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Wellness-Wander-Weg Fichtelgebirge
39.2 km from Swis-Punkt to Fichtelberg. Along the way you climb 1,100 m and descend 1,100 m; the highest point is at 1,020 m. Walking time about 13 h – comfortably done in 2 daily stages.
Elevation profile
Best hiking day this week at the start: Tomorrow – dry, 8 °C
Along the way
- km 0.0 Weißmainfels Summit · 929 m
- km 0.2 Marienbrunnen Spring
- km 0.6 Weißmainquelle Spring
- km 1.4 Rupprechtbrünnlein Spring
- km 1.4 Seidelquelle Spring
- km 1.4 Schimmelbrunnen Spring
- km 8.4 Pumperhiebbrunnen Spring
- km 8.7 Reissingerbrunnen Spring
- km 9.2 Ochsenkopf-Wahrzeichenfelsen Viewpoint
- km 9.4 Asenturm Viewpoint · 1,024 m
- km 9.5 Ochsenkopf Summit · 1,024 m
- km 9.6 Goethefelsen Viewpoint
- km 10.5 Unterer Fürstenbrunnen Spring · 887 m
- km 12.3 Naturparkzentrum Geiersberg Shelter
- km 14.0 Höllfelsen Viewpoint
- km 14.2 Helle Glocke Viewpoint
- km 15.8 Gasthaus Waldbaude Hut
- km 17.1 Krügelhöhe Summit · 751 m
- km 19.1 Kreuzstein Summit · 838 m
- km 19.3 Heinersbachquelle Spring
- km 21.8 Klausenberg Summit · 835 m
- km 22.1 Lauschhaus Shelter
- km 22.2 Klausenturm Viewpoint
- km 23.6 Schuhbrunnen Spring
- km 32.4 Mühlberg Summit · 748 m
- km 32.9 Hasenberg Summit · 751 m
- km 34.9 Jean-Paul-Brunnen Spring
- km 35.7 Kaiserberg Summit · 777 m
- km 37.3 Geldbrunnen Spring
- km 37.9 Fichtelnaabquelle Spring
Spots up to 300 m from the trail. Please check hut opening times beforehand.
In 2 stages
A suggestion with equal daily stretches – adjust them to accommodation and travel.
Stage ends near Kreuzstein
Frequently asked questions
How long is the “Wellness-Wander-Weg Fichtelgebirge” trail?
About 39.2 km, from Swis-Punkt to Fichtelberg. 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 “Wellness-Wander-Weg Fichtelgebirge” trail have?
About 1,100 m of ascent and 1,100 m of descent. The lowest point is at 555 m, the highest at 1,020 m.
How long does the “Wellness-Wander-Weg Fichtelgebirge” trail take?
Plan for about 13 h of walking time (using the usual hiking-time rule from distance and elevation), plus breaks. It works well in 2 daily stages.
Can I follow the “Wellness-Wander-Weg 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.