View from the Arnsteinfels – Großer Waldstein loop from Zell im Fichtelgebirge

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Zell im Fichtelgebirge

View from the Arnsteinfels – Großer Waldstein loop from Zell im Fichtelgebirge

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View from the Arnsteinfels – Großer Waldstein loop from Zell im Fichtelgebirge

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39.0km

890m

Mountain biking

Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 23, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 3.23 km for 63 m

After 3.37 km for 63 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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2.16 km

View from the Arnsteinfels

Highlight • Viewpoint

The Arnsteinfels was already one of the popular viewing points on the Waldstein in the 17th century.
The name is derived from the earlier names "Narrenstein" and later "Arnstein", although …

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3.00 km

Bear Trap at Waldstein

Highlight • Historical Site

Brown bears once lived in the Fichtel Mountains. This is impressively demonstrated by the Bärenfang, made of granite stones, from 1656 below the Waldstein summit. The last bear is said …

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3.32 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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3.38 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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3.43 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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16.7 km

Schneeberg summit - Backöfele observation tower

Highlight • Summit

From the highest elevation of the Fichtelgebirge there is a comprehensive view of the Franconian and Thuringian Forest, Magpie and Ore Mountains and the Bavarian-Bohemian border mountains.

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17.4 km

1000-meter stone

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Only a few meters to the summit.

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21.4 km

Lake House Fichtelgebirge

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A short, crisp climb - what could be better than a good snack and a cool drink, before you take more trails under the wheels. Good and cozy stop!

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39.0 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

29.3 km

5.73 km

2.84 km

1.12 km

113 m

Surfaces

25.7 km

7.09 km

3.27 km

2.58 km

264 m

217 m

Elevation

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Weather

Sunday 11 October

12°C

3°C

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Max wind speed: 9.0 km/h

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Comments

June 15, 2025,Regeneration 2.0 oder So ein 🧀.... Kuchen 😊

After yesterday's motto at the Seehaus was "just look 🧐, don't touch 🙅🏻," today's theme is the relaxed Seehaus version. 🙂
Arrive 🏁, take a seat 🪑, grab some cake 🍰, slow down 💆🏻, wait out the thunderstorm ⛈️😗, and roll back home. 🛵🧘🏻

Everything's fine 🤗

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April 6, 2025,Ice, Ice, Baby ☀️😎 oder Eiskalte Kaffeefahrt ❄️🥶☕🚴🏻

Just a quick coffee break today. ☕🤓 In freezing temperatures and an icy wind. 🌬️❄️🥶 Met up with friends and had a lovely afternoon. ☕🍰🤗
That's okay sometimes. 😉

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