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The Top 20 Peaks in Franconia

Whether for the view or for the challenge, climbing the mountainous peaks in Franconia is the best way to experience more of this beautiful region. But with 20

to choose from, it can be tough to know which peak to proceed with. That’s why we’ve collected the best peaks and summits in Franconia for you here — so you can easily add one to your next adventure.

Last updated: November 6, 2025

View of Happurger See from Hohler Fels

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The Houbirg is a mountain near Happurg in Middle Franconia with an abandoned Celtic oppidum of the same name. Remains of the walls, some of which are still ten meters …

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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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Staffelberg

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We are several times a year on the Staffelberg or in the area. It's just beautiful there and it's fun to hike and then have a good meal there.

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Nusshardt Summit and Rock Formations

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Great view on the Höhenweg, only half an hour's walk from the Seehaus.

At 972 meters, stacked boulders form a cave, the so-called Nußhardtstube. On the lookout rock you will …

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Kösseinehaus

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If you come into the Fichtelgebirge then look in the Köseinehaus over. A great view from the terrace and a menu in which everyone will find something and nice and friendly staff make the rest very pleasant.

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Golgotha group (Three Crosses) on the Kreuzberg

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Great view. You can also see the radar station at the Wasserkuppe.

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Schneeberg Summit, Backöfele Lookout Tower and Communications Tower

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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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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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Ochsenkopf Summit — Bull’s Head Carving

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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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Hohes Kreuz Observation Tower

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Beautiful all-round view guaranteed. The tower is near the Oswaldhöhle.

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The Top 20 Peaks in Franconia

View of Happurger See from Hohler Fels

Asenturm on the Ochsenkopf

Staffelberg

Nusshardt Summit and Rock Formations

Kösseinehaus

Golgotha group (Three Crosses) on the Kreuzberg

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Ochsenkopf Summit — Bull’s Head Carving

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