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Landkreis Bayreuth

Mehlmeisel

Gänskopf Hut – Klausenturm Observation Tower loop from Fichtelberg

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Germany

Bavaria

Upper Franconia

Franconian Switzerland

Landkreis Bayreuth

Mehlmeisel

Gänskopf Hut – Klausenturm Observation Tower loop from Fichtelberg

Moderate

4.8

(13)

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Gänskopf Hut – Klausenturm Observation Tower loop from Fichtelberg

03:49

13.9km

240m

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: April 29, 2026

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Naturpark Fichtelgebirge

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Parking

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151 m

Pond at Waldhaus

Highlight • Lake

A place to rest with a view of the pond

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455 m

Mehlmeisel Wildlife Park and Forest House

Highlight • Structure

A very nice wildlife park where you can watch the animals wonderfully. There is also a petting zoo! 😃

Information at: waldhaus-mehlmeisel.de

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494 m

Holzmantel Sculpture at Wildpark Mehlmeisel

Highlight • Monument

The sculpture is called "Holzmantel", erected by artist Maik Scheermann. It is a round steel frame equipped with branches.

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6.80 km

Gänskopf Hut

Highlight • Mountain Hut

A wonderful view and the hut will hopefully reopen on weekends.

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7.19 km

Jakobssteig Root Trail

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A beautiful "root path" where you can simply feel the forest.

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13.3 km

Fitness Trail Mehlmeisel

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Really nice old school trim path.

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13.4 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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13.7 km

Bayreuther House

Highlight • Mountain Hut

The Bayreuth House is always a welcoming place to stop by, whether for a cup of coffee or a delicious lunch. The terrace offers a magnificent view over Mehlmeisl. After …

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13.9 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

11.4 km

2.11 km

352 m

Surfaces

12.4 km

1.09 km

330 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (830 m)

Lowest point (710 m)

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Wednesday 20 May

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Gänskopf Hut – Klausenturm Observation Tower loop from Fichtelberg

Pond at Waldhaus

Mehlmeisel Wildlife Park and Forest House

Holzmantel Sculpture at Wildpark Mehlmeisel

Gänskopf Hut

Jakobssteig Root Trail

Fitness Trail Mehlmeisel

Klausenturm Observation Tower

Bayreuther House

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