Fichtelsee Loop — Forest Path – Fichtel Lake loop from Neubauer Forst Nord

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Neubauer Forst Nord

Fichtelsee Loop — Forest Path – Fichtel Lake loop from Neubauer Forst Nord

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Fichtelsee Loop — Forest Path – Fichtel Lake loop from Neubauer Forst Nord

02:26

8.88km

150m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: July 31, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through a protected area

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Naturpark Fichtelgebirge

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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707 m

White Main Crossing

Highlight • River

Here the hiker has to hop over a narrow part of the river. Really fun.

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3.39 km

Fichtelsee Loop — Forest Path

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Beautiful forest path and part of the Fichtelsee circular path number 2.

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4.02 km

Boardwalk through the Fichtelsee Moor

Highlight • Trail

The Fichtelseemoor is an important raised bog. In this relic of the last ice age, which is between 8,000 and 10,000 years old, a unique flora and fauna typical of raised bogs has developed under the barren conditions.

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4.39 km

Fichtel Lake

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10.5 hectare, artificially created storage pond, natural outdoor pool and with its surrounding facilities such as boating, lawn, children's playground, sports fields and circular trails a popular recreational area.

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4.59 km

Wooden bridge over the Fichtelsee

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Two new arch bridges were erected at Fichtelsee in September 2021. They replace the two dilapidated wooden buildings that stood here before. If you stand on the bridge, you have a wonderful view over the lake to the Schneeberg.

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4.68 km

Waldhotel at Fichtelsee

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Here you can sit outside and enjoy the view of the lake. The food is also recommended!

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8.28 km

Karches Forest Pond

Highlight • Lake

This boggy pond was not created, but occurred naturally.

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8.61 km

Karchesweiher

Highlight • Lake

Numerous hiking trails start from this small lake and the adjacent car park. Since the Karchessee is located directly on the B 303, it is not so idyllic.

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8.88 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

7.50 km

1.10 km

264 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

5.92 km

1.32 km

1.07 km

399 m

172 m

Elevation

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Highest point (800 m)

Lowest point (740 m)

Weather

Saturday 10 October

10°C

4°C

56 %

Additional weather tips

Max wind speed: 20.0 km/h

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Comments

August 7, 2023,Schwestern -👩‍🦯🚶‍♀️Wanderung 👣 im schönen 🌧☔️🌧verregneten 🌲⛰️🌲Fichtelgebirge: Vom 🌊Fichtelsee zum Landgasthaus 🥘Karches

Today there was wind and rain non-stop. Unfortunately, your good-weather wishes did not reach the weather gods. Again we defied the weather 🌧🌬🌧 and at least ran a short lap with umbrella ☔️ and rain gear. Once around the Fichtelsee and further on the Felsenweg to the country inn Karches. Thankfully they don't have a day off on Mondays and …

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