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Landkreis Hof
Helmbrechts

Dwarf Forest – Gnome Trail loop from Unterweißenbach

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Germany
Saxony
Vogtland
Landkreis Hof
Helmbrechts

Dwarf Forest – Gnome Trail loop from Unterweißenbach

Moderate

4.3

(27)

105

hikers

Dwarf Forest – Gnome Trail loop from Unterweißenbach

02:33

9.68km

80m

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: June 10, 2026

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1.66 km

✈️ Ottengrüner Heide Airfield

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The Sonderlandeplatz Ottengrüner Heide is located in Helmbrechts in the thermally very attractive line between the Thuringian Forest and Fichtelgebirge. The resident club, the gliding center Ottengrüner Heide e. V., …

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3.74 km

Dwarf Forest

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This is where the dwarf forest begins: a narrow path winds through the trees, and to the left and right there are garden gnomes and all sorts of other bizarre …

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4.03 km

Gnome Trail

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On the edge of the Zwerglaweg there are lots of garden gnomes and all kinds of bizarre figurines, kitschy creatures and trinkets. With every visit there are even more figures …

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4.89 km

Farm Café at Geigersmühle

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Beautifully restored old farm with lovely outdoor seating. The restaurant is open on Saturdays from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. and on Sundays from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. The lunch menu changes every week.

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8.17 km

From the platform you can look out over the species-rich meadows.

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8.64 km

Insect Hotel

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8.78 km

🐸 Helmbrechts eco station

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The Helmbrechts eco-station has been awarded the “Environmental Education Bavaria” quality seal.
Highlights of the offer are the underwater station, where you can actually observe large and small pond dwellers …

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9.04 km

View of Helmbrechts

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From here, near Wüstenselbitz, you have a beautiful view of Helmbrechts

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9.68 km

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Way Types & Surfaces

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4.89 km

2.21 km

1.62 km

832 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

4.25 km

2.43 km

1.25 km

1.08 km

333 m

314 m

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Tuesday 7 July

22°C

13°C

12 %

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Comments

November 13, 2022,OS14 Eisvogelweg 🐦
I happened to see the round on komoot. When running, it was noticed that it is the OS14, which made navigation no longer necessary because the route is well signposted. Varied paths, interesting highlights and a rather flat terrain characterize the round.

Take your time, there is a lot to discover! 🧌🦇🪨💎🐦🛫

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Nice little round with a few interesting points, but unfortunately many paved paths

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From the series "Paths around Helmbrechts", today: OS 14, the "Kingfisher Trail".

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I walked this trail about nine years ago when I was allowed to take a photo series for the calendars published by the Höllensprudel company in Naila at the time. For the sake of completeness, I walked it again today, especially since one thing or another changes …

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