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Gefrees

Welcome to Gefrees, the charming destination in the district of Bayreuth, Germany. This travel guide gives you an overview of the geographical location and special features of Gefrees as well as the tourist attractions, cultural highlights and events, culinary specialities and the most important outdoor activities.

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Mountain Bike · Fichtel Mountains
From Bad Berneck to the Fichtelgebirge
recommended route Difficulty S1 difficult
Distance 43.8 km
Duration 5:00 h
Ascent 712 m
Descent 724 m

This autumnal circuit leads us from the spa town of Bad Berneck along forest paths and easy trails past the Wolfsgarten, over the Hohe Haide, ...

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from Stefan Weich,   alpenvereinaktiv.com
Hiking Trail · Fichtelgebirge
From Marktschorgast over the Weißenstein
Map / From Marktschorgast over the Weißenstein
Premium content Difficulty moderate
Distance 12.4 km
Duration 4:00 h
Ascent 256 m
Descent 256 m

The town of Marktschorgast, where our hike starts, with its Biedermeier-style houses at the market square, is worth seeing. You should also visit ...

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recommended route Difficulty T2 moderate
Distance 11.4 km
Duration 3:20 h
Ascent 218 m
Descent 217 m

Circular route from the Entenmühle (place to eat and park) through the Ölschnitz valley to the spa park of Bad Berneck and back over the heights of ...

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from Michael Thein,   Community
recommended route Difficulty moderate Stage 1
Distance 21.5 km
Duration 5:35 h
Ascent 413 m
Descent 240 m

The Jakobusweg Fichtelgebirge (72 km) is a "bypass" to the main route Hof - Nuremberg. It branches off in Marktschorgast, goes over the ...

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from Fränkische St. Jakobus-Gesellschaft MT,   Pilgerwege Deutschland
recommended route Difficulty easy
Distance 11.9 km
Duration 3:05 h
Ascent 270 m
Descent 270 m

Circular route from Kornbach. On the way to the Eger spring, a detour to the Pestilence Garden. Rest at the Eger spring. Continue on the ridge path ...

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from Michael Thein,   Community
recommended route Difficulty easy
Distance 17.1 km
Duration 4:45 h
Ascent 236 m
Descent 550 m

... the hiking trail leads from Bischofsgrün through the Ölschniz Valley to Bad Berneck on the "Jean-Paul Path".

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from Gerhard Kühl,   Community
recommended route Difficulty T1 moderate
Distance 10.5 km
Duration 2:50 h
Ascent 235 m
Descent 238 m

A circular route from the Entenmühle on sunny heights over Metzlersreuth and Gottmannsberg to Gefrees and back to the starting point in the idyllic ...

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from Michael Thein,   Community
Long Distance Hiking · Fichtelgebirge
Westweg of the Fichtelgebirgsverein
recommended route Difficulty difficult
Distance 82.6 km
Duration 23:33 h
Ascent 2,164 m
Descent 2,113 m

The Westweg leads for 82 km from Münchberg to Rauher Kulm. From Gefrees to Immenreuth, it opens up the western edge of the Fichtelgebirge.

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from Michael Thein,   Community
recommended route Difficulty T1 moderate
Distance 11.8 km
Duration 3:10 h
Ascent 310 m
Descent 311 m

A circular route from Stammbach to Weißenstein including sections of the paths "Fränkisches Steinreich" and "Rund um Stammbach"

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from Michael Thein,   Community
recommended route Difficulty easy
Distance 11.2 km
Duration 2:59 h
Ascent 235 m
Descent 237 m

18 circular routes accompany the Jakobusweg Fichtelgebirge. Circular route 4 starts and ends in Kornbach (possibility to stop for refreshments).

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from Michael Thein,   Community
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Gefrees is idyllically nestled between green hills on the edge of the Fichtelgebirge mountains. The town is known for its picturesque landscape with numerous hiking and cycling trails as well as some of the most beautiful views in the region. Here you can experience nature up close while relaxing or exercising.

Tourist attractions include the 16th century Thurnau Castle and Fantaisie Castle near Eckersdorf - both impressive witnesses to bygone eras. Those interested in culture should definitely plan a visit to the Richard Wagner Museum in Bayreuth or attend a performance at the world-famous festival.

In autumn, traditional harvest festivals take place here, while winter is enchanting with its Christmas markets. Culinary connoisseurs also get their money's worth in Gefrees: be sure to try the regional cuisine such as bratwurst specialities or beer from the local brewery.

Outdoor activities are available in every season: in summer, lakes invite you to swim or you can go canoeing on rivers; in autumn, the region is a true paradise for hikers and cyclists, while in winter, skiing or cross-country skiing is possible on the surrounding hills. Trips to the surrounding area, such as the Ochsenkopf with its ski slopes, are also particularly nice.

If it should ever rain, a visit to the "Kristall Palm Beach" leisure pool in Stein near Nuremberg - only an hour away from Gefrees - is worthwhile.

Total: Gefrees in the Bayreuth district is definitely worth a trip! Here you will find pure nature as well as cultural highlights and culinary delights. Whether active in sports or relaxing - there is something for everyone to experience here. Come by and let yourself be enchanted!

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