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Eger River in Wellertal – Hirschsprung Rock Formation loop from Thierstein

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Germany

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Upper Franconia

Eger River in Wellertal – Hirschsprung Rock Formation loop from Thierstein

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4.5

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Eger River in Wellertal – Hirschsprung Rock Formation loop from Thierstein

01:04

15.6km

230m

Mountain biking

Easy mountain bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: March 20, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through a protected area

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Naturpark Fichtelgebirge

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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3.46 km

Old Quarry by the Trail

Highlight • Structure

Beautifully overgrown quarry. Even the natural tooth gnaws at the barrier.

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3.77 km

Between Hohenberg an der Eger and Selb, the Eger finds its way through the beautiful Wellertal. Again and again you have a beautiful view of the meandering river and of the remarkable rock formations.

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4.55 km

Gut Blumenthal

Highlight • Historical Site

Only on the occasion of the Advent market is a visit possible. There is an EJF facility in the estate.

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6.23 km

Sulfur Rock

Highlight • Natural Monument

The sulfur rock is also often confused with the Hirschsprung. This lies but in the direction of the sulfur rock slightly further to the left.

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6.55 km

Hirschsprung Rock Formation

Highlight • Natural Monument

The striking porphyry granite lies directly in the sharp bend that makes the Eger at the junction to Silberbach to the west. Legend has it that a hunter around 1670 …

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6.85 km

Former power plant on the Eger River

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Hydropower

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7.48 km

Wellertal Trail along the Eger River

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

This beautiful path snakes along the Eger and leads you to the idyllic Egerstausee. The path is also a popular hiking trail, you should drive considerately.

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8.39 km

Eger Bridge at Egerstau

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Correction: Since the reconstruction of the south side, you can drive in both directions with the MTB over it!

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15.6 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

8.00 km

6.48 km

888 m

191 m

Surfaces

5.23 km

4.11 km

4.02 km

1.25 km

943 m

Elevation

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Highest point (590 m)

Lowest point (460 m)

Weather

Wednesday 20 May

17°C

10°C

33 %

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Old Quarry by the Trail