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Upper Franconia

Franconian Switzerland

Landkreis Bayreuth

Bischofsgrüner Forst

Ascent to the Ochsenkopf – Ochsenkopf Summit Cross loop from Grassemann

Hiking trails & Routes

Upper Franconia

Franconian Switzerland

Landkreis Bayreuth

Bischofsgrüner Forst

Ascent to the Ochsenkopf – Ochsenkopf Summit Cross loop from Grassemann

Moderate

4.9

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44

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Ascent to the Ochsenkopf – Ochsenkopf Summit Cross loop from Grassemann

02:25

7.70km

270m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: September 9, 2026

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Naturpark Fichtelgebirge

Waypoints

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Start point

Parking

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2.38 km

Ascent to the Ochsenkopf

Highlight (Segment) • Summit

The Ochsenkopf transmitter is a 191.5 meter high reinforced concrete television tower that has been located on the summit of the Ochsenkopf in the Fichtelgebirge since 1958. Analogue radio (VHF), …

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3.95 km

Ochsenkopf Summit — Bull’s Head Carving

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Special rock formation with the landmark of the Ochsenkopf, carved in stone. The bull's head is now signposted.

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4.23 km

Survey pillar on Ochsenkopf

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The Ochsenkopf summit has always been important for geographical surveys in the Fichtel Mountains. Land surveying work was carried out here as early as the 18th century. The obelisk that …

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4.23 km

Ochsenkopf Summit and Observation Tower

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Ochsenkopf summit 1024 m

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4.41 km

Ochsenkopf Summit Cross

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The striking wooden cross was erected on the summit in 2016. However, it does not stand on the highest point of the mountain.

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4.54 km

Ochsenkopf Summit Station

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ochsenkopf.info/aktuelles-vom-ochsenkopf
Driving times, prices etc. to read

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4.57 km

View of the Valley Behind the Cable Car (Ochsenkopf, Naturpark Fichtelgebirge)

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From here you have a beautiful view

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8

4.83 km

Forest Trail in Naturpark Fichtelgebirge

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This is how hiking is really fun. Challenging but beautiful path

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7.70 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

4.94 km

2.10 km

533 m

132 m

Surfaces

4.51 km

3.14 km

< 100 m

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