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Germany
Bavaria
Upper Franconia
Franconian Switzerland
Landkreis Bayreuth
Neubauer Forst Nord

Weißmain Spring – Fichtel Lake loop from Neubauer Forst Nord

Moderate

4.8

(19)

97

hikers

Weißmain Spring – Fichtel Lake loop from Neubauer Forst Nord

03:05

10.7km

260m

Hiking

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

Last updated: March 30, 2026

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Your route passes through a protected area

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Naturpark Fichtelgebirge

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Bus stop

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1.85 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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2.88 km

Fichtelnaab Spring

Highlight • River

The origin of Naab (Fichtelnaab) lies at the south and southeastern foot of the Ochsenkopf, where numerous rivulets merge and unite with the captured Naabquelle. The Fichtelnaabquelle lies at 867 …

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3.49 km

Rock shelter

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Exceptional rest area and weather protection

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6.12 km

Two new arch bridges were erected at Fichtelsee in September 2021. They replace the two dilapidated wooden buildings that stood here before. If you stand on the bridge, you have a wonderful view over the lake to the Schneeberg.

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6.21 km

Waldhotel at Fichtelsee

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Very nice restaurant which is beautifully situated on the Fichtelsee. The food is good and the price is reasonable for the location.

There are various events throughout the year. It's best to have a look at the website am-fichtelsee.de

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6.31 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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6.46 km

From here you can enjoy the idyllic lake.

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10.4 km

Karchesweiher

Highlight • Lake

Numerous hiking trails start from this small lake and the adjacent car park. Since the Karchessee is located directly on the B 303, it is not so idyllic.

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10.7 km

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Bus stop

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

6.96 km

3.06 km

424 m

221 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

5.48 km

2.71 km

1.27 km

738 m

489 m

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Highest point (900 m)

Lowest point (740 m)

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Tuesday 19 May

14°C

7°C

77 %

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