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Landkreis Wunsiedel im Fichtelgebirge
Weißenstadter Forst-Nord

The Waldstein Whale

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The Waldstein Whale

Recommended by 183 mountain bikers out of 186

This Highlight is in a protected area

Please check local regulations for: Naturpark Fichtelgebirge

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    1. Großer Waldstein – Weißenstädter See loop from Weiherhöfen

    33.3km

    02:41

    550m

    550m

    Intermediate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary.

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    Expert mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary. Some portions of the route may require you to push your bike.

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    June 24, 2020

    There are several rock formations around the Waldstein, which have taken on special shapes due to weathering and erosion. This stone has the name "The whale from the forest stone" and looks confusingly similar to Moby Dick.

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      Nice mood of nature.

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        August 19, 2019

        handsome rock formation that resembles a whale

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          Elevation 860 m

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

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