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Survey pillar on Ochsenkopf – Ochsenkopf Summit Cross loop from Grassemann

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Survey pillar on Ochsenkopf – Ochsenkopf Summit Cross loop from Grassemann

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Survey pillar on Ochsenkopf – Ochsenkopf Summit Cross loop from Grassemann

02:38

8.66km

290m

Mountaineering

Moderate mountaineering route. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: April 15, 2026

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2.94 km

Downhill Trail from Ochsenkopf to Fleckl

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Downhill route from Ochsenkopf to Fleckl

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4.13 km

Asenturm on the Ochsenkopf

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The Asenturm, which opened in 1923, is still considered the best place for a spectacular Ochsenkopf view. As the second highest mountain of the Fichtelgebirge, located at an altitude of …

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4.17 km

Ochsenkopf Summit and Observation Tower

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Ochsenkopf summit 1024 m

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Survey pillar on Ochsenkopf

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The Ochsenkopf summit has always been important for geographical surveys in the Fichtel Mountains. Land surveying work was carried out here as early as the 18th century. The obelisk that …

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4.43 km

Bench With a View of the Fichtelgebirge

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With good visibility and sunshine, just enjoy the panorama.

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4.59 km

Ochsenkopf Summit Cross

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The wooden cross was erected on the summit in 2016.

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4.70 km

Ochsenkopf Cable Car

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Ochsenkopf cable car towards Bischofsgrün

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4.75 km

Ochsenkopf Summit — Bull’s Head Carving

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The name "Ochsenkopf" first appeared in mine records in 1495, when Lorenz von Ploben from Nuremberg received the mine on the Fichtelberge "near the Ochsenkopf" as a fief. This may …

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8.66 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

6.35 km

1.25 km

578 m

478 m

Surfaces

4.97 km

3.61 km

< 100 m

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Lowest point (750 m)

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