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Upper Franconia

Landkreis Wunsiedel im Fichtelgebirge

Höchstädt im Fichtelgebirge

Höchstädter granite sphere – View of Thierstein Castle loop from Höchstädt im Fichtelgebirge

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Germany

Bavaria

Upper Franconia

Landkreis Wunsiedel im Fichtelgebirge

Höchstädt im Fichtelgebirge

Höchstädter granite sphere – View of Thierstein Castle loop from Höchstädt im Fichtelgebirge

Easy

5.0

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Höchstädter granite sphere – View of Thierstein Castle loop from Höchstädt im Fichtelgebirge

00:51

13.6km

120m

Cycling

Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 7, 2026

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Your route passes through a protected area

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Naturpark Fichtelgebirge

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113 m

Höchstädter granite sphere

Highlight • Natural Monument

In the autumn of 2000, during the expansion of the A 93 motorway near the Höchstädt / Thierstein exit, an imposing stone sphere came to light at a depth of …

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1.55 km

Carpool bench

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A carpooling bench here in town

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1.64 km

Sechsämterland Fountain Thierstein

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Old fountain to refresh yourself after the tour.

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8.84 km

Rest Area Under the Millennium Linden

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A resting place under a linden tree that was planted at the turn of the millennium.

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10.1 km

Windmühlanger and Syllhof on the Brückenradweg

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Beautifully developed bridge cycle path that stretches from the Selb/As border to Wunsiedel.

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10.1 km

Windmühle Algar Boundary Stone

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The place name stones are boulders that are set up at various prominent points in the region. They bear the name of the place and also have plaques with an explanation or meaning of the place.

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11.2 km

Adder Crossing in Fichtelgebirge Nature Park

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Be careful, adders can warm themselves up on the cycle path and lie on the path. You should continue cycling carefully and cautiously so that you do not run over any animals.

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12.2 km

View of Thierstein Castle

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First view of the castle from the cycle path.

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13.6 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

8.20 km

3.69 km

1.49 km

196 m

Surfaces

9.45 km

3.39 km

622 m

111 m

Elevation

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Highest point (590 m)

Lowest point (540 m)

Weather

Wednesday 20 May

18°C

10°C

11 %

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Höchstädter granite sphere – View of Thierstein Castle loop from Höchstädt im Fichtelgebirge

Höchstädter granite sphere

Carpool bench

Sechsämterland Fountain Thierstein

Rest Area Under the Millennium Linden

Windmühlanger and Syllhof on the Brückenradweg

Windmühle Algar Boundary Stone

Adder Crossing in Fichtelgebirge Nature Park

View of Thierstein Castle

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