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Landkreis Bayreuth

The Top 20 Peaks around Landkreis Bayreuth

Whether for the view or for the challenge, climbing the mountainous peaks around Landkreis Bayreuth 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 around Landkreis Bayreuth for you here — so you can easily add one to your next adventure.

Last updated: October 31, 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 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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Haberstein granite boulder field and view of the Ochsenkopf

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From the Haberstein you have a wonderful view of the Ochsenkopf and Bischofsgrün. Well-made information boards at the granite block sea provide information about the formation, fauna and flora of the block heap.

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Goethe Rock

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Johann Wolfgang von Goethe was known to be a diligent hiker. He is said to have visited on July 1, 1785 in his great Fichtelgebirgswanderung this place. Reason enough to …

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🏛️ Victory Tower

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The Victory Tower on the Hohe Warte in the city of Bayreuth is a 17 meter high and 463 meter observation tower that was built to commemorate the victory in the Franco-Prussian War of 1870/71.

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Neubürg Summit and Art Sculptures

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This isolated mountain with its summit plateau is, so to speak, the little brother of Walberla. From here you have a beautiful panoramic view of the northeastern Franconian Switzerland. Also …

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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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Klausenturm Observation Tower

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The Klausenturm is a very beautiful observation tower not far from the Bayreuther Haus. You have a great all-round view of the Fichtelgebirge. It is normally open from May to October. 👍

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