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Westweg Fichtelgebirge

83.3 km from Neustadt Am Kulm to Muenchberg. Along the way you climb 2,073 m and descend 2,207 m; the highest point is at 779 m. Walking time about 27 h – comfortably done in 5 daily stages.

83.3 kmLength
↑ 2,073 mascent
↓ 2,207 mdescent
27 hWalking time (approx.)
779 mhighest point
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Elevation profile

Tannenberg 711 m Schieferberg 722 m Gänskopf 743 m Rindschenberg 710 m
0 km · 387–779 m83.3 km

Best hiking day this week at the start: Tomorrow – dry, 10 °C

Along the way

  • km 6.0 Kühberg Summit
  • km 8.6 Schrollenbühl Summit · 484 m
  • km 18.0 Tannenberg Summit · 711 m
  • km 23.7 Haidenaabquelle Spring
  • km 24.2 Schieferberg Summit · 722 m
  • km 25.2 Gänskopf Summit · 743 m
  • km 25.4 Gänskopfhütte Hut
  • km 26.8 Rindschenberg Summit · 710 m
  • km 29.1 Reizenstein Viewpoint
  • km 42.1 Hinterer Goldberg Summit · 671 m
  • km 42.3 Fürstenstein Viewpoint · 662 m
  • km 48.7 Reichswarte Viewpoint
  • km 48.9 Bad Bernecker Aussichtsbänkla Viewpoint
  • km 49.3 Kurhausfelsen Summit
  • km 49.3 Grüner Pavillon Shelter
  • km 49.5 Freiheitsfelsen Viewpoint
  • km 49.5 Sonnentempel Viewpoint
  • km 49.7 Lindenfels Viewpoint
  • km 49.7 Schöne Aussicht Viewpoint
  • km 49.8 Pavillion Shelter
  • km 49.8 Ludwig-Richter-Platz Viewpoint
  • km 50.0 Schloßberg/Westfalskuppe Summit
  • km 50.0 Alte Kolonnade Shelter
  • km 50.2 Niehrenheimfelsen Viewpoint
  • km 50.4 Ludwigsfelsen Viewpoint
  • km 50.4 Blick auf Engelsburg Viewpoint
  • km 50.4 Engelsburg Viewpoint
  • km 50.5 Jean-Paul-Platz Viewpoint
  • km 50.7 Funkquelle;Funkbrunnen Spring
  • km 51.3 Steiner Blick Viewpoint
  • km 63.7 Weißensteinquelle Spring
  • km 63.9 Weißenstein Summit · 668 m
  • km 63.9 Weißensteinturm Viewpoint
  • km 63.9 Gipfelfelsen Viewpoint · 668 m
  • km 73.4 Heinitzerberg Summit · 585 m

Spots up to 300 m from the trail. Please check hut opening times beforehand.

In 5 stages

A suggestion with equal daily stretches – adjust them to accommodation and travel.

Stage 1: km 0–17 16.7 km · ↑ 174 m · ↓ 339 m
Stage ends near Tannenberg
Stage 2: km 17–33 16.7 km · ↑ 659 m · ↓ 538 m
Stage 3: km 33–50 16.7 km · ↑ 379 m · ↓ 607 m
Stage ends near Reichswarte
Stage 4: km 50–67 16.7 km · ↑ 377 m · ↓ 331 m
Stage 5: km 67–83 16.7 km · ↑ 284 m · ↓ 241 m

Frequently asked questions

How long is the “Westweg Fichtelgebirge” trail?

About 83.3 km, from Neustadt Am Kulm to Muenchberg.

How much elevation gain does the “Westweg Fichtelgebirge” trail have?

About 2,073 m of ascent and 2,207 m of descent. The lowest point is at 387 m, the highest at 779 m.

How long does the “Westweg Fichtelgebirge” trail take?

Plan for about 27 h of walking time (using the usual hiking-time rule from distance and elevation), plus breaks. It works well in 5 daily stages.

Can I follow the “Westweg 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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