Gänskopf Hut – Klausenturm Observation Tower loop from Fichtelberg

Hiking trails & Routes

Germany

Bavaria

Upper Franconia

Franconian Switzerland

Landkreis Bayreuth

Mehlmeisel

Gänskopf Hut – Klausenturm Observation Tower loop from Fichtelberg

Moderate

4.8

(13)

hikers

Gänskopf Hut – Klausenturm Observation Tower loop from Fichtelberg

03:49

13.9km

240m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. 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

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151 m

Pond at Waldhaus

Highlight • Lake

A place to rest with a view of the pond

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453 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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496 m

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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6.81 km

Gänskopf Hut

Highlight • Mountain Hut

A wonderful view and the hut will hopefully reopen on weekends.

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7.20 km

Jakobssteig Root Trail

Highlight • Trail

A beautiful "root path" where you can simply feel the forest.

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13.3 km

Fitness Trail Mehlmeisel

Highlight • Trail

Very nice trail that offers a lot of fun in nature in the middle of the forest and ensures more endurance. There is plenty of space for the exercises and …

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13.4 km

Klausenturm Observation Tower

Highlight • Viewpoint

The Klausenturm is a very beautiful observation tower, not far from the Bayreuther Haus. It offers a fantastic panoramic view of the Fichtel Mountains. It is normally open from May to October. 👍

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13.7 km

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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13.9 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

11.4 km

2.10 km

353 m

Surfaces

12.4 km

1.09 km

330 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (830 m)

Lowest point (710 m)

Weather

Friday 9 October

12°C

6°C

91 %

Additional weather tips

Max wind speed: 16.0 km/h

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Comments

May 2, 2023,Gänskopfhütte – Klausenturm ---- Runde von Neubrand

This time the weather god meant well with us. When the thunderstorm and hailstorm came down, we were just at the Ganskopfhütte. (We recently found a machine hall on the Rügersberg to protect against the storm.)
By the way, the Klausen tower is 46 m high ... Unfortunately I forgot to count the steps. 🤣
The adventure trail is also …

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April 5, 2025,Bayern (Oberfranken, Oberpfalz): Jahrestagstour zur Gänskopfhütte. 050425 (29/25)

The Gänskopfhütte – a hiking destination with proverbial scenic views that I haven't visited in ages! I got the suggestion from the hiking friends of @FGV Ortsgruppe Wunsiedel, especially @Martina 🐦🌿🐝🏵🍄‍🟫. Thank you very much for that, because the hike somehow seemed to be on the cards today, especially since the weather was still good!

fichtelgebirgsverein.de/gaenskopfhuette

fgv-weidenberg.de/index.php/gaenskopf/huette

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March 30, 2025,FGV-Sonntagswanderung vom Bayreuther Haus zur Gänskopfhütte 🏡

Today, 24 people from the FGV Wunsiedel hiked in icy winds 🌬 to the Gänskopfhütte of the FGV Weidenberg.

21 hikers started in Mehlmeisel at the Forest Adventure Center, three people came from the south (Kirchenpingarten, Eckartsreuth).
At the Bayreuther Haus, we suddenly found ourselves in Austria 🇦🇹.
Then we passed the Klausenturm, which is currently still hibernating ⛄️.
In …

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October 16, 2022,Gänskopfhütte vom Bayreuther Haus ☔️🌲🍁🌞

FGV local group Wunsiedel Sunday hike

The goal of our hike today is the Gänskopfhütte
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The Gänskopfhütte (743 m) is located on the extreme south side of the Fichtelgebirge in the area of the municipality of Kirchenpingarten. It was built in 1970/71 by members of the Weidenberg local group as a hiking base and has therefore already celebrated its …

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