Fichtelgebirge Nature Park
12 peaks
At an altitude of 798 meters to 1,053 meters, the route goes high up to the twelve peaks in the horseshoe shape of the Fichtel Mountains.
3,400 km of hiking trails
A top-class network of long-distance and themed trails leads every hiker safely to their destination.
1,245 km of cycle paths
Flat or mountainous, off-road or asphalt – the various cycle paths in the Fichtel Mountains are suitable for every cyclist.
OUTDOOR & CULTURE IN THE FICHTELGEBERG
Nature through and through!
The horseshoe-shaped Fichtel Mountains stretch between the Franconian Forest, the Ore Mountains, and the Upper Palatinate Forest. Three mountain ranges extend through the region: the Waldstein Mountains in the north, the actual Fichtel Mountains in the west, and the Steinwald Forest in the south. Those who like to climb high shouldn't miss the twelve peaks.
The highest elevation in the Fichtel Mountains and in all of Franconia is the Schneeberg at 1,053 meters.With an average annual temperature of approximately 3.8 degrees Celsius, it is also the coldest mountain in the resort area. The snow is particularly persistent near the summit. A military radar tower, a relic from the Cold War era, sits on the summit. The "Backöfele" rock castle offers the highest and most beautiful view of the entire Fichtel Mountains.
Two cable cars lead up to the Ochsenkopf summit (1,024 m) in both summer and winter: from the North valley station in Bischofsgrün and the South valley station in Warmensteinach-Fleckl. The Ochsenkopf is ideal for winter sports and is known far beyond its borders. This mountain also offers a single-track trail for mountain bikers, a climbing park, a summer toboggan run, and various hiking trails. The Ansenturm tower on the Ochsenkopf summit serves as an observation tower, a restaurant, and a broadcasting station for Bavarian Radio.
Don't miss the Große Kösseine (939 meters). The summit houses a restaurant with a beer garden, guest rooms, and an observation tower with views into the distance. The mighty sea of granite boulders is particularly beautiful.
Don't miss the Große Kösseine (939 meters). The summit houses a restaurant with a beer garden, guest rooms, and an observation tower with views into the distance. The mighty sea of granite boulders is particularly beautiful.
Other peaks in the Fichtelgebirge are:
Those looking to cool off after the hike should take a detour to Fichtelsee, Weißenstädter See, or Nagler See. Nagel is also a herb village and thus known for its incredibly diverse plant life. There are up to 1,600 wild plant species in the Fichtelgebirge.
- Nusshardt (972 m)
- Platte (884 m)
- Burgstein (879 m)
- Waldstein (877 m)
- Rudolfstein (866 m)
- Grosser Haberstein (848 m)
- Kornberg (827 m)
- Hohe Matze (813 m)
- Epprechtstein (798 m)
Lynx, raccoons, red deer, and other animals are best discovered on the circular trail through the Mehlmeisel Wildlife Park's open-air animal enclosure. The absolute highlight is the approximately three-meter-high walkway over the lynx and wild boar enclosure. Here, you can watch the wild boars cooling off in the small pond or the lynx climbing.
The Luisenburg Rock Labyrinth near Wunsiedel is an absolute must-see. The labyrinth is a sea of rocks made up of enormous granite boulders and is also a national geosite. It is the largest of its kind in Europe. The specially designed circular path through the enormous boulders, caves, and gorges demonstrates the uniqueness and uniqueness of this natural spectacle created by man and nature. Wander through the crevices and let yourself be captivated by the over 300 million-year-old granite rock. Next door is Germany's oldest open-air and natural stage. Here, Schiller's "The Robbers" and Goethe's "Faust" seem as if they were written specifically for this stage.
Another cultural hub is the city of Bayreuth. The annual Richard Wagner Festival and the Margravial Opera House attract national and international audiences. In 2012, the opera house was inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage List. The history of the Margraves and the work of the famous composers Richard Wagner and Franz Liszt, as well as the writer Jean Paul, can be experienced in Bayreuth, for example, on the "Walk of Wagner" or in the historic Hermitage park.
In addition to the many outdoor activities, the region is characterized by the history of "white gold," as porcelain is also called. The Porcelain RoadEvery year on the first weekend in August, the renowned Porcelain Flea Market takes place in the town of Selb. Experience the "white gold" with all your senses in thePorcelain icon in Selb and Hohenberg ad Eger.
In addition to the many outdoor activities, the region is characterized by the history of "white gold," as porcelain is also called. The Porcelain RoadEvery year on the first weekend in August, the renowned Porcelain Flea Market takes place in the town of Selb. Experience the "white gold" with all your senses in thePorcelain icon in Selb and Hohenberg ad Eger.
CONTACT
Fichtelgebirge Tourism Center
Town Hall, 95686 Fichtelberg
09272 / 699030
