Routes

Planner

Features

Updates

App

Login or Signup

Get the App

Login or Signup

Discover
Places to see

Mountain Peaks

Germany
Bavaria
Upper Franconia
Landkreis Wunsiedel im Fichtelgebirge
Weißenstadter Forst-Süd

Schneeberg Summit, Backöfele Lookout Tower and Communications Tower

Discover
Places to see

Mountain Peaks

Germany
Bavaria
Upper Franconia
Landkreis Wunsiedel im Fichtelgebirge
Weißenstadter Forst-Süd

Schneeberg Summit, Backöfele Lookout Tower and Communications Tower

Highlight • Summit

Schneeberg Summit, Backöfele Lookout Tower and Communications Tower

Recommended by 2339 hikers out of 2393

This Highlight is in a protected area

Please check local regulations for:

Naturpark Fichtelgebirge

Save

Share

  • More

    • Loading

    Location: Weißenstadter Forst-Süd, Landkreis Wunsiedel im Fichtelgebirge, Upper Franconia, Bavaria, Germany

    Save

    Share

  • More

    • See hikes here

    Take Me There

    Routes here

    Best Hikes to Schneeberg Summit, Backöfele Lookout Tower and Communications Tower

    4.9

    (942)

    3,430

    hikers

    1. Seehaus Fichtelgebirge – Fichtelsee Moor Nature Reserve loop from Vordorfermühle

    12.7km

    03:43

    350m

    350m

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

    Navigate

    Send to Phone

    Save

    Moderate

    4.9

    (143)

    496

    hikers

    2. Weißmain Spring – Weissmain Rocks loop from Fleckl

    24.8km

    07:36

    890m

    890m

    Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

    Navigate

    Send to Phone

    Save

    Hard

    4.9

    (145)

    590

    hikers

    3. Lake House Fichtelgebirge – Fichtelseemoor Nature Reserve loop from Vordorfermühle

    11.3km

    03:22

    340m

    340m

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

    Navigate

    Send to Phone

    Save

    Moderate

    Tips

    March 19, 2017

    From the highest elevation of the Fichtelgebirge there is a comprehensive view of the Franconian and Thuringian Forest, Magpie and Ore Mountains and the Bavarian-Bohemian border mountains.

    Translated by Google •

      July 21, 2022

      At 1051 meters, the Schneeberg is the highest mountain in Northern Bavaria. For this reason alone, it should be visited during a hiking holiday in the Fichtelgebirge. It undoubtedly got its name from the snow, because at this altitude the snow falls very early and stays on the ground for a very long time.

      Translated by Google •

        January 31, 2021

        In 1938, the Air Force had a 35 meter high wooden tower built, the purpose of which was classified as secret. In 1942 it burned down for "inexplicable reasons". On November 14, 1951, US forces requisitioned part of the summit, erected various buildings and steel structures for antennas and parabolic mirrors. In 1961, the Bundeswehr took over the northern area of the summit and had the telecommunications tower of telecommunications sector E built in 1963, which went into operation in 1967. The mountain peak was a restricted military area, the Backöfele was now "locked up". After the end of the Cold War, the US armed forces left the Schneeberg on April 30, 1992, and on March 31, 1993 the Bundeswehr ceased its military reconnaissance operations. The last soldier left the Schneeberg air defense position on June 30, 1994, and the properties were transferred to the federal property management. The former Bundeswehr tower was leased to Mannesmann (now Vodafone) for mobile communications purposes.

        Source and more info
        de.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Schneeberg_(Fichtelgebirge)

        Translated by Google •

          Sign up for a free komoot account to get 149 more insider tips and takes.

          Sign up for free

          Details

          Informations

          Elevation 1,090 m

          Weather

          Powered by Foreca

          Monday 8 December

          9°C

          6°C

          0 %

          If you start your activity now...

          Max wind speed: 14.0 km/h

          Most visited during

          January

          February

          March

          April

          May

          June

          July

          August

          September

          October

          November

          December

          See hikes here

          Take Me There

          Loading

          Location: Weißenstadter Forst-Süd, Landkreis Wunsiedel im Fichtelgebirge, Upper Franconia, Bavaria, Germany

          Other Popular Places to Check Out

          Nußhardt Summit and Rock Formations

          Haberstein Granite Blockfield and View of Ochsenkopf

          Drei-Brüder-Felsen

          Flooded Quarry Near Rudolfstein

          Platte Summit (885 m) – Granite Blockfield Viewpoint

          Siebenstern Stone Monument

          Boardwalk Through the Fichtelsee Moor

          Haberstein Rock Formation

          Haberstein Rock Formation

          Rocky Trail in Naturpark Fichtelgebirge

          View of Ochsenkopf

          Explore
          RoutesRoute plannerFeaturesHikesMTB TrailsRoad cycling routesBikepacking
          B2B
          PartnersConnectEmbed routes
          Company
          PressWhat's NewPioneersProduct UpdatesAmbassadorsAdventure Hub
          Community
          Help GuidesSupportKomoot Treasure Hunt
          Download the app
          Follow Us on Socials

          © komoot GmbH

          Privacy Policy
          Terms of Service
          Community guidelines
          Vulnerability disclosure program
          Imprint
          Information for law enforcement