Eger Spring – Bischofsgrün Market Square loop from Bischofsgrüner Forst

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Eger Spring – Bischofsgrün Market Square loop from Bischofsgrüner Forst

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Eger Spring – Bischofsgrün Market Square loop from Bischofsgrüner Forst

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11.9km

330m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: August 21, 2026

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Naturpark Fichtelgebirge

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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287 m

Eger Spring

Highlight • Natural Monument

The Zinnbach would actually be the main source stream, but it is better to pass by at this point. Therefore, this source was nicely framed and declared as the official …

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2.26 km

A hike over the Hohe Haid towards Schneeberg or to Weißenstädtersee is definitely recommended.

Admittedly, it's a climb of 848 meters, but it's not particularly steep or strenuous, and it's a great bike ride.

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3.27 km

Markgräfen Hut

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Hut of the forest companies which invites you to rest with its benches and table.

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4.08 km

View of Ochsenkopf from Wetzstein

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Although only the foot of the oxcop tower was visible due to fog, the trip was worthwhile. If you want to continue in the direction of Gefrees, you should plan …

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5.95 km

Bench with a view of Bischofsgrün and Ochsenkopf

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One of the beautiful views from the Panoramaweg, which leads around Bischofsgrün.

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7.61 km

Bischofsgrün Market Square

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Very nice little market with great inns.

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7.79 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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7.89 km

Bischofsgrün Spa Park

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Here you can rest on benches arranged around a fountain. There is even a big chess game. In the summer season, concerts are held in the music pavilion.

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11.9 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

5.35 km

4.14 km

1.89 km

581 m

Surfaces