This is the starting point for beautiful hikes on and around the Ochsenkopf/Schneeberg. In winter, beautiful cross-country ski trails and winter hiking trails start here. Tour suggestions are compiled here komoot.de/collection/1414172/-fichtel-outdoorer-s-tourentipps or can be found more clearly at fichtel-outdoorer.de.

And special information on cross-country skiing: komoot.de/collection/1029697/-ski-langlaufen-im-fichtelgebirge or more detailed information at fichtel-outdoorer.de/tourenportal-fichtelgebirge-skilanglauf.htm

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The parking lot belongs to the inn. It is well cared for by the owners so it should be appreciated and at least left clean.

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Elevation 790 m

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Location: Bischofsgrün, Landkreis Bayreuth, Franconian Switzerland, Upper Franconia, Bavaria, Germany

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