Eger River at Thus – Weißenstadt Lake loop from Bad Weißenstadt

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Landkreis Wunsiedel im Fichtelgebirge

Weißenstadt

Eger River at Thus – Weißenstadt Lake loop from Bad Weißenstadt

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Eger River at Thus – Weißenstadt Lake loop from Bad Weißenstadt

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30.1km

330m

Gravel riding

Moderate gravel ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: September 16, 2026

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Naturpark Fichtelgebirge

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6.34 km

Eger Cycle Path Along the Eger Canal (Franken to Röslau)

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Section of the Eger Cycle Path, completed and opened in summer 2023

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7.38 km

Eger Waterfall (Egerwasserfall) in the Thuswald

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The Eger waterfall in the Thuswald in Röslau is a relic of the industrialization of the late 19th century. century. Oskar Böttcher tapped into a source of energy by building …

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7.42 km

Eger River at Thus

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The wild and romantic Egertal with the stony river bed of the Egero is worth a visit even without a waterfall.

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9.70 km

Zwölfgipfelblick – Geographical Center of the Fichtelgebirge

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From here you have a beautiful view of the surrounding mountains, as the name suggests there are 12 peaks. A panorama pane makes orientation easier.

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21.1 km

Former Kirchenlamitz–Weißenstadt Railway Line

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A well-developed cycle path now runs along the line of the Kirchenlamitz-Weißenstadt branch line. On the relatively flat route you can get to some sights, e.g. the granite labyrinth, the Kneipp oasis or the Epprechtstein stop.

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22.4 km

⚒️ Epprechtstein Labyrinth

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Impressive to walk around between the granite blocks. You can't get lost here, but you have to walk a few meters further because there is only one way out of the labyrinth.

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24.0 km

Former railroad bridge

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It's always nice that such buildings have been preserved.

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29.0 km

Weißenstadt Lake

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The Weißenstädter See is an artificially dammed lake. It was created by the city in the 1970s and serves exclusively as a leisure and recreation area. At the lake many …

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