Germany
Bavaria
Upper Franconia
Franconian Switzerland
Landkreis Bayreuth
Bad Berneck im Fichtelgebirge
Prinz-Rupprecht Tower
Germany
Bavaria
Upper Franconia
Franconian Switzerland
Landkreis Bayreuth
Bad Berneck im Fichtelgebirge
Prinz-Rupprecht Tower
Hiking Highlight
Recommended by 20 hikers
This Highlight is in a protected area
Please check local regulations for: Naturpark Fichtelgebirge
Location: Bad Berneck im Fichtelgebirge, Landkreis Bayreuth, Franconian Switzerland, Upper Franconia, Bavaria, Germany
5.0
(2)
12
02:53
10.0km
230m
4.5
(2)
9
02:03
6.93km
210m
2
05:51
20.3km
480m
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)
March 25, 2021
A relatively quiet corner with little public traffic.
Unfortunately, the tower is built on leasehold land. Thus, the Fichtelgebirge Association has no influence on the surrounding forest and the rather sparse view from the tower.
July 12, 2022
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Location: Bad Berneck im Fichtelgebirge, Landkreis Bayreuth, Franconian Switzerland, Upper Franconia, Bavaria, Germany
5.0
(2)
12
02:53
10.0km
230m
4.5
(2)
9
02:03
6.93km
210m
2
05:51
20.3km
480m