Fichtelgebergte

Natuurgebieden in het Fichtelgebergte

Fichtel Mountains Vistas

The Fichtel Mountains in Upper Franconia are defined by granite peaks and expansive forest landscapes. This collection highlights the region's highest points, including the 1,051-meter Schneeberg and the 1,024-meter Ochsenkopf. The list features historic stone observation towers like the Bismarck Tower near Cheb and the Klausenturm, alongside unique geological formations such as the Weißmainfels and the Großer Waldstein. Many locations include serviced mountain huts like the Kösseinehaus, providing regional Franconian cuisine at high elevations.

Fichtel Mountains Vistas — Kaart

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Großer Waldstein

The Großer Waldstein is part of the Waldstein range in the Fichtel Mountains of Germany.

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Bismarckova rozhledna

One of three Bismarck towers in the Czech Republic, this 18-meter stone observation tower near Cheb was built in 1909 on the Zelená hora.

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Klausenturm

A 46-meter-high observation tower situated at 835 meters above sea level on the Klausenberg, southwest of Mehlmeisel.

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Backöfele

A former lookout tower on the summit of the Schneeberg. It originated as part of a late medieval defense system and offers views from the highest point in the range.

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Kösseinehaus

A year-round mountain lodge and restaurant operated by the Fichtelgebirgsverein, located on the 939-meter summit of the Kösseine.

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Ochsenkopf

The Ochsenkopf is the second-highest mountain in the Fichtel Mountains with a height of 1,024 metres.

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Schneeberg

At 1,051 m above sea level, the Schneeberg is the highest mountain in the Fichtelgebirge, a mountain range in Upper Franconia in northeast…

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Kleine Kösseine

The second-highest peak in the Kösseine massif, reaching an elevation of 922 meters.

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Fenatsberg

A 605-meter-high mountain in the Bavarian Fichtel Mountains featuring a viewpoint.

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Asenturm

An observation tower and mountain inn located on the summit of the Ochsenkopf at 1,024 meters.

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Weißmainfels

A prominent granite rock formation and viewpoint at 929 meters, located near the source of the White Main river.

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Arnsteinfels

Granite rock formation and viewpoint located near the Großer Waldstein.

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Kaiser-Wilhelm-Felsen

A granite rock formation and viewpoint situated on the Kösseine mountain.

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Kleiner Großer Waldstein

A viewpoint located within the Waldstein mountain range.

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Hohe Matze

An 813-meter mountain peak featuring granite rock formations and views over the central Fichtelgebirge.

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Wetzsteinfelsen

A granite rock formation and lookout point located near Bischofsgrün.

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Steinberghütte

A mountain hut located on the Kösseine massif.

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Zwölfgipfelblick

A viewpoint offering a panoramic vista of the twelve main peaks of the Fichtel Mountains.

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ND Höllfelsen

A protected natural monument consisting of granite rock formations and a viewpoint.

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Rotenfels

A granite rock formation and viewpoint located near Mehlmeisel.

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ND Hügelfelsen

A natural monument featuring distinct granite rock structures and a viewpoint.

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Goethefelsen

A granite rock formation on the Ochsenkopf named after Johann Wolfgang von Goethe, who visited the region for geological studies.

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Ochsenkopf-Wahrzeichenfelsen

A landmark rock formation near the summit of the Ochsenkopf.