Weißmain Spring – Weissmain Rocks loop from Warmensteinacher Forst-Nord

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Germany

Bavaria

Upper Franconia

Franconian Switzerland

Landkreis Bayreuth

Bischofsgrüner Forst

Weißmain Spring – Weissmain Rocks loop from Warmensteinacher Forst-Nord

Easy

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Weißmain Spring – Weissmain Rocks loop from Warmensteinacher Forst-Nord

01:19

4.45km

130m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

Last updated: August 18, 2026

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Naturpark Fichtelgebirge

Waypoints

Start point

Restaurant

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5 m

Asenturm on the Ochsenkopf

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The Asenturm, which opened in 1923, is still considered the best place for a spectacular Ochsenkopf view. As the second highest mountain of the Fichtelgebirge, located at an altitude of …

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71 m

Ochsenkopf Summit and Observation Tower

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Ochsenkopf summit 1024 m

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461 m

Trail to Ochsenkopf

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Beautiful but rocky path up to the Ochsenkopf

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1.34 km

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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1.94 km

Weissmain Rocks

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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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2.01 km

Weißmainfelsen Ascent

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Beautiful single trail demands technical skills from bikers. With the roots and stones well suited for experienced mountain bikers.

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3.49 km

Forest lake on the Schmiererweg

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Here, a small lake has formed in a former quarry. The rock faces are reminiscent of the time when Proterobas was mined here – a rare rock with a long …

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4.37 km

Survey pillar on Ochsenkopf

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The Ochsenkopf summit has always been important for geographical surveys in the Fichtel Mountains. Land surveying work was carried out here as early as the 18th century. The obelisk that …

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4.45 km

End point

Restaurant

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

1.55 km

1.42 km

1.17 km

312 m

Surfaces