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Landkreis Wunsiedel im Fichtelgebirge
Marktredwitz

St. Margarethen Church (Brand) – Birthplace of Otto Schemm loop from Brand

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Germany
Bavaria
Upper Franconia
Landkreis Wunsiedel im Fichtelgebirge
Marktredwitz

St. Margarethen Church (Brand) – Birthplace of Otto Schemm loop from Brand

Easy

3.3

(6)

28

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St. Margarethen Church (Brand) – Birthplace of Otto Schemm loop from Brand

01:05

4.12km

40m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 9, 2026

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Your route passes through a protected area

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Naturpark Fichtelgebirge

Waypoints

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Start point

Bus stop

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1

60 m

Statue of a Policeman

Highlight • Monument

2

475 m

Beautiful resting place with a granite table, surrounded by trees with brightly painted nesting boxes hanging from them.

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3

3.54 km

Mother Earth Fountain

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In 1996, local artist Andreas Tschinkl created the “Mother Earth Fountain” for his birthplace, which stands in the central square in front of the castle and St. Margaret’s Church. You …

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4

3.60 km

St. Margarethen Church (Brand)

Highlight • Religious Site

The Margarethen Church was first mentioned in 1417 as a castle chapel. The "Nobles of Brand" had it built at their own expense. At first the church had the status …

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5

3.68 km

Brand Community Center

Highlight • Rest Area

This building was transformed from a savings bank into a community center. In 2021, the city of Marktredwitz bought the former Brand savings bank branch with the aim of creating …

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6

3.86 km

Birthplace of Otto Schemm

Highlight • Historical Site

The local poet Otto Schemm was born in this house on Fridauer Strasse in 1920. He later worked as a school principal in Arzberg. He became known as a local …

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4.12 km

End point

Bus stop

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

1.73 km

1.61 km

567 m

175 m

Surfaces

1.77 km

1.34 km

729 m

173 m

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Friday 9 October

12°C

6°C

43 %

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