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Landkreis Wunsiedel im Fichtelgebirge

Selb

Eger Reservoir – Weller Valley (Eger Valley) loop from Silberbach

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Upper Franconia

Landkreis Wunsiedel im Fichtelgebirge

Selb

Eger Reservoir – Weller Valley (Eger Valley) loop from Silberbach

Moderate

4.6

(25)

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Eger Reservoir – Weller Valley (Eger Valley) loop from Silberbach

02:54

10.5km

190m

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: April 22, 2026

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Naturpark Fichtelgebirge

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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2.56 km

Summit and Rock Formations of Großer Hengstberg

Highlight • Summit

The large Hengstberg is the only mountain in the Fichtelgebirge that is predominantly covered with deciduous trees. Its summit is designated as a nature reserve.

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6.13 km

Pond area in the Fichtelgebirge Nature Park

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Here you can find 6 ponds of different sizes, idyllically located in the forest.

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6.76 km

Bench with a view over the Eger Valley

Highlight • Viewpoint

Nice for a short break. You can see the Café Egerstau.

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6.98 km

Neuhaus Hydroelectric Power Plant

Highlight • Monument

The Neuhaus power plant was built in 1924, at the same time as the reservoir. Two Francis shaft turbines with a combined output of 220 kilowatts are driven here with a height difference of 5.50 meters.

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7.03 km

Eger Reservoir

Highlight • Lake

A well-developed hiking trail leads around the idyllic reservoir.

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7.11 km

Weller Valley (Eger Valley)

Highlight (Segment) • Gorge

Okay as a walker. Very beautiful landscape. However, the Kaiserweg is shared with mountain bikers and sometimes even with cars! Rather too undemanding for an experienced hiker. Open your eyes, …

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8.10 km

Hirschsprung Hydropower Plant

Highlight • Structure

The power station was built in 1921 by the Munich engineer dr. Eugen Sapper built. The water of the Eger is derived three kilometers above the work at Leupoldshammer, flows …

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8.67 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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10.5 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

8.36 km

1.47 km

488 m

148 m

Surfaces

5.14 km

4.27 km

480 m

386 m

195 m

Elevation

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Highest point (630 m)

Lowest point (460 m)

Weather

Sunday 17 May

17°C

3°C

30 %

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Summit and Rock Formations of Großer Hengstberg

Pond area in the Fichtelgebirge Nature Park

Bench with a view over the Eger Valley

Neuhaus Hydroelectric Power Plant

Eger Reservoir

Weller Valley (Eger Valley)

Hirschsprung Hydropower Plant

Sulfur Rock

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