Weißmain Spring – View of Fichtelsee loop from Bischofsgrün

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Germany

Bavaria

Upper Franconia

Franconian Switzerland

Landkreis Bayreuth

Bischofsgrün

Weißmain Spring – View of Fichtelsee loop from Bischofsgrün

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Weißmain Spring – View of Fichtelsee loop from Bischofsgrün

03:36

38.6km

830m

Cycling

Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. 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

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Naturpark Fichtelgebirge

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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6.83 km

Viewpoint

8.76 km

Weißmain Spring

Highlight • Natural Monument

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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12.9 km

View of Fichtelsee

Highlight • Viewpoint

From here you have a wonderful view of the Fichtelsee. It is so popular with guests and locals because of its idyllic location. The Fichtelsee offers a picturesque backdrop for walks, hikes and nature observation.

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13.3 km

View of Fichtelsee

Highlight • Lake

Super beautiful lake in the forest with gastronomy

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14.2 km

Fichtel Lake

Highlight • Lake

10.5 hectare, artificially created storage pond, natural outdoor pool and with its surrounding facilities such as boating, lawn, children's playground, sports fields and circular trails a popular recreational area.

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18.2 km

Karchesweiher

Highlight • Lake

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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21.7 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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24.4 km

Schneeberg summit - Backöfele observation tower

Highlight • Summit

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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29.0 km

Lake House Fichtelgebirge

Highlight • Mountain Hut

A short, crisp climb - what could be better than a good snack and a cool drink, before you take more trails under the wheels. Good and cozy stop!

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38.6 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

31.5 km

5.06 km

1.24 km

874 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

22.2 km

12.5 km

3.57 km

171 m

105 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Weather

Saturday 10 October

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Comments

August 22, 2024,Radtour Ochsenkopf - Schneeberg - Fichtelsee

By bike to the two highest peaks in the Fichtelgebirge

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September 27, 2025,🇩🇪 Über den Haberstein und über den Schneeberg um den Fichtelsee | Klapprad Adventure

I'm telling you—it wasn't fun today—the folding bike was really whining! 😂

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August 16, 2022,Fahrradtour

Fleckl, Ochsenkopf, Karches, Schneeberg, Seehaus, Fichtelsee, towards Ochsenkopf, ski slope to Fleckl

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April 26, 2025,Naturtraumtrails in den Fichtel Hills

Please be mindful of hikers, greet them, and thank them when they step aside. This way, we all benefit. There is a no-entry sign for mountain bikers at the Ochsenkopf. It should stay that way.
THANK YOU

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