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Landkreis Wunsiedel im Fichtelgebirge

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Carolinenquelle Mineral Spring – Hohenberg Castle on the Eger loop from Schirnding

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Bavaria

Upper Franconia

Landkreis Wunsiedel im Fichtelgebirge

Schirnding

Carolinenquelle Mineral Spring – Hohenberg Castle on the Eger loop from Schirnding

Moderate

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Carolinenquelle Mineral Spring – Hohenberg Castle on the Eger loop from Schirnding

02:17

8.36km

130m

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: April 23, 2026

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Naturpark Fichtelgebirge

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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2.78 km

Two Rivers Stone (End of the German Egerweg)

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The Fichtelgebirge Association set up this stone in 1980. He points out that the Röslau flows into the Eger north-east of the village of Fischern.

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3.56 km

Carolinenquelle Trailhead Parking

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This parking lot is located directly on the Eger. Here you can park your car for free.

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3.80 km

Energietanker sculpture at the Carolinen Spring

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A face carved out of a stone. The sculpture is called "Energietanker" and was made by Florian Seidel.

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3.87 km

Carolinenquelle Mineral Spring

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In the year 1799 the filling in sour water bottles was mentioned for the first time. In 1929, the city built a fountain house with a bottling plant after the …

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3.96 km

Bench with Mosaic Pillar on the Egerweg

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This mosaic work of art was made by Christina Buchwald from the mosaic studio "Flies(s)ende Kunst" in Hohenberg/Eger. It stands on a bench on the Egerweg.

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4.68 km

Eger (Ohře) River

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The Eger should soon unfold its true ecological potential again near Hohenberg. Here the water lies flat in the bed of the Mühlkanal - and therefore fish cannot find their …

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4.73 km

Egersteig Trail

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This small path leads to the former swimming pool.

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5.63 km

Hohenberg Castle on the Eger

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The hexagonal castle dominates the town of the same name with its towers and well-preserved walls. Originally built to protect merchants on the nearby trade route, the castle now houses …

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8.36 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

3.22 km

2.62 km

1.66 km

857 m

Surfaces

3.15 km

2.57 km

1.60 km

476 m

399 m

129 m

Elevation

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Highest point (520 m)

Lowest point (450 m)

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Carolinenquelle Mineral Spring – Hohenberg Castle on the Eger loop from Schirnding

Two Rivers Stone (End of the German Egerweg)

Carolinenquelle Trailhead Parking

Energietanker sculpture at the Carolinen Spring

Carolinenquelle Mineral Spring

Bench with Mosaic Pillar on the Egerweg

Eger (Ohře) River

Egersteig Trail

Hohenberg Castle on the Eger

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