Tröstauer Forest-West, a region in Upper Franconia, Germany, is an unincorporated area within the Fichtelgebirge Mountains. This landscape features dense spruce forests, unique rock formations, and idyllic valleys, making it suitable for a variety of outdoor pursuits. The area is characterized by its diverse terrain, including the rare Fichtelseemoor raised bog and prominent peaks like Hohe Matze and Platte, offering opportunities for several sports like hiking, touring cycling, road cycling, mountain biking, and more.
185
Routes
4.7
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Average rating
4772
People visited

4.8
(174)
619
hikers
11.0km
03:10
270m
270m
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

4.8
(108)
359
hikers
8.55km
02:28
220m
220m
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

4.7
(49)
160
hikers
Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

4.7
(38)
136
hikers
7.35km
02:02
130m
130m
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
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4.5
(30)
160
riders
24.2km
01:59
340m
340m
Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

4.5
(75)
155
riders
41.8km
02:33
300m
300m
Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

4.3
(13)
48
riders
17.1km
01:01
110m
110m
Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

4.4
(5)
30
riders
17.2km
01:20
270m
270m
Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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4.9
(15)
88
riders
73.5km
06:59
1,710m
1,710m
Hard mountain bike ride. Very good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary. Some portions of the route may require you to push your bike.

4.7
(6)
26
riders
39.5km
02:38
510m
510m
Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels.

5.0
(1)
12
riders
32.4km
02:55
570m
570m
Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary.

5.0
(3)
14
riders
44.3km
03:32
630m
630m
Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary.
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5.0
(6)
101
riders
59.2km
03:06
690m
690m
Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride.

3.7
(3)
43
riders
51.7km
02:38
650m
650m
Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

4.2
(5)
70
riders
39.2km
01:58
380m
380m
Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

4.0
(4)
39
riders
38.4km
01:49
300m
300m
Easy road ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.
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5.0
(5)
19
runners
5.31km
00:36
110m
110m
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

5.0
(2)
13
runners
7.72km
00:53
120m
120m
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

8
runners
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

5.0
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8
runners
5.28km
00:37
100m
100m
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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5.0
(2)
16
hikers
Moderate mountaineering route. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

5
hikers
8.02km
02:25
270m
270m
Moderate mountaineering route. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

8
hikers
3.81km
01:19
220m
220m
Easy mountaineering route. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

5
hikers
Easy mountaineering route. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
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8
riders
21.5km
01:28
380m
380m
Moderate gravel ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

7
riders
91.5km
05:45
1,280m
1,280m
Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

5.0
(1)
14
riders
26.7km
01:42
400m
400m
Moderate gravel ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

6
riders
29.6km
02:10
610m
610m
Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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Tröstauer Forest-West offers a variety of outdoor activities, including Hiking, Touring cycling, Road cycling, Mountain biking, Jogging, and Mountaineering. The region features over 50 routes across these sports, catering to diverse interests.
Tröstauer Forest-West is a popular destination on komoot, with more than 458,000 visitors having explored its routes. The routes in the region have an average rating of 4.64 out of 5 stars from over 116,000 ratings.
The region features the Fichtelseemoor, a rare raised bog with unique vegetation. Other landmarks include the Hohe Matze peak (813 meters), the Platte summit (885 meters) with its 'Blockmeer' geotop, and the Prinzenfelsen rock formation offering viewpoints. The Girgelhöhle (Girgel Cave) is also accessible via hiking trails.
Yes, Tröstauer Forest-West offers several family-friendly hiking routes. These trails are generally less strenuous and suitable for various age groups. For specific recommendations, consult the Family-friendly hikes around Tröstauer Forst-West guide.
Many trails in Tröstauer Forest-West are suitable for hiking with dogs. It is advisable to keep dogs on a leash, especially in nature protection areas or near wildlife. A dedicated guide for dog-friendly routes is available: Dog-friendly hikes around Tröstauer Forst-West.
Tröstauer Forest-West provides diverse cycling opportunities, including Touring cycling, Road cycling, and Mountain biking. Routes vary in difficulty, from moderate rides on paved surfaces to challenging mountain bike trails. Explore options with the Cycling around Tröstauer Forst-West guide.
Yes, Tröstauer Forest-West features easy hiking trails suitable for beginners or those seeking a leisurely walk. These routes typically have minimal elevation gain and well-maintained paths. The Easy hikes around Tröstauer Forst-West guide provides specific options.
Traffic-free cycling routes are available for both touring and road cyclists in Tröstauer Forest-West. These routes prioritize safety and a peaceful riding experience away from vehicle traffic. Refer to the Traffic-free bike rides around Tröstauer Forst-West guide for touring bikes and Traffic-free bike rides around Tröstauer Forst-West for road bikes.
Yes, komoot offers several guides for Tröstauer Forest-West, covering various activities and interests. These include guides for Hiking, Family-friendly hikes, Dog-friendly hikes, Cycling, and MTB Trails.
Tröstauer Forest-West can be accessed via public transport, with bus stations in the vicinity. Specific hiking routes starting directly from bus stops are available. Consult the Hikes from bus stations around Tröstauer Forst-West guide for detailed information.
As Tröstauer Forest-West is an unincorporated area, information can be found through the broader Fichtelgebirge region or the municipality of Tröstau. The official tourism website for the Fichtelgebirge is www.fichtelgebirge.bayern, and the municipality of Tröstau's website is www.troestau.de.

