オーバーフランケンの天然記念物・トップ20

A magical world of rock formations opens up below the Ochsenkopf summit. One of these granite formations is the Weißmainfelsen with a height of 929 meters. Rock steps of different sizes lead to it. From the viewing plateau at the top you have a beautiful view of the Schneeberg massif with Nußhardt, See Hügel and Schneeberg. The group of rocks with a climbing facility can be reached from Bischofsgrün, from Karches and from Ochsenkopf via marked hiking trails.

The Quackenschloss is a passage cave about 18 meters long. It is the remains of a very old and high-lying cave system. The rock wall has a patchy appearance due to the weathering of individual shells. The cave probably gets its name from this rock composition. The type of stone with holes in it (smokewacke) is called quacke here. The oblique oval shape of the cave is determined by two longitudinal fissures and two diagonally sloping bank joints. Two larger fissures cross the passage. One portal is about 7 meters wide and 2.5 meters high, the other, divided by a rock pillar, is about 9 meters wide and 5 meters high. The cave is registered as C 4 in the Franconian Alb Cave Register (HFA). It has been designated by the Bavarian State Office for the Environment as an important geotope (474R060)[1] and as a natural monument (ND-04580). The cave, which is easily accessible via hiking trails, is one of the most frequently visited destinations in the Franconian Jura, also because of its scenic location. There is a sport climbing area next to the cave. Source: Wikipedia

The Quackenschloss is a cave ruin, the remains of which belong to a very high (505 meters) and therefore very old cave system. The rock grotto, which is about three meters high and six meters wide, is open on two sides and can be safely entered from the east side. In the gallery cave, which takes its name from the enclosed fossils, the so-called Quacken, the remains of a 17-meter-long cave system can be explored.

A small steep path leads to the roof of the Quakenschloss. Great view from above.

The Oswald cave is a passage cave that can be crossed effortlessly.

Not for nothing one of the most popular destinations in the Fichtelgebirge, whether on foot, by mountain bike or by chairlift, everyone gets their money's worth up here. Access to the Asenturm is free and definitely worth it. From here you have a wonderful view far into the Fichtelgebirge. A visit to the Asenturm restaurant is definitely a good idea, nice terrace and nice service, food and drinks at fair prices. Beautiful photo motifs are the landmark, the summit cross and the Goethefelsen.

The Oswald cave is a beautiful passage cave, you should take a flashlight with you because of the height, it is accessible all year round.

The Nußhardt Stube is a cover cave. It is formed from the huge boulders of the Blockmeer on the summit. The entrance to the interior of the Nußhardt Stube is easy to miss. There are only two places where you can squeeze your way inside between the granite blocks.