Bridge Over the Fichtelnaab – Fichtelnaab Cycle Path loop from Naturpark Steinwald

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Bridge Over the Fichtelnaab – Fichtelnaab Cycle Path loop from Naturpark Steinwald

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Bridge Over the Fichtelnaab – Fichtelnaab Cycle Path loop from Naturpark Steinwald

03:07

47.4km

600m

Cycling

Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: September 9, 2026

Tips

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Naturpark Steinwald

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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14.2 km

Bridge Over the Fichtelnaab

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Small bridge directly on the cycle path

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20.3 km

Fichtelnaab Cycle Path

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The Fichtelnaabradweg is a really great cycle path.

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25.4 km

In the past, numerous mills lined the Fichtelnaab, of which only a few (privately owned) buildings are preserved today. But the cycle path through the meadows of the Fichtelnaab offers a charming nature experience.

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25.7 km

Fichtelnaab River

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Great landscape and beautiful to drive🚲

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28.1 km

Fichtelnaab Cycle Path in the Steinwald Nature Park

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For many kilometers, the cycle path is almost exactly on the route of a former railway line and is therefore fairly flat. It is pleasant to drive, often along a small river.

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28.4 km

Complaint bell, rest area, and drinks stand

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28.5 km

Rest Area at the Fichtelnaab

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Very well-maintained rest area for a break in the middle of nature.

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32.7 km

Rest Area with Views of the Steinwald

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This rest area also fascinated me.

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47.4 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

22.9 km

11.6 km

10.1 km

2.81 km

Surfaces

34.5 km

10.7 km

1.62 km

513 m

Elevation

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Highest point (810 m)

Lowest point (470 m)

Weather

Monday 12 October

11°C

-1°C

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Comments

August 8, 2025,Um den Steinwald (08.08.2025)

The loop around the Steinwald Forest is always beautiful. Except for the shortcut via Güttern, the rain break at the Fuchsmühler Chapel, and the direct route home from Herzogöd (via Poppenreuth), we followed the Steinwald cycle path.
We skipped a stop in Zainhammer this time, but instead had a final drink in a goth's garden.
Armin, Ekke, Günter, Peter, and …

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