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Jägersteig (Fichtelgebirge) – Wurzbachweiher loop from Warmensteinach

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Warmensteinach

Jägersteig (Fichtelgebirge) – Wurzbachweiher loop from Warmensteinach

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Jägersteig (Fichtelgebirge) – Wurzbachweiher loop from Warmensteinach

04:33

15.4km

440m

Hiking

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

Last updated: May 17, 2026

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Naturpark Fichtelgebirge

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3.57 km

Jägersteig (Fichtelgebirge)

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A beautiful hiking trail with a great view over Warmensteinach and the valley. It is also very nice for cycling, but please be considerate of the hikers. 🥾😎

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6.62 km

View of Warmensteinach from Schreiberhügel

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Beautiful view of Warmensteinach.
Update 2015: The bench has since been converted into a picnic table, so you can barely see Warmensteinach anymore.

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7.01 km

Finstergraben Spring and Rest Area

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working fountain, cool and refreshing. Bank invites you to take a short rest.

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7.93 km

Wenzelsruh

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Rest bench attached to a rock.

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10.4 km

Ruins of Wurzstein Castle

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It is difficult to recognize the former castle, but the informative table stimulates the imagination.

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11.5 km

The Wurzbacher Stauweiher, is the last still intact rafting pond in the area of Warmensteinach. Here the so-called Schwemmflößerei was operated. This means that wood was thrown into rivers and then the nearby dams were opened for transport.

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12.1 km

Juchhe Viewpoint

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The bench has been cleared of nettles, but there is still no view!
Update 2024: A few trees have been felled, you can see a little bit

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14.0 km

View from Marienhöhe

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The name "Marienhöhe" probably goes back to the soprano Maria Knüpfer-Egli (1872 to 1924). During her engagement at the Bayreuth Wagner Festival, she lived in the house at Panoramaweg 108 …

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15.4 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

7.14 km

4.80 km

2.00 km

1.13 km

291 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

11.1 km

2.13 km

792 m

483 m

392 m

344 m

121 m

Elevation

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Highest point (750 m)

Lowest point (510 m)

Weather

Monday 8 June

17°C

11°C

67 %

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Jägersteig (Fichtelgebirge) – Wurzbachweiher loop from Warmensteinach

Jägersteig (Fichtelgebirge)

View of Warmensteinach from Schreiberhügel

Finstergraben Spring and Rest Area

Wenzelsruh

Ruins of Wurzstein Castle

Wurzbachweiher

Juchhe Viewpoint

View from Marienhöhe

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