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Großer Waldstein – View from the Arnsteinfels loop from Rotes Schloß

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Zell im Fichtelgebirge

Großer Waldstein – View from the Arnsteinfels loop from Rotes Schloß

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Großer Waldstein – View from the Arnsteinfels loop from Rotes Schloß

01:56

6.61km

190m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: April 22, 2026

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Naturpark Fichtelgebirge

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45 m

Großer Waldstein

Highlight • Natural Monument

A visit to the Waldsteinhaus is a great way to round off a day of hiking.
The inn has been renovated inside (summer 2024) and is now handicapped accessible. The …

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252 m

Bear Trap at Waldstein

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Brown bears once lived in the Fichtel Mountains. This is impressively demonstrated by the Bärenfang, made of granite stones, from 1656 below the Waldstein summit. The last bear is said …

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868 m

Arnsteinfels rock formation

Highlight • Natural Monument

967 m

View from the Arnsteinfels

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The Arnsteinfels was already one of the popular viewing points on the Waldstein in the 17th century.
The name is derived from the earlier names "Narrenstein" and later "Arnstein", although …

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3.31 km

View of Haidberg

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There is a bench here to relax on. You have a beautiful view of the Haidberg

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4.30 km

Source of the Saale

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A narrow nature trail through the forest leads to the source of the Saale.

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4.52 km

Mushroom Station, Zell Forest Educational Trail

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There is always something exciting to discover and, above all, to learn on the Waldlehrpfad Zell. A visual and clear overview shows us which mushrooms can be eaten safely and which not.

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5.75 km

Bench with a view

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Nice view of the not far away Ochsenkopf.

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6.61 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

4.13 km

1.60 km

868 m

Surfaces

2.67 km

2.65 km

792 m

361 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Tuesday 19 May

15°C

8°C

73 %

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Großer Waldstein – View from the Arnsteinfels loop from Rotes Schloß

Großer Waldstein

Bear Trap at Waldstein

Arnsteinfels rock formation

View from the Arnsteinfels

View of Haidberg

Source of the Saale

Mushroom Station, Zell Forest Educational Trail

Bench with a view

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