Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: November 13, 2025

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Naturpark Fichtelgebirge

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4.92 km

Princes' Rocks

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The two high rock towers made of granite were named Prinzenfelsen in 1911. Before that, they had different names in the vernacular. The larger one with the climbing facility and …

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7.04 km

Hohe Matze Summit

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The summit of the Hohe Matze consists of stacked oval rocks. The summit cross stands at 813 meters. The view of the Kösseine from up there is phenomenal.

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9.98 km

Ridgeway to Kösseine

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Pretty steep. Luckily there are some benches to rest along the way.

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11.4 km

If you come into the Fichtelgebirge then look in the Köseinehaus over. A great view from the terrace and a menu in which everyone will find something and nice and friendly staff make the rest very pleasant.

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11.4 km

Kösseine Summit and Observation Tower

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Top of Fichtelgebirge - the tower on the summit of the Großer Kösseine offers a unique panorama over the surrounding forests and peaks of Tröstauer Forst. Descriptions in the directions …

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11.8 km

Marienquelle

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For decades, the Marienquelle and the associated fountain stone lay at 865 meters away from the marked hiking trails. Hikers who started the final sprint on the high trail from …

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13.2 km

Little Haberstein

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Both the small and the large Haberstein lie in the massif of the Kössine. The Big Haberstein is about 200 meters away from the little one, if you want to get a little more air.

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13.5 km

Great Haberstein Viewpoint

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The first viewpoint on the high trail from the direction of Wunsiedel. Beautiful view over the Fichtelgebirge. The Great Haberstein (848 meters) is a protected natural monument. A staircase leads …

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20.6 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

8.57 km

6.90 km

2.38 km

1.58 km

1.13 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

7.02 km

5.06 km

3.50 km

3.23 km

927 m

545 m

313 m

Elevation

Highest point (910 m)

Lowest point (550 m)

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