Fichtelnaab Valley – Fichtelnaab Canal loop from Mehlmeisel

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Mehlmeisel

Fichtelnaab Valley – Fichtelnaab Canal loop from Mehlmeisel

Hard

5.0

(2)

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Fichtelnaab Valley – Fichtelnaab Canal loop from Mehlmeisel

02:15

29.7km

520m

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: August 19, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through a protected area

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Naturpark Fichtelgebirge

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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1.52 km

Fichtelnaab Valley

Highlight • Gorge

The cycle path takes you through the picturesque, wooded valley of the Fichtelnaab in the Fichtelgebirge Nature Park.

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1.79 km

Fichtelnaab Canal

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The beaver barrage nestles fantastically in the body of water.

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7.62 km

View of the Fichtelgebirge and Upper Palatinate countryside

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7.74 km

View of Rauher Kulm

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Nice view of the Rauhen Kulm. The ascent to Brand is then not as bad 😉

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14.6 km

View of Upper Franconia

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14.9 km

View of Rauher Kulm near Lienlas

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17.7 km

Gänskopf

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There is a great view from the Gänskopfhütte. However, you should find out in advance when it is open.

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19.0 km

Gravel Path Through the Fichtelgebirge Moorland

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A roughly four-to-five-kilometer descent through the forest on a gravel road. If done in moderation, it's a delight.

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29.7 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

12.6 km

10.8 km

4.22 km

1.22 km

939 m

Surfaces

10.2 km

4.71 km

4.46 km

219 m

Elevation

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Highest point (810 m)

Lowest point (540 m)

Weather

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Saturday 24 October

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2°C

98 %

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Fichtelnaab Valley – Fichtelnaab Canal loop from Mehlmeisel

Fichtelnaab Valley

Fichtelnaab Canal

View of the Fichtelgebirge and Upper Palatinate countryside

View of Rauher Kulm

View of Upper Franconia

View of Rauher Kulm near Lienlas

Gänskopf

Gravel Path Through the Fichtelgebirge Moorland

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