Kulmbach - Selb
OSM map layer · LineString
50.13, 11.83 · rel 108378
50.13, 11.83 · rel 108378
Nordweg
71,8 km from Kulmbach to Hirschfelder Tor through alpine terrain and lakes.
Kulmbach
→
Hirschfelder Tor
linear
71,8km
Distance
multi-day
Climb · estimate
moderate
Difficulty · estimate
linear
Shape
56
views
4
Viewpoints
01 · Character of the route
Is this one for you?
Alpine Terrain
Lakes
Mountains
Urban Area
Summit
4× viewpoint
Castle or ruins
Remote
Moderate crowds
compiled from map data (OSM) and points of interest along the route — no editorial layer
02 · The story
What makes this route special
03 · 20 points along the route
What will you encounter?
5× Attraction
4× viewpoint
4× monument
2× summit
1× ruins
3× castle
1× Water
Porzellangasse
Attraction ·
on the route
0,0 km
0%
Schönburgwarte
viewpoint ·
on the route
0,0 km
0%
Kriegerdenkmal
monument ·
on the route
0,0 km
0%
Hirschstein
viewpoint ·
on the route
0,0 km
0%
Großer Kornberg
summit ·
25 m off route
0,0 km
0%
Kriegerdenkmal für die Gefallenen des deutsch-französischen Krieges 1870/71
monument ·
31 m off route
0,0 km
0%
Ruine Hirschstein
ruins ·
33 m off route
0,0 km
0%
Zigeunersteine
Attraction ·
45 m off route
0,0 km
0%
Wackelstein
Attraction ·
48 m off route
0,0 km
0%
Glockenspiel
Attraction ·
52 m off route
0,0 km
0%
Plassenburg
castle ·
53 m off route
0,0 km
0%
Wirsberger Burg
castle ·
61 m off route
0,0 km
0%
Schüssel
viewpoint ·
61 m off route
0,0 km
0%
Großer Waldstein
summit ·
61 m off route
0,0 km
0%
Teufelstisch
Attraction ·
62 m off route
0,0 km
0%
Gebhardtquelle
Water ·
66 m off route
0,0 km
0%
Burgstall Rabenstein
castle ·
69 m off route
0,0 km
0%
Kriegerstandbild
monument ·
76 m off route
0,0 km
0%
Kriegerdenkmal
monument ·
77 m off route
0,0 km
0%
Westrondell
viewpoint ·
86 m off route
0,0 km
0%
04 · Elevation profile
How tough is this route?
elevation range
320 m
–
832 m
0 km
35,9 km
71,8 km
05 · Landmarks
Steady waypoints
Start
324 m elevation
Quarter of the way
464 m elevation
Halfway
786 m elevation
Three quarters
590 m elevation
Finish
612 m elevation
06 · Intersecting routes
Where you meet other trails
07 · From the trail
Through the eyes of hikers
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What hikers experienced
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09 · Before you go
Answers to common questions
Nordweg is 71.8 km long.
At an average walking pace, Nordweg takes approximately 17h 52min to complete.
No, Nordweg is a linear (point-to-point) trail. It runs from Kulmbach to Hirschfelder Tor. Plan ahead for return transport.
Nordweg starts at Kulmbach.
Nordweg is a strenuous hike requiring excellent fitness and prior hiking experience.
Nordweg is maintained and managed by Fichtelgebirgsverein.