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Girgel Cave – Hohe Matze Summit loop from Tröstauer Forst-West

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Upper Franconia

Girgel Cave – Hohe Matze Summit loop from Tröstauer Forst-West

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Girgel Cave – Hohe Matze Summit loop from Tröstauer Forst-West

03:08

11.0km

250m

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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 26, 2026

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Naturpark Fichtelgebirge

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1.64 km

Girgel Cave

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Interesting rock formation (granite). A small path leads to the top of the cavernous rocks (wooden staircase / ladder) - worthwhile. In the summer months: beware of ticks ...

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1.67 km

Napoleon's Hat

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This stone got its name long ago from its shape, which resembles a two-masted storm hat or, more precisely, the hat of Napoleon Bonaparte.

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2.75 km

Vorderer Ringberg rock formations

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The Vorderer Ringberg is 771 meters above sea level. Several imposing rocks lie on top of each other there. A nice photo opportunity.

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3.46 km

Hohe Matze Summit

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The summit of the Hohe Matze consists of stacked oval rocks. The summit cross stands at 813 meters. The view of the Kösseine from up there is phenomenal.

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5.82 km

Schreiber Boum bench

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The "bench" is located directly on a rock. Here, you can find peace and solitude. Unfortunately, the view is quite overgrown.

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5.87 km

Fels'l Rock Formation

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Narrow paths lead to this small but worth-seeing natural monument. A bench is located at the top.

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6.41 km

Forest path with a view of Nageler See

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Especially with children and dogs who love to climb, essential to visit. It's worth it.

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6.52 km

Bench with View of Lake Nagler and the Church

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Beautiful view of Lake Nagler and the town's houses.

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11.0 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

6.85 km

3.14 km

679 m

328 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

5.25 km

3.72 km

1.20 km

493 m

303 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (780 m)

Lowest point (580 m)

Weather

Tuesday 1 September

21°C

9°C

32 %

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Comments

July 20, 2025,Nagler See, Hohe Matze, Girgelhöhle und noch mehr

Today, things got serious in the Upper Franconian part of the Fichtel Mountains, and I was wearing barefoot shoes for the first time. It worked out great, though.

In the sweltering 30°C (86°F) heat, the frozen water bladder in my backpack was a source of refreshment until the very end. 👍🏼
To finish off, we went to the pub and …

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February 10, 2024,🥾 filmreife 🎥 Tour 🎬 🤩

With a view like in the "Fog of Horror 😶‍🌫️" we went to "The Rock 🪨" (Prinzenfelsen) on a beautiful forest path to the "Lion's Den 🦁" (Girgelhöhle) "Into the Forest 🌲" we later met " The house by the lake 🏠" (Nagel am See). Every now and then "In the swamp of crime" (puddles, muddy paths due to the …

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October 16, 2025,In der Höhle vom Girgel und am Totenkopf

The mysterious "Girglhöhle" consists of massive granite blocks that have collapsed onto one another. It takes its name from the "Schmiedmatzengirgel," a native of the neighboring Mühlbühl, who lived in the cave for seven years.

Around 1800, he had killed a supposed rival in Nagel out of jealousy and had to flee from the police. This was easy for him: …

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August 24, 2023,Hohe Matze - Girgelhöhle - Prinzenfelsen

An eventful tour to the Hohe Matze. Starting point of the Nagler See.
Always uphill through pleasantly shady forest.
The ascent to the Hohe Matze is steep, very rocky, interspersed with many roots and blocked in places with trees.
At the top you will be compensated with a great view of the Kösseine and a nice rest area at the …

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August 15, 2024,Wanderbares Fichtelgebirge - Nagelersee - Girgelhöhle - Prinzenfelsen - Hohe Matze - Rundweg

This route is also suitable for dogs. Mine didn't come up, but I wasn't alone, so I was able to enjoy the fantastic views from both the Prinzenfels and the Hohe Matze. Surefootedness is absolutely essential for the second half of the route; the surface was loose gravel, and I slipped a bit here and there. I highly recommend it!

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November 28, 2021,Wo sich der Mörder einst versteckte und Gestalten einem aufhockten. ... Sagen und Legenden rund um Nagel am See

Today again a tour from the category history and stories. After the snow is still far away here at home, Shakespeare and I went up to the Fichtel Mountains. You can clearly see the 300 meters of altitude.

The village of Nagel belonged to Bavaria around 1800, but the border with Prussia ran right on the northern edge of the …

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May 15, 2022,Hammer Nagel Runde 🌲🔨🏞️🤩🌲

Finally Fichtelgebirge again 👍. The last time I was there was before Komoot and Corona times. Fantastic round away from mass tourism (Ochsenkopf, Schneeberg, Felsenlabyrinth) 🤪. I think this is the quietest corner in the entire Fichtelgebirge 😉. Finally, coffee and cake at the Nagler See, perfect hike and a treat 👌.

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September 17, 2023,Mit Ellie 🐾 im Paradies

Relaxed tour between Hoher Matze, Lake Nagler and Silberhaus in wonderful sunshine. Have made it many times and it's always beautiful! The little scrambles in/around the Girgelhöhle and around the Prinzenfelsen are always a lot of fun.

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Girgel Cave – Hohe Matze Summit loop from Tröstauer Forst-West

Girgel Cave

Napoleon's Hat

Vorderer Ringberg rock formations

Hohe Matze Summit

Schreiber Boum bench

Fels'l Rock Formation

Forest path with a view of Nageler See

Bench with View of Lake Nagler and the Church

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