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Upper Franconia

Landkreis Wunsiedel im Fichtelgebirge

Weißenstadt

Schneeberg and Backöfele – Weißenstädter See Parking Area loop from Bad Weißenstadt

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Germany

Bavaria

Upper Franconia

Landkreis Wunsiedel im Fichtelgebirge

Weißenstadt

Schneeberg and Backöfele – Weißenstädter See Parking Area loop from Bad Weißenstadt

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5.0

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Schneeberg and Backöfele – Weißenstädter See Parking Area loop from Bad Weißenstadt

02:02

16.3km

460m

Running

Hard run. Very good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: March 16, 2026

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Naturpark Fichtelgebirge

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Start point

Bus stop

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3.86 km

Rudolfstein Rock Formation

Highlight • Natural Monument

Magnificent view of the Weissenstädter See, for which you have to climb up a staircase in advance. You can safely leave the bike underneath.

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6.98 km

Schneeberg summit - Backöfele observation tower

Highlight • Summit

From the highest elevation of the Fichtelgebirge there is a comprehensive view of the Franconian and Thuringian Forest, Magpie and Ore Mountains and the Bavarian-Bohemian border mountains.

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14.7 km

Weißenstädter See Parking Area

Highlight • Parking

Large car park at the lake. Starting point for various sporting activities.

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15.5 km

Fish Ladder on the Eger River

Highlight • Structure

A possibility for fish to swim up the dammed Eger river.

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15.7 km

Seestern Panoramic Terrace

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Magnificent panoramic terrace with a view of the lake.

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16.1 km

Weißenstadt Spa Park

Highlight • Rest Area

If you do not like cycling, hiking or skating, you can let off steam here.

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16.3 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

8.48 km

3.33 km

2.16 km

940 m

690 m

595 m

101 m

Surfaces

5.28 km

5.00 km

3.93 km

1.32 km

597 m

< 100 m

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Highest point (1,040 m)

Lowest point (610 m)

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Friday 22 May

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Schneeberg and Backöfele – Weißenstädter See Parking Area loop from Bad Weißenstadt

Rudolfstein Rock Formation

Schneeberg summit - Backöfele observation tower

Weißenstädter See Parking Area

Fish Ladder on the Eger River

Seestern Panoramic Terrace

Weißenstadt Spa Park

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