Rittersteig
Naturpark Fichtelgebirge, Bavaria, Germany
Out-and-back trail in Naturpark Fichtelgebirge, Bavaria, Germany. Hiking & Walking.
- Distance
- 0.6 mi (0.9 km)
- Elevation Gain
- 207 ft (63 m)
- Est. Time
- 15 min
- High point
- 2,523 ft (769 m)
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Route type
- Out & back
Features
Along the way
- Viewpoint 0.3 mi (0.4 km) from start
- Attraction: Ehem. Blauer Bruch 0.4 mi (0.6 km) from start
- Picnic area 0.5 mi (0.8 km) from start
- Viewpoint 0.5 mi (0.8 km) from start
- Shelter 0.5 mi (0.8 km) from start
- Viewpoint 0.6 mi (0.9 km) from start
- Peak: Epprechtstein 0.6 mi (0.9 km) from start
From OpenStreetMap. Check before you rely on water or toilets.
Questions about Rittersteig
How long is Rittersteig?
Rittersteig is 0.6 mi (0.9 km) long. Most people take about 15 min. It climbs 207 ft (63 m) in total, up to a high point of 2,523 ft (769 m).
How hard is Rittersteig?
GoTrails rates it Easy, from its length and how much it climbs.
Where do you park for Rittersteig?
No parking mapped: check before you drive.
Are there water and toilets on Rittersteig?
No water mapped: bring all you need. No toilets mapped.
Is Rittersteig shaded?
Mostly shaded (100% under trees).
What can you do on Rittersteig?
Best for Hiking. Also: Walking. Surface: dirt.
Where can you eat near Rittersteig?
Food, 0.4 mi (0.7 km) from the start. 2 more places to eat. Shop: Nahkauf, 0.9 mi (1.4 km). 1 picnic spots.
Is this a good week for Rittersteig?
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)
- Großer Waldstein Naturpark Fichtelgebirge · Expert · 26.8 mi (43.2 km)
- VL Sattelweg Naturpark Fichtelgebirge · Easy · 0.8 mi (1.4 km)
- VL Forstwiesen Naturpark Fichtelgebirge · Moderate · 3.6 mi (5.8 km)
- Schlosszelchsteig Naturpark Fichtelgebirge · Easy · 0.3 mi (0.4 km)
- Verbindungsweg Frohnlohe-Bischofsgrün Naturpark Fichtelgebirge · Expert · 16.9 mi (27.1 km)
- Epprechtstein Skating Naturpark Fichtelgebirge · Moderate · 1.8 mi (2.9 km)
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