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Upper Franconia

Franconian Switzerland

Landkreis Bayreuth

Bayreuther House – Rotenfels Rock Formation loop from Fichtelberg

Hiking trails & Routes

Upper Franconia

Franconian Switzerland

Landkreis Bayreuth

Bayreuther House – Rotenfels Rock Formation loop from Fichtelberg

Easy

3.5

(2)

7

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Bayreuther House – Rotenfels Rock Formation loop from Fichtelberg

01:58

7.04km

130m

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: March 30, 2026

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Your route passes through a protected area

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Naturpark Fichtelgebirge

Waypoints

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Start point

Parking

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1

151 m

Pond at Waldhaus

Highlight • Lake

A place to rest with a view of the pond

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2

432 m

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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3

595 m

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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4

1.38 km

Fritz Wang Memorial

Highlight • Monument

A beautiful memorial site on a hiking trail near the zoo that commemorates the crash of a World War II pilot. The memorial site should be worth a visit for every hiker and biker.

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5

3.53 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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6

5.16 km

Gwitter Haisl Shelter

Highlight • Mountain Hut

Hikers over 70 eat the sausage rolls they brought with them. . .

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7

6.72 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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7.04 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

6.32 km

688 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

6.67 km

271 m

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< 100 m

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Highest point (830 m)

Lowest point (730 m)

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