Platten South Descent – Kleiner Steig Trail loop from Tröstauer Forst-West

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Platten South Descent – Kleiner Steig Trail loop from Tröstauer Forst-West

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Platten South Descent – Kleiner Steig Trail loop from Tröstauer Forst-West

01:19

4.40km

150m

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 6, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through a protected area

Please check local regulations for:

Naturpark Fichtelgebirge

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

Get Directions

16 m

Hiking parking lot and restaurant Silberhaus

Highlight • Parking

The free parking lot at the Silberhaus is a good starting point for hikes in the Fichtelgebirge.

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1.42 km

Kühler Brunnen Spring

Highlight • Natural Monument

The "Kühle Brunnen" (Cool Spring) is somewhat hidden. The little spring below the rock face diligently provides water, but in summer it can sometimes be dry. The Gregnitztaler Böllerschützen (Gregnitz Valley Cannon Shooters) have enclosed the spring.

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2.03 km

Excursion to Plattengipfel

Highlight • Summit

Fantastic view to be reached over roughly blocky paths, but misplaced here as a highlight, you are still on the way to the summit here

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2.40 km

Bench With a View of the Fichtelgebirge

Highlight • Viewpoint

Nice seating on the plate and a wonderful view of the countryside

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2.42 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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2.53 km

Platten South Descent

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

At the beginning of the way is quite blocked, but after 50m it can be great!

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3.50 km

Stations with information on the Stone Age Trail

Highlight • Other

3.81 km

Kleiner Steig Trail

Highlight • Trail

Narrow, beautiful path that leads steeply up to the Platte. At the top you will be rewarded with a beautiful view over the Blockmeer.

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4.40 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

2.07 km

1.71 km

597 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

3.26 km

748 m

284 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (860 m)

Lowest point (710 m)

Weather

Friday 9 October

12°C

6°C

28 %

Additional weather tips

Max wind speed: 12.0 km/h

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Comments

March 21, 2025,...morgens mit 🐕 hinauf zur Platte (Fichtelgebirge)

The spring-like weather lured me early today to the Fichtel Mountains and to 🐕. I wanted to climb the Platte again – a log cabin. Since Schlumbi can no longer do long hikes, we started from the Silberhaus. There were still a few icy patches of snow on the descent from the Platte, where caution is important. It was a …

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