RoutesPlannerFeaturesUpdates
App
Login or Signup
Get the App
Login or Signup
Routes
Hiking trails & Routes
Germany
Saxony
Vogtland
Landkreis Hof
Zell im Fichtelgebirge

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

Routes
Hiking trails & Routes
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)

39

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: August 17, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through a protected area

Please check local regulations for:

Naturpark Fichtelgebirge

Waypoints

A

Start point

Parking

Get Directions
1

870 m

Station 1, Münchberg City Forest Nature Trail

Highlight • Trail

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

Translated by Google •

Tip by

2

1.08 km

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

Translated by Google •

Tip by

3

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.

Translated by Google •

Tip by

5

1.78 km

Stone plaque with bear relief

Highlight • Monument

Very good work, simply a great idea.

Showing Translation

Tip by

6

2.02 km

Source of the Saale

Highlight • River

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

Translated by Google •

Tip by

7

2.40 km

8

2.64 km

Former Yellow Chalk Mine Entrance

Highlight • Structure

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 …

Translated by Google •

Tip by

B

3.87 km

End point

Parking

Loading

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

2.82 km

1.02 km

Surfaces

2.65 km

1.19 km

< 100 m

Sign up to see more specific route details

Sign up for free

Elevation

Elevation
Nothing selected – click and drag below to see the stats for a specific part of the route.

Sign up to see more specific route details

Sign up for free

Weather

Powered by Foreca

Wednesday 14 October

16°C

2°C

0 %

Additional weather tips

Max wind speed: 11.0 km/h

to get more detailed weather forecasts along your route

Comments

guide_signup

Want to know more?

Sign up for a free komoot account to join the conversation.

Sign up for free

Our route recommendations are based on thousands of hikes, rides, and runs completed by other people on komoot.

Save
Edit route
Download GPX
Move start point
Print
Share
Embed on a website
Report an Issue
Report restricted access

Nearby routes

Moderate

4.8

4,012

Weißmain-Ochsenkopf-Steig - Fichtelgebirge Nature Park

03:28h

11.5km

390m

Explore
RoutesRoute plannerFeaturesRedeem a voucherHikesMTB TrailsRoad cycling routesBikepackingSitemap
Download the app
Follow Us on Socials

© komoot GmbH

Privacy Policy