Klausenturm Observation Tower – Wurzbachweiher loop from Fichtelberg

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Klausenturm Observation Tower – Wurzbachweiher loop from Fichtelberg

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Klausenturm Observation Tower – Wurzbachweiher loop from Fichtelberg

02:33

21.4km

530m

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: October 1, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through a protected area

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Naturpark Fichtelgebirge

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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1.97 km

Mariannl - Wayside Shrine

Highlight • Monument

The erection of a Marterl can have various reasons, e.g. because a great misfortune happened. Here Marianne Prechtl was crushed by her fully loaded sledge in 1874. The whole shift is available on the table at Marterl.

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3.25 km

Fitness Trail Mehlmeisel

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Very nice trail that offers a lot of fun in nature in the middle of the forest and ensures more endurance. There is plenty of space for the exercises and …

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3.28 km

Klausenturm Observation Tower

Highlight • Viewpoint

The Klausenturm is a very beautiful observation tower, not far from the Bayreuther Haus. It offers a fantastic panoramic view of the Fichtel Mountains. It is normally open from May to October. 👍

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7.01 km

Health spring with Kneipp pool

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Kneipp facility and fountain in the middle of the forest.

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8.22 km

Wellness Lounger at Kreuzstein

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Enjoy the peace and watch the clouds. The view is of the forest.

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11.1 km

Wurzbachweiher

Highlight • Lake

The Wurzbachweiher is reminiscent of 18th-century logging. As a so-called "Schwallweiher" (surge pond), it was used to dam the water of the Wurzbach in order to flush the felled wood …

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12.8 km

Wolfgangsbrünnle Forest Spring and Rest Area

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In summer the well is often without water. Nevertheless, you can take a nice rest here and enjoy the peace and quiet.

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15.5 km

S1 Kreuzstein Trail

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Beautiful, flowing trail with scattered S1 spots. Also in the south direction with good condition for each driving level good mobile.

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21.4 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

15.9 km

2.27 km

1.90 km

1.08 km

289 m

Surfaces

16.4 km

2.21 km

1.37 km

1.08 km

289 m

Elevation

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Highest point (830 m)

Lowest point (630 m)

Weather

Friday 23 October

7°C

3°C

85 %

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Klausenturm Observation Tower – Wurzbachweiher loop from Fichtelberg

Mariannl - Wayside Shrine

Fitness Trail Mehlmeisel

Klausenturm Observation Tower

Health spring with Kneipp pool

Wellness Lounger at Kreuzstein

Wurzbachweiher

Wolfgangsbrünnle Forest Spring and Rest Area

S1 Kreuzstein Trail

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