🏔️ Großer Waldstein

Probably the most beautiful view of the Fichtel Mountains. The atmosphere at the summit is particularly beautiful in the evening.

The Großer Waldstein in the Fichtelgebirge has a wow effect for me, the mighty rock formations just amaze you. The summit plateau is easy to reach and has a wonderful view in all directions. Since there is a hiking parking lot directly below, it is a good starting point for many hikes.

The eponymous "bowl" was a natural weathering trough that was removed because of its foul odor when King Maximilian II announced his visit in 1851 and also enjoyed the view from there into the Fichtelgebirge horseshoe and the Münchberg valley wanted.

After the edges were chiseled and the rest of the hollow was filled, a small house with colorful glass windows was built on the rock. However, the king postponed his visit and never made up for it ...