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Bischofsgrün

Karches Forest Inn – Karchesweiher loop from Bischofsgrün

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Germany

Bavaria

Upper Franconia

Franconian Switzerland

Landkreis Bayreuth

Bischofsgrün

Karches Forest Inn – Karchesweiher loop from Bischofsgrün

Moderate

4.6

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Karches Forest Inn – Karchesweiher loop from Bischofsgrün

00:56

8.44km

130m

Running

Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: May 17, 2026

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Your route passes through a protected area

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Naturpark Fichtelgebirge

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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164 m

Café Kaiser

Highlight • Cafe

In acute hypoglycemia beckons in Bischofsgrün rescue. Homemade cakes - as you hear the best far and wide - cakes or in the summer an ice cream, a delicious coffee …

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1.10 km

Ochsenkopf Ski Jump

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Who would have thought that there are ski jumps in Upper Franconia? The Ochsenkopfschanze is very impressive.

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2.24 km

Forest Spring Kneipp Facility, Bischofsgrün

Highlight • Rest Area

The Kneipp facility was restored very nicely. A great refreshment for hikers.

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3.66 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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3.72 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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7.84 km

Nature Spa Park

Highlight • Natural

A bit dreary in winter.

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8.28 km

Bischofsgrün

Highlight • Settlement

Bischofsgrün in the Fichtelgebirge lies at the foot of Ochsenkopf and Schneeberg. Not far from the village is the source of the White Main. The place is the starting point …

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8.44 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

5.21 km

1.99 km

1.24 km

Surfaces

5.21 km

1.21 km

1.03 km

898 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (750 m)

Lowest point (640 m)

Weather

Saturday 4 July

19°C

13°C

82 %

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Karches Forest Inn – Karchesweiher loop from Bischofsgrün

Café Kaiser

Ochsenkopf Ski Jump

Forest Spring Kneipp Facility, Bischofsgrün

Karches Forest Inn

Karchesweiher

Nature Spa Park

Bischofsgrün

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