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Landkreis Bayreuth
Mehlmeisel

Rotenfels Rock Formation – Klausenturm Observation Tower loop from Fichtelberg

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Germany
Bavaria
Upper Franconia
Franconian Switzerland
Landkreis Bayreuth
Mehlmeisel

Rotenfels Rock Formation – Klausenturm Observation Tower loop from Fichtelberg

Moderate

5.0

(6)

18

hikers

Rotenfels Rock Formation – Klausenturm Observation Tower loop from Fichtelberg

03:14

11.4km

250m

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: March 30, 2026

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Your route passes through a protected area

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Naturpark Fichtelgebirge

Waypoints

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Parking

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151 m

Pond at Waldhaus

Highlight • Lake

A place to rest with a view of the pond

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455 m

A very nice wildlife park where you can watch the animals wonderfully. There is also a petting zoo! 😃

Information at: waldhaus-mehlmeisel.de

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775 m

Jägersteig Trail (Schilmbach Gorge)

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The Jägersteig is repeatedly interrupted by passages on forest roads, so there are several sections. The climb is easy to walk.

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4.90 km

Rotenfels Rock Formation

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A mighty rock face with a reddish tinge. At Rotenfels there used to be a mine. Iron ore was mined here.

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5

7.05 km

Fritz Wang Memorial

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A beautiful memorial site on a hiking trail near the zoo that commemorates the crash of a World War II pilot. The memorial site should be worth a visit for every hiker and biker.

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6

10.9 km

Klausenturm Observation Tower

Highlight • Viewpoint

The Klausenturm is a very beautiful observation tower, not far from the Bayreuther Haus. It offers a fantastic panoramic view of the Fichtel Mountains. It is normally open from May to October. 👍

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7

11.2 km

Bayreuther House

Highlight • Mountain Hut

The Bayreuth House is always a welcoming place to stop by, whether for a cup of coffee or a delicious lunch. The terrace offers a magnificent view over Mehlmeisl. After …

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11.4 km

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

7.96 km

3.37 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

9.38 km

1.93 km

< 100 m

< 100 m

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Highest point (820 m)

Lowest point (710 m)

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Wednesday 20 May

17°C

9°C

19 %

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