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Zell im Fichtelgebirge

🏔️ Great Waldstein – Großer Waldstein loop from Zell im Fichtelgebirge

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Zell im Fichtelgebirge

🏔️ Great Waldstein – Großer Waldstein loop from Zell im Fichtelgebirge

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🏔️ Great Waldstein – Großer Waldstein loop from Zell im Fichtelgebirge

02:21

8.00km

230m

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: March 16, 2026

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Naturpark Fichtelgebirge

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2.09 km

Source of the Saale

Highlight • River

A narrow nature trail through the forest leads to the source of the Saale.

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2.32 km

Mushroom Station, Zell Forest Educational Trail

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There is always something exciting to discover and, above all, to learn on the Waldlehrpfad Zell. A visual and clear overview shows us which mushrooms can be eaten safely and which not.

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3.55 km

Bench with a view

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Nice view of the not far away Ochsenkopf.

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4.55 km

Waldsteinburg (Red Castle)

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Opposite the Waldsteinhaus, there is a rock wall on which the remains of the Waldstein Fortress can be seen. The fortress is also known as the Red Castle because it …

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4.61 km

One of the special rock formations that can be discovered at Waldstein: a mighty, upwardly expanding boulder with an oval plate, the legendary Devil's Table. According to legend, the devil played a wild card game with goblins here.

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4.80 km

🏔️ Great Waldstein

Highlight • Viewpoint

Probably the most beautiful view of the Fichtel Mountains. The atmosphere at the summit is particularly beautiful in the evening.

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5.04 km

Großer Waldstein

Highlight • Natural Monument

A visit to the Waldsteinhaus is a great way to round off a day of hiking.
The inn has been renovated inside (summer 2024) and is now handicapped accessible. The …

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5.82 km

Arnsteinfels rock formation

Highlight • Natural Monument

8.00 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

4.07 km

1.66 km

1.65 km

632 m

Surfaces

2.91 km

2.08 km

1.67 km

667 m

626 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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🏔️ Great Waldstein – Großer Waldstein loop from Zell im Fichtelgebirge

Source of the Saale

Mushroom Station, Zell Forest Educational Trail

Bench with a view

Waldsteinburg (Red Castle)

Devil's Table at Waldstein

🏔️ Great Waldstein

Großer Waldstein

Arnsteinfels rock formation

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