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Von Zell zur Saalequelle und zum Großen Waldstein

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Von Zell zur Saalequelle und zum Großen Waldstein

Dietmar and Hans-Jürgen planned a hike

June 15, 2021

Von Zell zur Saalequelle und zum Großen Waldstein

Moderate

02:42

7.58km

2.8km/h

240m

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Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.

Your route passes through a protected area

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Naturpark Fichtelgebirge

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1.89 km

Source of the Saale

Highlight • River

A narrow nature trail through the forest leads to the source of the Saale.

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4.28 km

One of the special rock formations that can be discovered at Waldstein: a mighty, upwardly expanding boulder with an oval plate, the legendary Devil's Table. According to legend, the devil played a wild card game with goblins here.

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4.47 km

🏔️ Great Waldstein

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Probably the most beautiful view of the Fichtel Mountains. The atmosphere at the summit is particularly beautiful in the evening.

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4.76 km

Waldsteinburg (Red Castle)

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Opposite the Waldsteinhaus, there is a rock wall on which the remains of the Waldstein Fortress can be seen. The fortress is also known as the Red Castle because it …

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4.88 km

Großer Waldstein

Highlight • Natural Monument

A visit to the Waldsteinhaus is a great way to round off a day of hiking.
The inn has been renovated inside (summer 2024) and is now handicapped accessible. The …

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5.06 km

Bear Trap at Waldstein

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Brown bears once lived in the Fichtel Mountains. This is impressively demonstrated by the Bärenfang, made of granite stones, from 1656 below the Waldstein summit. The last bear is said …

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7.58 km

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4.40 km

1.49 km

781 m

678 m

188 m

Surfaces

2.97 km

1.74 km

1.49 km

1.03 km

188 m

121 m

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Von Zell zur Saalequelle und zum Großen Waldstein

Source of the Saale

Devil's Table at Waldstein

🏔️ Great Waldstein

Waldsteinburg (Red Castle)

Großer Waldstein

Bear Trap at Waldstein

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