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Saxony
Vogtland
Landkreis Hof
Zell im Fichtelgebirge

View from the Arnsteinfels – Großer Waldstein loop from Zell im Fichtelgebirge

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Germany
Saxony
Vogtland
Landkreis Hof
Zell im Fichtelgebirge

View from the Arnsteinfels – Großer Waldstein loop from Zell im Fichtelgebirge

Moderate

5.0

(7)

13

hikers

View from the Arnsteinfels – Großer Waldstein loop from Zell im Fichtelgebirge

04:50

16.8km

400m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 11, 2026

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Your route passes through a protected area

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Naturpark Fichtelgebirge

Waypoints

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Start point

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1

2.59 km

Arnsteinfels rock formation

Highlight • Natural Monument

2

2.69 km

View from the Arnsteinfels

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The Arnsteinfels was already one of the popular viewing points on the Waldstein in the 17th century.
The name is derived from the earlier names "Narrenstein" and later "Arnstein", although …

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3

3.40 km

Bear Trap at Waldstein

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Brown bears once lived in the Fichtel Mountains. This is impressively demonstrated by the Bärenfang, made of granite stones, from 1656 below the Waldstein summit. The last bear is said …

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4

3.66 km

Devil's Table at Waldstein

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One of the special rock formations that can be discovered at Waldstein: a mighty, upwardly expanding boulder with an oval plate, the legendary Devil's Table. According to legend, the devil played a wild card game with goblins here.

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5

3.71 km

Großer Waldstein

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A visit to the Waldsteinhaus is a great way to round off a day of hiking.
The inn has been renovated inside (summer 2024) and is now handicapped accessible. The …

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6

7.66 km

View of Lake Weißenstadt

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A walk around the Weißenstädter See is always recommended - bird sanctuary, easy walk and at the end a stop at the Greek restaurant - perfect

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7

7.90 km

Weißenstadt Lake

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The Weißenstädter See is an artificially dammed lake. It was created by the city in the 1970s and serves exclusively as a leisure and recreation area. At the lake many …

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8

9.14 km

Especially beautiful at sunset.

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15.3 km

Kästela

Forest

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16.8 km

End point

Bus stop

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Way Types & Surfaces

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7.21 km

4.66 km

3.07 km

1.77 km

119 m

Surfaces

7.41 km

3.68 km

2.36 km

1.80 km

1.54 km

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Highest point (830 m)

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