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Saxony
Vogtland
Landkreis Hof
Zell im Fichtelgebirge

Stone plaque with bear relief – Source of the Saale loop from Zell im Fichtelgebirge

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Germany
Saxony
Vogtland
Landkreis Hof
Zell im Fichtelgebirge

Stone plaque with bear relief – Source of the Saale loop from Zell im Fichtelgebirge

Easy

4.7

(12)

37

hikers

Stone plaque with bear relief – Source of the Saale loop from Zell im Fichtelgebirge

01:06

3.87km

90m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: April 22, 2026

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Your route passes through a protected area

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Naturpark Fichtelgebirge

Waypoints

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870 m

Station 1, Münchberg City Forest Nature Trail

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The forest nature trail of the town of Münchberg leads up to the Saale source. Station 1 is located above the hiking car park

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897 m

3

1.08 km

It's also a beautiful sight in autumn when the leaves change color.

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1.73 km

Immediately after the Ahornwiese there is this bench with a stone stele and information boards. These belong to the forest nature trail. Different types of rock are explained here using the stele.

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1.78 km

Stone plaque with bear relief

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6

2.02 km

Source of the Saale

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A narrow nature trail through the forest leads to the source of the Saale.

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2.40 km

8

2.64 km

Former Yellow Chalk Mine Entrance

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The former mining gallery can be found somewhat hidden about 20m from the main path. From 1769 to 1809 gold or other precious metals were not sought here, but so-called …

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3.87 km

End point

Parking

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Way Types & Surfaces

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2.82 km

1.03 km

Surfaces

2.65 km

1.19 km

< 100 m

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Monday 8 June

17°C

11°C

19 %

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