Großer Waldstein
Naturpark Fichtelgebirge, Bavaria, Germany
Loop trail in Naturpark Fichtelgebirge, Bavaria, Germany. Mountain biking.
- Distance
- 26.8 mi (43.2 km)
- Elevation Gain
- 2,710 ft (826 m)
- Est. Time
- 5 hr 15 min
- High point
- 2,749 ft (838 m)
- Difficulty
- Expert
- Route type
- Loop
Features
Along the way
- Attraction: Das Matterhorn des Fichtelgebirge 1 mi (1.5 km) from start
- Attraction: Alte Haltestelle Epprechtstein 1 mi (1.5 km) from start
- Visitor center: Infozentrum Epprechtstein 1.3 mi (2.1 km) from start
- Picnic area 2 mi (3.3 km) from start
- Picnic area: Kneipp-Oase 2.4 mi (3.9 km) from start
- Attraction: Kneipp-Oase 2.4 mi (3.9 km) from start
- Shelter 2.6 mi (4.1 km) from start
- Historic site: Denkmal zur Erinnerung an 50 Jahre (1963-2013) Schullandheim Spandau in Weißenstadt 5.7 mi (9.2 km) from start
- Spring: Egerquelle 10.8 mi (17.5 km) from start
- Viewpoint 18 mi (29 km) from start
- Attraction: Bärenfang 18 mi (29 km) from start
- Viewpoint 18.1 mi (29.1 km) from start
- Spring: Lamitz-Brunnen 21.5 mi (34.7 km) from start
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Questions about Großer Waldstein
How long is Großer Waldstein?
Großer Waldstein is 26.8 mi (43.2 km) long. Most people take about 5 hr 15 min. It climbs 2,710 ft (826 m) in total, up to a high point of 2,749 ft (838 m).
How hard is Großer Waldstein?
GoTrails rates it Expert, from its length and how much it climbs.
Where do you park for Großer Waldstein?
Parking at the start. 25 more lots along the route.
Are there water and toilets on Großer Waldstein?
No water mapped: bring all you need. Toilets: 5.8 mi (9.4 km), 6.5 mi (10.4 km). 2 springs (treat before drinking).
Is Großer Waldstein shaded?
Partly shaded (65% under trees).
What can you do on Großer Waldstein?
Best for Mountain biking.
Where can you eat near Großer Waldstein?
Turnerheim, 0.1 mi (0.2 km) from the start. 2 more places to eat. Shop: Nahkauf, 0.2 mi (0.3 km). 2 picnic spots.
Is this a good week for Großer Waldstein?
GoTrails turns the 7-day forecast at the start and at the high point into a clear go / no-go: temperature, rain, storms, wind, heat, air quality and daylight, with a suggested start time. This week’s call is at the top of this page.
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- Epprechtsteinrunde Naturpark Fichtelgebirge · Moderate · 3.8 mi (6.1 km)
- Hallerstein - Weißenstadt Naturpark Fichtelgebirge · Expert · 15.5 mi (25 km)
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