m
Descent 15,746 m

The European long-distance path E6 is an ambitious project that is intended to run continuously from northern Finland to Turkey. On the German ...

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from Matthias Stiel,   Outdooractive Premium
Long-Distance Hiking · Fichtelgebirge
The Goldsteig - The Northern Route
PremiumPremium content Difficulty moderate
Distance 405.9 km
Duration 124:00 h
Ascent 10,238 m
Descent 10,452 m

The Goldsteig trail extends to the edge of the Upper Palatinate Forest and then splits into two variants. The southern route runs across the ...

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from Miriam Frietsch,   Outdooractive Premium
Long-Distance Hiking · Frankenwald
Franconian Mountain Route
PremiumPremium content Difficulty moderate
Distance 424.5 km
Duration 120:00 h
Ascent 7,350 m
Descent 7,433 m

Over almost 500 km, we hike on the Franconian Mountain Route through the Franconian Forest Nature Park, the Fichtel Mountains, Franconian ...

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from Maresi Kachler,   Outdooractive Premium
Hiking Trail · Fichtelgebirge
Thiesenring Bad Berneck
PremiumPremium content Difficulty moderate
Distance 10.6 km
Duration 3:30 h
Ascent 396 m
Descent 396 m

The Thiesenring leads us to numerous viewpoints, historic sites, and natural treasures, allowing us to discover nature and history at the same time.

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from Daniel Maier,   Outdooractive Premium
Bikepacking · Germany
Saar-Mosel-Main long-distance cycle path (D-Route 5)
PremiumPremium content Difficulty moderate
Distance 986.4 km
Duration 70:00 h
Ascent 2,462 m
Descent 2,265 m

The Saar-Mosel-Main long-distance cycle path or D-Route 5 runs from Saarbrücken along the Saar, Mosel, Rhine, and Main rivers to the Czech border.

from Wiebke Hillen,   Outdooractive Premium
Hiking Trail · Fichtel Mountains
Ochsenkopf; Nußhardt; Kösseine circular route
Toprecommended route Difficulty moderate
Distance 36.6 km
Duration 10:45 h
Ascent 1,015 m
Descent 1,119 m

From Fichtelsee via Ochsenkopf, Weißmainquelle, Schneeberg and Nußhardt to the Seehaus accommodation house. From there via Platte, Silberhaus, Hohe ...

from Klaus Ritter,   alpenvereinaktiv.com
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  • Webcams · Fichtelgebirge
    Bischofsgrun › North-East: Schneeberg
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    Wunsiedel
  • Webcams · Fichtelgebirge
    Weissenstadt: Weißenstädter Lake
  • Webcams · Fichtelgebirge
    Wunsiedel
  • Webcams · Fichtelgebirge
    Arzberg › North: Blick Richtung Maria Magdalena
  • Webcams · Fichtelgebirge
    Marktredwitz
  • Webcams · Fichtelgebirge
    Wunsiedel
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Grenzland-Erkundung by Gunther
September 26, 2025 · Community
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Jakobusweg Fichtelgebirge Rundweg 6: Von Weißenstadt zum Rudolfstein by Otto
August 27, 2025 · Community
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Abschnittsbefestigung Hohe Warte by Fichtel-Outdoorer
June 20, 2025 · Community
Die älteste der 7 Burgen Bad Bernecks ist die Wallburg auf der Hohen Warte aus dem 10. Jahrhundert. Mächtige, oft noch gut erkennbare Wälle aus Holz und Erde umschlossen damals eine meist mehrere Hektar große Fläche, die den Schutz bot. Wallburgen kannten dabei weder Bergfried noch Palas. Sie konnte eine sehr große, bewohnte Anlage sein, sogar ein administratives Zentrum beherbergen oder als kleine Anlage nur als Fluchtburg dienen. Die Lage der Hohen Warte an einer wichtigen Handelsstraße und Grenze deutet darauf hin, dass sie als Militärstützpunkt und Fluchtburg genutzt wurde. Heute sind neben dem Hügelnoch Wälle erkennbar. Der Weg dorthin durch herrliche Natur bietet wunderschöne Ausblicke.
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Destinations in Naturpark Fichtelgebirge


Nature regions

  • Geographic region
    Germany
    Upper Palatine Forest
  • Fauna-Flora-Habitat area
    Fauna-Flora-Habitat area · Bavaria
    Luisenburg, Gipfel der Großen Kösseine und Kleines Labyrinth
  • Mountain range
    Franconian Forest
  • Nature protection area
    Nature protection area · Bavaria
    Häuselloh
  • Special Protection Area
    Special Protection Area · Bavaria
    Schneeberggebiet und Goldkronacher / Sophientaler Forst
  • Nature protection area
    Nature protection area · Bavaria
    Nußhardt
  • Nature protection area
    Nature protection area · Bavaria
    Naturwaldreservat Fichtelseemoor
  • Nature protection area
    Nature protection area · Saxony
    Hengstberg
  • Fauna-Flora-Habitat area
    Fauna-Flora-Habitat area · Bavaria
    Nordostbayerische Bachtäler um Rehau
  • Nature protection area
    Nature protection area · Bavaria
    Egertal bei Neuhaus
  • Nature protection area
    Nature protection area · Bavaria
    Kleines Labyrinth
  • Nature protection area
    Nature protection area · Bavaria
    Gipfel der Großen Kösseine
  • Nature protection area
    Nature protection area · Bavaria
    Waldsteingipfel
  • Geographic region
    Germany
    Qualitätsweg Goldsteig
  • Fauna-Flora-Habitat area
    Fauna-Flora-Habitat area · Bavaria
    Zeitelmoos bei Wunsiedel
  • Fauna-Flora-Habitat area
    Fauna-Flora-Habitat area · Bavaria
    Schneebergmassiv mit Fichtelseemoor
  • Nature protection area
    Nature protection area · Bavaria
    Schneeberggipfel
  • Geographic region
    Germany
    Fichtelgebirge
  • Fauna-Flora-Habitat area
    Fauna-Flora-Habitat area · Bavaria
    Bergwiesen im südlichen Fichtelgebirge
  • Nature protection area
    Nature protection area · Bavaria
    Luisenburg
  • Fauna-Flora-Habitat area
    Fauna-Flora-Habitat area · Bavaria
    Waldstein
  • Nature protection area
    Nature protection area · Bavaria
    Plattengipfel
  • Nature protection area
    Nature protection area · Bavaria
    Haberstein
  • Fauna-Flora-Habitat area
    Fauna-Flora-Habitat area · Bavaria
    Bernecker Felshänge
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