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Upper Franconia

Franconian Switzerland

Landkreis Bayreuth

Bayreuther House – Rotenfels Rock Formation loop from Fichtelberg

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Upper Franconia

Franconian Switzerland

Landkreis Bayreuth

Bayreuther House – Rotenfels Rock Formation loop from Fichtelberg

Moderate

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Bayreuther House – Rotenfels Rock Formation loop from Fichtelberg

03:09

10.4km

330m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 8, 2026

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Naturpark Fichtelgebirge

Waypoints

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Start point

Bus stop

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1.76 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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2

2.18 km

Jägersteig Trail (Schilmbach Gorge)

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

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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3

6.36 km

Rotenfels Rock Formation

Highlight • Natural Monument

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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4

8.16 km

Fritz Wang Memorial

Highlight • Monument

On November 25, 1944, a Ju88 crashed near Mehlmeisel due to icing. The pilot Fritz Mang lost his life. On-board radio operators and on-board mechanics were able to save themselves by parachute. The memorial consists of a granite cross.

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5

8.95 km

Mehlmeisel Wildlife Park and Forest House

Highlight • Structure

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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8.99 km

Holzmantel Sculpture at Wildpark Mehlmeisel

Highlight • Monument

The sculpture is called "Holzmantel", erected by artist Maik Scheermann. It is a round steel frame equipped with branches.

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7

9.36 km

Pond at Waldhaus

Highlight • Lake

A place to rest with a view of the pond

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10.4 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

7.04 km

2.95 km

332 m

100 m

Surfaces

8.86 km

1.10 km

214 m

145 m

100 m

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Highest point (830 m)

Lowest point (670 m)

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November 10, 2024,Mehlmeisel - Jägersteig - Schilmbachschlucht – Rotenfels

Today we escaped the fog and hazy weather and went on a nice tour in the Fichtel Mountains. Pure sunshine and 5 degrees warmer than here.

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