Black Pond – Gifthüttenstraße Shelter loop from Crottendorf

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Black Pond – Gifthüttenstraße Shelter loop from Crottendorf

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Black Pond – Gifthüttenstraße Shelter loop from Crottendorf

06:24

21.7km

590m

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Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: September 23, 2026

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LSG Fichtelberg

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4.96 km

Shelter at Gifthüttenstraße

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Wonderful rest at the intersection of Gifthüttenstraße / Pförtelstraße, meanwhile supplemented with a waste paper basket.

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7.88 km

Black Pond

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Beautiful resting place at the Schwarzen Teich – a log drivers' pond at 920 meters. The deep black color of the water is striking. Great spot with a shelter and a good photo point.

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10.9 km

Fichtelberg in the Erzgebirge/Vogtland Nature Park

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The Erzgebirge/Krušné hory forms a natural border between the Bohemian Egertal valley and the Saxon Muldenland. With its 1,215 meters, the Fichtelberg is the highest elevation on the German side …

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11.0 km

Fichtelberg Summit Cross

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The Fichtelberg is the second-highest peak in the Ore Mountains, after Klínovec (Keilberg, 1244 meters), just four kilometers away. At 1215 meters, it is the highest mountain in Saxony and …

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11.1 km

Fichtelberghaus Restaurant & Hotel

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The Fichtelberg is the highest mountain in Saxony. At 1,214 meters, it is also one of the highest German low mountain ranges. There are all sorts of activities for you …

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11.2 km

View from the summit of Fichtelberg

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A magnificent view in practically all directions makes this destination a 'must have seen' when going on a voyage of discovery in the region.

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12.5 km

View from Amtsfelsen

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You should definitely take this view/detour with you when climbing the Fichtelberg.

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14.4 km

Gifthüttenstraße Shelter

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The hut is okay. A bit small and dark, but it offers protection from the weather. Inside there are two benches and a trash can; the floor is fine gravel. …

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