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Großer Waldstein – 🏔️ Great Waldstein loop from Sparneck

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Großer Waldstein – 🏔️ Great Waldstein loop from Sparneck

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Großer Waldstein – 🏔️ Great Waldstein loop from Sparneck

03:32

29.5km

720m

Running

Hard run. 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: June 14, 2026

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Naturpark Fichtelgebirge

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Start point

Bus stop

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7.73 km

Source of the Saale

Highlight • River

A narrow nature trail through the forest leads to the source of the Saale.

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10.0 km

Waldstein Summit and Ruins

Highlight • Summit

The Waldstein is one of the few, with the road bike approachable summit.

Here you can find a castle ruin and a beer garden.

The tar on the last Km is desolate.

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10.0 km

Waldsteinhaus

Highlight • Mountain Hut

At the info point at the Waldsteinhaus there are various overviews of hiking trails, Nordic walking routes and the sights of the region.

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10.1 km

Waldstein Rock Trail

Highlight • Trail

Great trail from See up to the Waldstein... 👍🏃

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10.1 km

Großer Waldstein

Highlight • Natural Monument

A visit to the Waldsteinhaus is a great way to round off a day of hiking.
The inn has been renovated inside (summer 2024) and is now handicapped accessible. The …

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One of the special rock formations that can be discovered at Waldstein: a mighty, upwardly expanding boulder with an oval plate, the legendary Devil's Table. According to legend, the devil played a wild card game with goblins here.

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10.3 km

🏔️ Great Waldstein

Highlight • Viewpoint

Probably the most beautiful view of the Fichtel Mountains. The atmosphere at the summit is particularly beautiful in the evening.

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13.6 km

Naturfreundehaus Münchberg and Schüssel

Highlight • Mountain Hut

Nicely situated in the forest

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29.5 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

18.1 km

6.34 km

1.86 km

1.80 km

1.35 km

Surfaces

10.6 km

8.39 km

7.27 km

1.40 km

1.39 km

316 m

Elevation

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Tuesday 7 July

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Großer Waldstein – 🏔️ Great Waldstein loop from Sparneck

Source of the Saale

Waldstein Summit and Ruins

Waldsteinhaus

Waldstein Rock Trail

Großer Waldstein

Devil's Table at Waldstein

🏔️ Great Waldstein

Naturfreundehaus Münchberg and Schüssel

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