Weißmain-Ochsenkopf-Steig
Naturpark Fichtelgebirge, Bavaria, Germany
Loop trail in Naturpark Fichtelgebirge, Bavaria, Germany. Hiking.
- Distance
- 6.6 mi (10.6 km)
- Elevation Gain
- 1,250 ft (381 m)
- Est. Time
- 2 hr 45 min
- High point
- 3,320 ft (1,012 m)
- Difficulty
- Hard
- Route type
- Loop
Features
Along the way
- Picnic area 0.3 mi (0.5 km) from start
- Spring 0.6 mi (1 km) from start
- Viewpoint 0.7 mi (1.1 km) from start
- Peak: Hügel 0.8 mi (1.2 km) from start
- Shelter: Karl-Bernhard-Hütte 0.9 mi (1.5 km) from start
- Attraction: Hochseilgarten 1.2 mi (1.9 km) from start
- Shelter 2.3 mi (3.7 km) from start
- Spring: Rupprechtbrünnlein 3.7 mi (6 km) from start
- Peak: Weißmainfels 4.2 mi (6.7 km) from start
- Viewpoint 4.2 mi (6.7 km) from start
- Shelter 4.5 mi (7.2 km) from start
- Picnic area 4.5 mi (7.2 km) from start
- Picnic area 4.5 mi (7.2 km) from start
- Spring: Weißmainquelle 4.5 mi (7.2 km) from start
- Viewpoint: Goethefelsen 5.2 mi (8.3 km) from start
- Peak: Ochsenkopf 5.3 mi (8.5 km) from start
- Picnic area 5.3 mi (8.6 km) from start
- Viewpoint: Asenturm 5.3 mi (8.6 km) from start
- Viewpoint: Ochsenkopf-Wahrzeichenfelsen 5.4 mi (8.7 km) from start
- Attraction: Schneeloch 5.4 mi (8.8 km) from start
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Questions about Weißmain-Ochsenkopf-Steig
How long is Weißmain-Ochsenkopf-Steig?
Weißmain-Ochsenkopf-Steig is 6.6 mi (10.6 km) long. Most people take about 2 hr 45 min. It climbs 1,250 ft (381 m) in total, up to a high point of 3,320 ft (1,012 m).
How hard is Weißmain-Ochsenkopf-Steig?
GoTrails rates it Hard, from its length and how much it climbs.
Where do you park for Weißmain-Ochsenkopf-Steig?
Parking at the start. 5 more lots along the route.
Are there water and toilets on Weißmain-Ochsenkopf-Steig?
Drinking water on the way at 5.8 mi (9.3 km), 6 mi (9.6 km). Toilets: 5.4 mi (8.7 km). 3 springs (treat before drinking).
Is Weißmain-Ochsenkopf-Steig shaded?
Mostly shaded (89% under trees).
What can you do on Weißmain-Ochsenkopf-Steig?
Best for Hiking.
Where can you eat near Weißmain-Ochsenkopf-Steig?
Ido's Bistro ( Pizza Döner), 0.6 mi (0.9 km) from the start. 2 more places to eat. Shop: Nahkauf, 0.6 mi (1 km). 4 picnic spots.
Is this a good week for Weißmain-Ochsenkopf-Steig?
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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