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Franconian Switzerland

Landkreis Bayreuth

Franconian Switzerland

Landkreis Bayreuth

The Top 20 Attractions around Landkreis Bayreuth

There are plenty of places to see and visit around Landkreis Bayreuth. Whether you love hiking or cycling, Landkreis Bayreuth is a region where 20

hidden gems are waiting to be explored and visited. Check the top places to visit in the region and plan your next adventure today.

Last updated: December 8, 2025

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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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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Weißmain Spring

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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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Riesenburg Collapse Cave

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The King Ludwig Felsen is known as Crevice Cave "Riesenburg"

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Himmelsleiter (Heaven’s Ladder) Observation Tower

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Definitely worth going up the 150 steps. Free ascent with a great panoramic view.

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Fichtel Lake

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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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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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Lake House Fichtelgebirge

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What a great hut! I was on a hike through the Fichtelgebirge and we made a night of rest here. Although "official" was still company leave, the hosts have kindly opened the doors for us. Always my pleasure!

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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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Pottenstein — Old Town and Castle

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Beautiful place with many half-timbered houses, great for the Festival of Lights on January 6th. Fantastic valley view from the castle and the hillside/mountain paths.

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The Top 20 Attractions around Landkreis Bayreuth

Asenturm on the Ochsenkopf

Nusshardt Summit and Rock Formations

Weißmain Spring

Riesenburg Collapse Cave

Himmelsleiter (Heaven’s Ladder) Observation Tower

Fichtel Lake

Weissmain Rocks

Lake House Fichtelgebirge

Ochsenkopf Summit — Bull’s Head Carving

Pottenstein — Old Town and Castle

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