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Bad Berneck im Fichtelgebirge

Prinz-Rupprecht Tower

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Prinz-Rupprecht Tower

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    Location: Bad Berneck im Fichtelgebirge, Landkreis Bayreuth, Franconian Switzerland, Upper Franconia, Bavaria, Germany

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    March 25, 2021

    Hiking

    The Prinz-Rupprecht-Turm is an observation tower on the western edge of the Fichtelgebirge on the 596 meter high Wolfenberg between the villages of Gothendorf and Köslar, both districts of Bad Berneck.
    The tower has a total height of 14 meters, with the viewing platform at a height of ten meters.
    TowerPoints: 1.73 TP + BonusPoints 0.10 = 1.83 TP (total)
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    November 21, 2020

    Hiking

    The tower is a bit ingrown, but still a nice destination
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    April 12, 2021

    Mountain biking

    The lookout tower with no view, but maybe that will change with all the deforestation.
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    Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

    Moderate

    Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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    Elevation 600 m

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    Location: Bad Berneck im Fichtelgebirge, Landkreis Bayreuth, Franconian Switzerland, Upper Franconia, Bavaria, Germany

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