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B17 - Zum Waldsteinhaus

Fichtelgebirgsverein e. V.

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B17 - Zum Waldsteinhaus

Fichtelgebirgsverein e. V. planned a hike

July 7, 2021

B17 - Zum Waldsteinhaus

Moderate

03:05

10.7km

3.5km/h

240m

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

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3.17 km

Fichtelrad Café

Highlight • Cafe

"Fichtelrad means: e-bike rental, guided bike tours, company events, driving technique courses, introductory courses and a lovingly furnished café with excellent coffee, home-baked cakes and bread." Bike hire and tours at any time outside the café opening times "

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5.85 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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5.91 km

Devil's Table at Waldstein

Highlight • Natural Monument

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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5.97 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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6.21 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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6.70 km

The Waldstein Whale

Highlight • Natural Monument

There are several rock formations around the Waldstein, which have taken on special shapes due to weathering and erosion. This stone has the name "The whale from the forest stone" and looks confusingly similar to Moby Dick.

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6.95 km

Napoleon's Hat

Highlight • Natural Monument

There are two Napoleon hats in the Fichtel Mountains: one here on the way to Waldstein and one in the rock labyrinth. You need a bit of imagination to recognize the bicorn hat in both cases.

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7.04 km

Waldstein Granite Quarry

Highlight • Structure

Waldstein granite is very popular and of high quality. It is mined in this quarry. It is light gray to pastel yellow in color with a uniform, medium-grain structure.

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7.31 km

Rondell Rock Formation

Highlight • Natural Monument

The mighty granite rock castle "Rondell" lies at an altitude of 819 m. Natural silence and a wonderful view of Weissenstadt and the Fichtel Mountains invite you to linger.

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7.85 km