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Upper Franconia

Landkreis Wunsiedel im Fichtelgebirge

Neubauer Forst-Süd

Princes' Rocks – Girgel Cave loop from Neubauer Forst Nord

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Germany

Bavaria

Upper Franconia

Landkreis Wunsiedel im Fichtelgebirge

Neubauer Forst-Süd

Princes' Rocks – Girgel Cave loop from Neubauer Forst Nord

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Princes' Rocks – Girgel Cave loop from Neubauer Forst Nord

07:24

25.4km

640m

Hiking

Hard hike. Very 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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3.23 km

Platte Summit (885 m) – Granite Blockfield Viewpoint

Highlight • Summit

The view of these many granite stones also impresses locals again and again. One tip is to enjoy the view at sunrise.

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6.45 km

Princes' Rocks

Highlight • Natural Monument

The Prinzenfelsen is located in the middle of the forest, but is not far from the Gasthaus Silberhaus. A nice little climbing insert brings you up through a chunky rock …

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6.91 km

Girgel Cave

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Interesting rock formation (granite). A small path leads to the top of the cavernous rocks (wooden staircase / ladder) - worthwhile. In the summer months: beware of ticks ...

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8.67 km

Hohe Matze Summit

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The summit of the Hohe Matze consists of stacked oval rocks. The summit cross stands at 813 meters. The view of the Kösseine from up there is phenomenal.

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13.0 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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23.7 km

Naturwaldreservat Fichtelseemoor

Nature Reserve

24.2 km

Bench with a view of the Fichtelsee

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From here you can enjoy the idyllic lake.

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24.5 km

Boardwalk through the Fichtelsee Moor

Highlight • Trail

The Fichtelseemoor is an important raised bog. In this relic of the last ice age, which is between 8,000 and 10,000 years old, a unique flora and fauna typical of raised bogs has developed under the barren conditions.

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24.5 km

Fichtelseemoor Nature Reserve

Highlight (Segment) • Natural Monument

The natural forest reserve Fichtelseemoor is an important high moor. A unique flora and fauna has developed here.

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25.4 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

14.3 km

6.58 km

1.98 km

1.81 km

658 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

12.3 km

8.35 km

2.55 km

1.81 km

438 m

Elevation

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Lowest point (650 m)

Weather

Tuesday 26 May

23°C

12°C

7 %

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Princes' Rocks – Girgel Cave loop from Neubauer Forst Nord

Platte Summit (885 m) – Granite Blockfield Viewpoint

Princes' Rocks

Girgel Cave

Hohe Matze Summit

Kösseinehaus

Bench with a view of the Fichtelsee

Boardwalk through the Fichtelsee Moor

Fichtelseemoor Nature Reserve

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