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Bischofsgrüner Forst

Bischofsgrün Market Square – Karchesweiher loop from Bischofsgrün

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Germany

Bavaria

Upper Franconia

Franconian Switzerland

Landkreis Bayreuth

Bischofsgrüner Forst

Bischofsgrün Market Square – Karchesweiher loop from Bischofsgrün

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5.0

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Bischofsgrün Market Square – Karchesweiher loop from Bischofsgrün

01:54

25.3km

500m

Cycling

Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: April 23, 2026

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Naturpark Fichtelgebirge

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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278 m

Stone Arch of Bischofsgrün

Highlight • Natural Monument

2.17 km

Bischofsgrün Market Square

Highlight • Settlement

Very nice little market with great inns.

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6.79 km

Grassemann Open-Air Museum

Highlight • Historical Site

On the more than 300 year old mountain farm and the attached nature trail you can learn all about life in the Fichtelgebirge in former times. From time to time …

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18.1 km

Granite Boulders in Fichtelberg

Highlight • Natural Monument

18.7 km

Fichtelsee

Highlight • Lake

It is always beautiful at Fichtelsee, even if there is usually a lot going on on Sundays. The jetty is a great place for photo opportunities 😎☕️

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22.2 km

Giant Granite Boulder

Highlight • Natural Monument

On this huge granite rock, you can see impressive traces of weathering, which have also given it its form. Find out more on an information board in front of the stone.

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22.4 km

Karches Forest Inn

Highlight • Restaurant

Cozy restaurant with a lovely beer garden. You can enjoy delicious food here after hiking.

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22.4 km

Karchesweiher

Highlight • Lake

Numerous hiking trails start from this small lake and the adjacent car park. Since the Karchessee is located directly on the B 303, it is not so idyllic.

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25.3 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

13.1 km

5.58 km

4.03 km

2.01 km

337 m

273 m

Surfaces

17.7 km

3.74 km

1.94 km

778 m

670 m

472 m

Elevation

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Highest point (780 m)

Lowest point (570 m)

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Thursday 9 July

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Bischofsgrün Market Square – Karchesweiher loop from Bischofsgrün

Stone Arch of Bischofsgrün

Bischofsgrün Market Square

Grassemann Open-Air Museum

Granite Boulders in Fichtelberg

Fichtelsee

Giant Granite Boulder

Karches Forest Inn

Karchesweiher

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