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Bischofsgrün

Weißmain Spring – Fichtel Lake loop from Bischofsgrün

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Germany

Bavaria

Upper Franconia

Franconian Switzerland

Landkreis Bayreuth

Bischofsgrün

Weißmain Spring – Fichtel Lake loop from Bischofsgrün

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4.9

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Weißmain Spring – Fichtel Lake loop from Bischofsgrün

07:41

25.4km

850m

Hiking

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: June 25, 2026

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Naturpark Fichtelgebirge

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3.46 km

Ochsenkopf Summit — Bull’s Head Carving

Highlight • Summit

The name "Ochsenkopf" first appeared in mine records in 1495, when Lorenz von Ploben from Nuremberg received the mine on the Fichtelberge "near the Ochsenkopf" as a fief. This may …

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5.00 km

Weißmain Spring

Highlight • Natural Monument

Beautiful source on the northeastern slope of the Ochsenkopf near Bischofsgrün. Good accessibility, as well as opportunities to relax (benches, etc.). The White Main unites west of Kulmbach with the Red Main and flows at Mainz in the Rhine.

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11.5 km

Schneeberg summit - Backöfele observation tower

Highlight • Summit

From the highest elevation of the Fichtelgebirge there is a comprehensive view of the Franconian and Thuringian Forest, Magpie and Ore Mountains and the Bavarian-Bohemian border mountains.

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13.5 km

Nußhardt

Nature Reserve

14.6 km

Lake House Fichtelgebirge

Highlight • Mountain Hut

A short, crisp climb - what could be better than a good snack and a cool drink, before you take more trails under the wheels. Good and cozy stop!

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16.3 km

Naturwaldreservat Fichtelseemoor

Nature Reserve

16.8 km

Fichtel Lake

Highlight • Lake

10.5 hectare, artificially created storage pond, natural outdoor pool and with its surrounding facilities such as boating, lawn, children's playground, sports fields and circular trails a popular recreational area.

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17.2 km

View of Fichtelsee

Highlight • Viewpoint

From here you have a wonderful view of the Fichtelsee. It is so popular with guests and locals because of its idyllic location. The Fichtelsee offers a picturesque backdrop for walks, hikes and nature observation.

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20.9 km

Weissmain Rocks

Highlight • Natural Monument

Very nice view over the summits of the Fichtelgebirge (Ochsenkopf, Schneeberg, Nußhardt) - very worthwhile. In good weather, the view extends to about 50 kilometers.

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21.4 km

Goethe Trail on the Ochsenkopf

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Nice narrow path with lots of stones and roots.

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25.4 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

14.6 km

7.77 km

2.12 km

912 m

Surfaces

11.8 km

10.9 km

1.61 km

487 m

255 m

Elevation

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Highest point (1,040 m)

Lowest point (640 m)

Weather

Thursday 9 July

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Comments

May 11, 2025,Bischofsgrün 》 53./2025 🌲🐮🏞🏔 "Prime" Fichtelgebirge

This tour, which I started this morning at 5:15 a.m., practically at sunrise, from the hiking car park in Bischofsgrün (Bayreuth district/Upper Franconia), has, in my opinion, more than earned the designation "Prime" Fichtelgebirge, given the almost "flood" of impressive hiking highlights and great hiking trails!
🌲🐮🏞🏔🔝

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July 12, 2024,Wanderung

Did it with my sons Robert and Henning. Great track. We had a great time.

September 23, 2025,Schneeberg Nußhardt Ochsenkopf

My hike today started in Bischofsgrün in slightly windy weather. From the car park at the Ochsenkopf north exit, I headed towards the Weißer Main nature trail up to the Karchesweiher pond. From there, I continued along the Quellenweg up to the Haberstein. This led me to the Schneeberg spring (without water) and then to the Schneeberg (1051m). Leaving the …

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April 30, 2023,Fichtelgebirge entdecken, zwei 1000er bezwingen, die Mainquelle finden, check 👌😜

Today the highest mountains in the Fichtelgebirge were conquered: Nusshardt (972), Schneeberg (1051), Haberstein (924), Ochsenkopf (1024). In addition, there is the beautiful nature trail on the white Main, the Seehaus-steig and the Ochsenkopf-steig.
Everything full of roots and stones, wonderfully natural. I also discovered the source of the white Main.
In addition, the Fichtelsee was already kissed by the …

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September 3, 2021,Schneeberg (1051m) & Ochsenkopf (1024m) - Auf das Dach von Franken 🌲Fichtelgebirge🌲

Schneeberg (1051m) & Ochsenkopf (1024m) - on the roof of Franconia 🌲Fichtelgebirge🌲

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Grand tour to the two Franconian thousands

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Tour 32 (slightly modified) from the Roth hiking book

"Franconian hiking mountains - The 50 most beautiful summit destinations and viewpoints between the Rhön and Altmühltal"

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October 22, 2023,Ochsenkopf-Schneeberg mit ganz vielen Highlights 🤗

The start and finish was the hiking car park at Fichtelsee, this round is one of my favorites, so many viewpoints and highlights, always beautiful 🤗😍, here the Fichtelgebirge shows off its most beautiful side
🍃🌲🍁⛰️🍂🌞

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July 14, 2022,Weißmainquelle – Weißmainfelsen, Schneeberg Runde von Neubau

Another nice hike in the Fichtelgebirge today, directly from the campsite. Franconia's highest mountain (Schneeberg) also the third highest (Nusshardt) were also on the route. Nice weather, nice tour what more could you ask for👍👍👍

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May 6, 2024,Der Fichtelsee und jede Menge Steine

Finally vacation, finally Fichtelgebirge!

A little dream comes true, a little hiking vacation in the Fichtelgebirge.

Today was a phenomenal start.

Starting from Fichtelsee over beautiful stone and root paths up to Seehügel, further to Schneeberg and Haberstein and back down and up to the Weissmainquelle and Weissmainfelsen!

What a fabulously beautiful landscape, a dream even in terrible weather!

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Weißmain Spring – Fichtel Lake loop from Bischofsgrün

Ochsenkopf Summit — Bull’s Head Carving

Weißmain Spring

Schneeberg summit - Backöfele observation tower

Lake House Fichtelgebirge

Fichtel Lake

View of Fichtelsee

Weissmain Rocks

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