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Landkreis Wunsiedel im Fichtelgebirge

Weißenstadt

Rudolfstein Rock Formation

Natural Monuments

Landkreis Wunsiedel im Fichtelgebirge

Weißenstadt

Rudolfstein Rock Formation

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Rudolfstein Rock Formation

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Please check local regulations for: Naturpark Fichtelgebirge

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Location: Weißenstadt, Landkreis Wunsiedel im Fichtelgebirge, Upper Franconia, Bavaria, Germany

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1. Weißenstadt circular trail 3: To the Rudolfstein and the Drei-Brüder-Felsen - Fichtelgebirge Nature Park

9.26km

02:42

220m

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.

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2. Rudolfstein Rock Formation – Three Brothers Rocks loop from Schönlind

14.7km

04:24

440m

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.

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3. Rudolfstein Rock Formation – Three Brothers Rocks loop from Meierhof

6.27km

01:49

170m

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Andreas Platzl

December 1, 2016

Here, too, you will find one of those strangely shaped rock castles that are so often found in the Fichtel Mountains. A staircase leads to the highest of these, which on clear days offers a dramatic view all the way to Lake Weißenstadt.

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Maren Ingrid

March 19, 2017

There was once a hilltop castle on the 866-meter-high Rudolfstein, a protected natural monument. Today it is another great vantage point for day-trippers and high-altitude hikers.

The most famous rock formation on the Rudolfstein is the so-called "Three Brothers", a group of granite towers which can be found a little way south of the actual Rudolfstein.

naturpark-fichtelgebirge.org/Rudolfstein-866m.66.0.html

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Andrea und Huskys 🐺

August 31, 2022

The summit area of the Rudolfstein is characterized by gigantic granite rock formations. One of them carries a climbing facility with stairs and railings. From the top you have a wonderful view of the Fichtelgebirge.

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Melanie

June 17, 2018

Absolutely brilliant view of the Fichtelgebirge and Weißenstadt - u.a. also nice view of the Schneeberg. The Schneeberg is still very far away from this viewing platform, but only about 45-60 min. (definitely worth it).

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Peter

May 8, 2021

The Rudolfstein is a wooded mountain in the northeastern Schneeberg massif of the Fichtelgebirge, south of Weißenstadt. It is located on the Höhenweg at 866 m above sea level. NN. In the summit area there are several rock formations made of tin granite, layered by wool sack weathering, which form a protected natural monument. A staircase has been leading to the highest rock tower since 1890. Embedded in the rock formation there was a small castle (Burgstall Rudolfstein), which has almost disappeared without a trace.
Source: de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rudolfstein_(Fichtelgebirge)

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Carsten

September 2, 2018

Great rock formations and beautiful panoramic view from lookout point Rudolfstein (stairs / well secured).

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Harald🔆

January 4, 2017

Sit up and enjoy the whole world!

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Birgitbh

June 3, 2020

Every way is worthwhile. Not overcrowded especially during the week. Great all-round view.

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Witwe Bolte

June 26, 2020

These rock formation (s) are simply spectacular, an absolute "must" in the Fichtelgebirge, even if they are not on the main routes. Between the individual rock formations are numerous trails, on which you can roam around.

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Harald Schramm (Schocker)

August 5, 2023

In 857, Count Palatine Rudolf, from whom the mountain got its name, is said to have built the first fortification in Nordgau, which cannot be proven in documents. There was once a lot of tin mining on the northern slope.
The first documented mention of a castle, the “Rudolfstein Castle”, dates back to 1317, when Count Berthold von Henneberg received the castle and its associated towns, including Weißenkirchen (Weißenstadt), as an imperial fiefdom (see also: Henneberg fiefdom directory). He enfeoffed the property to the brothers Heinrich, Friedrich, Arnold, Eberhard and Haymann von Hirschberg. The Hirschbergers were carried away by attacks on the neighboring areas of the Waldsassen monastery, which is said to have resulted in the castle being stormed and destroyed.
Source and further information
de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rudolfstein_(Fichtelgebirge)

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Klausi

August 29, 2020

Very beautiful rocks with a great view.

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Kellogs

September 9, 2019

Definitely a side trip worth! Awesome view.

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Ar〽️in Bock ©️

November 29, 2020

A gigantic rock massif in the forest with a good view and a lot to explore.

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Andi 😎🚴

January 3, 2021

Grandiose rocky landscape that is always fascinating in both summer and winter!

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Fuchsmädchen 🦊 Vulpesina

March 14, 2021

There you can climb up for a great view and there are enough benches for a break.

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SUNNY

August 15, 2021

Very beautiful rock formations, the stones are just ingeniously stacked, beautiful distant view, it's just fun to climb the ladders.

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Rombea

September 15, 2020

Great rock with a vantage point, stairs go up and then you can enjoy the wonderful view.

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Hanky 🍁

February 28, 2022

Great vantage point with a view of Weißenstadt and Schneeberg

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Melanie

August 3, 2017

Great view of the Weissenstädter See.

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rangerjacke

January 5, 2020

Climbers and locals always put up a cairn with every approach to the Rudolfstein. And if no one knocks them down again, at the end of summer there can be between 50 and 100 cairns lining this path.

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Eisi

April 24, 2021

Very impressive, we were very lucky that it wasn't that busy. You should choose a time when there is not so much through traffic. Nice view as you can climb one of the rocks.

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Birgit

April 21, 2017

Everybody should go there, for us the most beautiful rocks

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May 28, 2023

Impressive climbing rock just below the Rudolfstein

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Sepp

October 4, 2024

Very nice view 🤩 of an impressive rock🤩

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Location: Weißenstadt, Landkreis Wunsiedel im Fichtelgebirge, Upper Franconia, Bavaria, Germany

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