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Marienquelle – Ridgeway to Kösseine loop from Nagel

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Germany

Bavaria

Upper Franconia

Marienquelle – Ridgeway to Kösseine loop from Nagel

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Marienquelle – Ridgeway to Kösseine loop from Nagel

02:30

7.71km

310m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: April 22, 2026

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Naturpark Fichtelgebirge

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Start point

Parking

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2.31 km

Colquitt Fountain

Highlight • Natural Monument

Former drinking water source, located on the golf course.

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5.08 km

Franconian mountain trail near the Kleine Kösseine

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What a great hike, I'm thrilled 🤩

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5.12 km

Stone Cairns in Naturpark Fichtelgebirge

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In the middle of nowhere you will be surprised with these piles of stones. Here you can also take a short break

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5.35 km

Marienquelle

Highlight • Natural Monument

For decades, the Marienquelle and the associated fountain stone lay at 865 meters away from the marked hiking trails. Hikers who started the final sprint on the high trail from …

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5.65 km

The Kösseinehaus is definitely worth the drive. Not only the Rundrumaussicht, but also the beautifully landscaped guest area are recommended. Indoor and outdoor seating, therefore, even in slightly worse weather …

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5.69 km

Kösseine Summit and Observation Tower

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In Kösseineturm there is a plate that identifies the mountains visible on the horizon. Good to see are Schneeberg, Ochsenkopf, Mehlmaisel and (not shown on the map) south of the volcanic cone Rauher Kulm.

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5.86 km

Ridgeway to Kösseine

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Pretty steep. Luckily there are some benches to rest along the way.

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7.71 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

4.43 km

1.76 km

759 m

661 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

2.97 km

2.89 km

1.43 km

173 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (910 m)

Lowest point (610 m)

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Sunday 17 May

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Marienquelle – Ridgeway to Kösseine loop from Nagel

Colquitt Fountain

Franconian mountain trail near the Kleine Kösseine

Stone Cairns in Naturpark Fichtelgebirge

Marienquelle

Kösseinehaus

Kösseine Summit and Observation Tower

Ridgeway to Kösseine

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