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Bischofsgrün

Weißmain Spring – Ochsenkopf Summit Cross loop from Bischofsgrün

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Germany

Bavaria

Upper Franconia

Franconian Switzerland

Landkreis Bayreuth

Bischofsgrün

Weißmain Spring – Ochsenkopf Summit Cross loop from Bischofsgrün

Moderate

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Weißmain Spring – Ochsenkopf Summit Cross loop from Bischofsgrün

03:50

12.6km

420m

Mountaineering

Moderate mountaineering route. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: April 15, 2026

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5.91 km

Weißmain Spring

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Beautiful source on the northeastern slope of the Ochsenkopf near Bischofsgrün. Good accessibility, as well as opportunities to relax (benches, etc.). The White Main unites west of Kulmbach with the Red Main and flows at Mainz in the Rhine.

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8.54 km

Schneeberg Transmitter

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Great nature reserve at the summit

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8.76 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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8.80 km

Ochsenkopf Summit and Observation Tower

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Ochsenkopf summit 1024 m

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9.06 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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9.22 km

Ochsenkopf Summit Cross

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The wooden cross was erected on the summit in 2016.

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9.33 km

Ochsenkopf Cable Car

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Ochsenkopf cable car towards Bischofsgrün

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9.38 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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12.6 km

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Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

6.68 km

4.83 km

1.13 km

Surfaces

5.31 km

3.58 km

2.89 km

467 m

417 m

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Highest point (1,010 m)

Lowest point (640 m)

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Monday 25 May

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Weißmain Spring – Ochsenkopf Summit Cross loop from Bischofsgrün

Weißmain Spring

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