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Quellenweg
51.9 km from Marktredw. to Muenchberg. Along the way you climb 1,243 m and descend 1,233 m; the highest point is at 921 m. Walking time about 16 h – comfortably done in 3 daily stages.
Elevation profile
Best hiking day this week at the start: Tomorrow – dry, 10 °C
Along the way
- km 5.6 Luisenquelle Spring
- km 5.8 Quelle an der Hainleite Spring
- km 7.6 Gaststätte "Zur Hütte" Hut
- km 7.8 Apfelbrunnen Spring
- km 7.8 Burgplateau Altes Schloss Viewpoint
- km 7.9 Insel Helgoland Viewpoint
- km 9.3 Habersteinturm Summit · 776 m
- km 9.4 Haberstein Summit · 848 m
- km 14.8 Aussichtsplatz Viewpoint
- km 22.5 Kaiserberg Summit · 777 m
- km 24.2 Geldbrunnen Spring
- km 24.8 Fichtelnaabquelle Spring
- km 25.2 Weißmainfels Summit · 929 m
- km 25.4 Marienbrunnen Spring
- km 25.7 Weißmainquelle Spring
- km 26.5 Rupprechtbrünnlein Spring
- km 26.6 Seidelquelle Spring
- km 26.6 Schimmelbrunnen Spring
- km 32.8 Egerquelle Spring
- km 38.9 Saalequelle Spring
Spots up to 300 m from the trail. Please check hut opening times beforehand.
In 3 stages
A suggestion with equal daily stretches – adjust them to accommodation and travel.
Frequently asked questions
How long is the “Quellenweg” trail?
About 51.9 km, from Marktredw. to Muenchberg. 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 “Quellenweg” trail have?
About 1,243 m of ascent and 1,233 m of descent. The lowest point is at 529 m, the highest at 921 m.
How long does the “Quellenweg” trail take?
Plan for about 16 h of walking time (using the usual hiking-time rule from distance and elevation), plus breaks. It works well in 3 daily stages.
Can I follow the “Quellenweg” 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.