Rondell Rock Formation – Großer Waldstein loop from Rotes Schloß

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Rondell Rock Formation – Großer Waldstein loop from Rotes Schloß

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Rondell Rock Formation – Großer Waldstein loop from Rotes Schloß

02:40

9.30km

220m

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: August 21, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through a protected area

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Naturpark Fichtelgebirge

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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1.50 km

Forest Path to Ruppertsgrün

Highlight • Trail

A section of the trail as a beaten path. Unfortunately partly destroyed by forest workers.

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4.81 km

Bird Sanctuary at Lake Weißenstadt

Highlight • Natural Monument

Many birds breed in this marshy protection zone on the Weißenstädter See. Among other things, Canada geese can be seen here.

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6.51 km

Bench with a view of Weißenstädter See and the peaks of the Fichtelgebirge

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From this bench you really have a great view of the surrounding peaks of the Fichtelgebirge and Lake Weißenstädter See.

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7.51 km

Waldsteinweg

Highlight • Natural Monument

The descent is well marked. Always follow the S for Seenweg.

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8.05 km

Rondell Rock Formation

Highlight • Natural Monument

The mighty granite rock castle "Rondell" lies at an altitude of 819 m. Natural silence and a wonderful view of Weissenstadt and the Fichtel Mountains invite you to linger.

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8.32 km

Waldstein Granite Quarry

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Waldstein granite is very popular and of high quality. It is mined in this quarry. It is light gray to pastel yellow in color with a uniform, medium-grain structure.

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8.66 km

There are several rock formations around the Waldstein, which have taken on special shapes due to weathering and erosion. This stone has the name "The whale from the forest stone" and looks confusingly similar to Moby Dick.

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9.25 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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9.30 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

5.18 km

2.21 km

1.73 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

2.65 km

2.43 km

2.03 km

1.71 km

470 m

Elevation

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Highest point (830 m)

Lowest point (610 m)

Weather

Tuesday 13 October

14°C

7°C

19 %

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Max wind speed: 16.0 km/h

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Comments

December 30, 2022,Rundwanderweg 2 Weißenstadt Waldstein

After we had to abandon the first attempt in November, I was finally able to take @Bauer to the Waldstein. Great tour @Fichtelgebirgsverein e. V. ! I haven't come up the Waldstein from this side yet.

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March 27, 2025,B17 - Zum Waldsteinhaus

Route:
Camping Weißenstadt - Waldstein - Camping Weißenstadt

From the parking lot at the "Camping am See" (Lake Campsite), follow circular hiking trail 1 (black 1 on yellow) toward the lake. Turn right onto the lakeside path and follow it west for approximately 450 m. After a right turn, past the ponds, you will cross lush meadows and fields toward …

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