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Europäischer Fernwanderweg E6, Deutschland, Fichtelgebirge
79.3 km from Muenchberg to Eger. Along the way you climb 1,691 m and descend 1,761 m; the highest point is at 920 m. Walking time about 24 h – comfortably done in 4 daily stages.
Elevation profile
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Along the way
- km 0.0 Kriegerdenkmal/Rohrbühl Viewpoint
- km 14.3 Saalequelle Spring
- km 20.3 Egerquelle Spring
- km 26.5 Seidelquelle Spring
- km 26.5 Schimmelbrunnen Spring
- km 26.6 Rupprechtbrünnlein Spring
- km 27.4 Weißmainquelle Spring
- km 27.7 Marienbrunnen Spring
- km 27.9 Weißmainfels Summit · 929 m
- km 28.4 Fichtelnaabquelle Spring
- km 28.9 Geldbrunnen Spring
- km 30.7 Kaiserberg Summit · 777 m
- km 38.3 Aussichtsplatz Viewpoint
- km 43.7 Haberstein Summit · 848 m
- km 43.8 Habersteinturm Summit · 776 m
- km 45.2 Insel Helgoland Viewpoint
- km 45.3 Apfelbrunnen Spring
- km 45.3 Burgplateau Altes Schloss Viewpoint
- km 45.6 Gaststätte "Zur Hütte" Hut
- km 47.4 Quelle an der Hainleite Spring
- km 47.5 Luisenquelle Spring
- km 55.1 24-Örter-Stein Summit · 589 m
- km 55.3 Hoher Berg Viewpoint
- km 60.1 Wappenstein Summit · 672 m
- km 60.9 Steinberg Summit · 705 m
- km 62.0 Steinhügel Summit · 677 m
- km 64.9 Ruhberg Summit · 693 m
- km 66.2 Preisberg Summit · 635 m
- km 75.5 Kapplblick Viewpoint
- km 76.3 Josefsbrunnen Spring
Spots up to 300 m from the trail. Please check hut opening times beforehand.
In 4 stages
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Frequently asked questions
How long is the “Europäischer Fernwanderweg E6, Deutschland, Fichtelgebirge” trail?
About 79.3 km, from Muenchberg to Eger. The route is not fully continuous in the map data, so the real length may be a little longer.
How much elevation gain does the “Europäischer Fernwanderweg E6, Deutschland, Fichtelgebirge” trail have?
About 1,691 m of ascent and 1,761 m of descent. The lowest point is at 481 m, the highest at 920 m.
How long does the “Europäischer Fernwanderweg E6, Deutschland, Fichtelgebirge” trail take?
Plan for about 24 h of walking time (using the usual hiking-time rule from distance and elevation), plus breaks. It works well in 4 daily stages.
Is the “Europäischer Fernwanderweg E6, Deutschland, Fichtelgebirge” trail difficult?
The hardest section is graded T1: hiking trail, easy going. Plan weather and fitness accordingly.
Can I follow the “Europäischer Fernwanderweg E6, Deutschland, Fichtelgebirge” trail on my phone?
Yes. Open the trail in the hiking map and tap “Follow this trail”. The Waldschatz planner takes over the trail (for long trails a stretch of about 15 km) with weather, navigation and an offline map – free with an account.
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Route: © OpenStreetMap contributors. Elevation and walking time are estimates – signs and closures on site take precedence.