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Gefrees

Jesus Fountain – Hohe Haide (848 m) loop from St. Johannis

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Germany

Bavaria

Upper Franconia

Franconian Switzerland

Landkreis Bayreuth

Gefrees

Jesus Fountain – Hohe Haide (848 m) loop from St. Johannis

Moderate

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Jesus Fountain – Hohe Haide (848 m) loop from St. Johannis

04:40

16.6km

330m

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 22, 2026

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Naturpark Fichtelgebirge

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705 m

Quarry lake in the Fichtelgebirge Nature Park

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This quarry lake is accessible from the hiking trail.

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1.60 km

View of the Quarry Lake near Gefrees

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The most beautiful of the quarry lakes near Gefrees.

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1.61 km

Lake in the Hohe Reuth Granite Quarry

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It is currently being talked about in Gefrees to put the old quarry back into operation. Everyone is tense.

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2.97 km

Jesus Fountain

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In the summer mostly dry wells and a few benches.

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4.84 km

View of Ochsenkopf from Wetzstein

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Although only the foot of the oxcop tower was visible due to fog, the trip was worthwhile. If you want to continue in the direction of Gefrees, you should plan …

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6.65 km

A hike over the Hohe Haid towards Schneeberg or to Weißenstädtersee is definitely recommended.

Admittedly, it's a climb of 848 meters, but it's not particularly steep or strenuous, and it's a great bike ride.

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12.6 km

Kornbach Trailhead Parking Lot

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Free parking space in the middle of Kornbach. From here you can make your way to the Pestilence Garden. Some Nordic walking routes are also signposted.

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12.8 km

Gasthof Kornbachtal

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Franconian restaurant that is still run by the family. The focus is on regional, seasonal dishes, with Galloway beef specialties. There is a lot going on at lunchtime, especially on …

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16.6 km

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Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

12.1 km

3.34 km

817 m

312 m

Surfaces

8.15 km

5.34 km

2.38 km

312 m

236 m

191 m

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Highest point (840 m)

Lowest point (560 m)

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Quarry lake in the Fichtelgebirge Nature Park

View of the Quarry Lake near Gefrees

Lake in the Hohe Reuth Granite Quarry

Jesus Fountain

View of Ochsenkopf from Wetzstein

Hohe Haide (848 m)

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Gasthof Kornbachtal

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