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Bischofsgrüner Forst

1000-meter stone – Weißmain Spring loop from Bischofsgrün

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Germany

Bavaria

Upper Franconia

Franconian Switzerland

Landkreis Bayreuth

Bischofsgrüner Forst

1000-meter stone – Weißmain Spring loop from Bischofsgrün

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1000-meter stone – Weißmain Spring loop from Bischofsgrün

05:15

16.9km

660m

Hiking

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

Last updated: May 4, 2026

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Naturpark Fichtelgebirge

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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2.94 km

Haberstein granite boulder field and view of the Ochsenkopf

Highlight • Natural Monument

Small detour from the main path, a sign shows the way to the impressive sea of rocks.

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4.89 km

1000-meter stone

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Only a few meters to the summit.

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5.58 km

Schneeberg summit - Backöfele observation tower

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From the highest elevation of the Fichtelgebirge there is a comprehensive view of the Franconian and Thuringian Forest, Magpie and Ore Mountains and the Bavarian-Bohemian border mountains.

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6.61 km

Rocky Trail in Naturpark Fichtelgebirge

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A dream of a rocky trail, but be careful when wet!

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9.44 km

Karchesweiher

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Numerous hiking trails start from this small lake and the adjacent car park. Since the Karchessee is located directly on the B 303, it is not so idyllic.

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11.0 km

Beautiful source on the northeastern slope of the Ochsenkopf near Bischofsgrün. Good accessibility, as well as opportunities to relax (benches, etc.). The White Main unites west of Kulmbach with the Red Main and flows at Mainz in the Rhine.

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12.6 km

Ochsenkopf Summit — Bull’s Head Carving

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The name "Ochsenkopf" first appeared in mine records in 1495, when Lorenz von Ploben from Nuremberg received the mine on the Fichtelberge "near the Ochsenkopf" as a fief. This may …

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16.3 km

Wooden Bridge Over the White Main

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A beautiful wooden bridge over the meandering White Main.

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16.9 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

9.58 km

4.32 km

1.72 km

750 m

441 m

Surfaces

8.35 km

6.26 km

1.07 km

1.06 km

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (1,040 m)

Lowest point (660 m)

Weather

Tuesday 7 July

21°C

14°C

26 %

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1000-meter stone

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Rocky Trail in Naturpark Fichtelgebirge

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