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Weissmain Rocks – Weißer Main Nature Trail loop from Neubauer Forst Nord

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Germany
Bavaria
Upper Franconia
Franconian Switzerland
Landkreis Bayreuth
Fichtelberg

Weissmain Rocks – Weißer Main Nature Trail loop from Neubauer Forst Nord

Moderate

4.9

(59)

233

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Weissmain Rocks – Weißer Main Nature Trail loop from Neubauer Forst Nord

04:39

16.0km

430m

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: April 18, 2026

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Naturpark Fichtelgebirge

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2.80 km

Weissmain Rocks

Highlight • Natural Monument

Very nice view over the summits of the Fichtelgebirge (Ochsenkopf, Schneeberg, Nußhardt) - very worthwhile. In good weather, the view extends to about 50 kilometers.

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3.40 km

Weißmain Spring

Highlight • Natural Monument

Beautiful source on the northeastern slope of the Ochsenkopf near Bischofsgrün. Good accessibility, as well as opportunities to relax (benches, etc.). The White Main unites west of Kulmbach with the Red Main and flows at Mainz in the Rhine.

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4.95 km

The name "Ochsenkopf" first appeared in mine records in 1495, when Lorenz von Ploben from Nuremberg received the mine on the Fichtelberge "near the Ochsenkopf" as a fief. This may …

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8.65 km

A beautiful wooden bridge over the meandering White Main.

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8.83 km

Weißer Main Nature Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

Wonderful, natural path directly on the White Main. Moss-covered rocks, cheerfully rippling, crystal-clear water... you can really start dreaming while hiking. Although that is not so cheap, since the path requires a lot of attention.

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11.1 km

Karchesweiher

Highlight • Lake

Numerous hiking trails start from this small lake and the adjacent car park. Since the Karchessee is located directly on the B 303, it is not so idyllic.

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15.3 km

From here you can enjoy the idyllic lake.

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15.7 km

View of Fichtelsee

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From here you have a wonderful view of the Fichtelsee. It is so popular with guests and locals because of its idyllic location. The Fichtelsee offers a picturesque backdrop for walks, hikes and nature observation.

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16.0 km

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Way Types & Surfaces

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9.26 km

5.27 km

922 m

275 m

233 m

Surfaces

8.24 km

5.71 km

1.18 km

502 m

338 m

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Highest point (1,010 m)

Lowest point (660 m)

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