Hohenberg Castle on the Eger – Carolinenquelle Mineral Spring loop from Hohenberg an der Eger

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Hohenberg an der Eger

Hohenberg Castle on the Eger – Carolinenquelle Mineral Spring loop from Hohenberg an der Eger

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Hohenberg Castle on the Eger – Carolinenquelle Mineral Spring loop from Hohenberg an der Eger

00:53

3.01km

80m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: August 18, 2026

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Your route passes through a protected area

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Naturpark Fichtelgebirge

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90 m

Inn Zum weißen Lamm

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The inn “Zum Weißen Lamm” can look back on more than 500 years of history. The first documented mention is from the year 1497.
In 2022 the 525th anniversary was …

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144 m

Hohenberg Castle on the Eger

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The hexagonal castle dominates the town of the same name with its towers and well-preserved walls. Originally built to protect merchants on the nearby trade route, the castle now houses …

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1.07 km

Bench with Mosaic Pillar on the Egerweg

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This mosaic work of art was made by Christina Buchwald from the mosaic studio "Flies(s)ende Kunst" in Hohenberg/Eger. It stands on a bench on the Egerweg.

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1.17 km

Energietanker sculpture at the Carolinen Spring

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A face carved out of a stone. The sculpture is called "Energietanker" and was made by Florian Seidel.

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1.24 km

Carolinenquelle Mineral Spring

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In the year 1799 the filling in sour water bottles was mentioned for the first time. In 1929, the city built a fountain house with a bottling plant after the …

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2.10 km

Hammermühle Border Crossing

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Here at the foot of Hohenberg on the Eger is the border crossing Hammer mill in Egertal, which is used by hikers and cyclists. In addition to interesting information boards …

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2.14 km

Eger (Ohře) River

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The Eger should soon unfold its true ecological potential again near Hohenberg. Here the water lies flat in the bed of the Mühlkanal - and therefore fish cannot find their …

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2.20 km