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Marktschorgast

Welcome to our travel guide for Marktschorgast in the district of Kulmbach, Germany. The charming little town lies in the picturesque landscape of the Fichtelgebirge and is a real gem in Upper Franconia.

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Attractions in Marktschorgast


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recommended route Difficulty S0 moderate
Distance 34.6 km
Duration 3:20 h
Ascent 452 m
Descent 439 m

Easy mountain bike route from Kulmbach to the beautiful Schorgast valley near Wirsberg.

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from Stefan Weich,   alpenvereinaktiv.com
recommended route Difficulty moderate
Distance 183.6 km
Duration 82:03 h
Ascent 2,111 m
Descent 2,286 m

The Upper Franconian Way of St. James from Hof to Nuremberg follows the historic Via Imperii from the Baltic Sea to the Adriatic. It connects the ...

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from Michael Thein,   Community
Hiking Trail · Frankenwald
FrankenwaldSteigla Frenchmen's Path
recommended route Difficulty moderate
Distance 9.3 km
Duration 3:00 h
Ascent 259 m
Descent 259 m

HEAR SILENCE - Experience the typical landscape triad of wooded slopes, cleared plateaus, and narrow valleys. No place is traversed, only nature is ...

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from Sandra Löffler,   Frankenwald
recommended route Difficulty difficult
Distance 43.8 km
Duration 3:10 h
Ascent 590 m
Descent 359 m

Stage 1a Bayreuth - Stammbach: Hidden Treasures.

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from Joris Schofenberg,   Saechsisch-Bayerisches Staedtenetz
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 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 difficult Stage 2
Distance 23.1 km
Duration 6:05 h
Ascent 246 m
Descent 364 m

The Jakobsweg from Hof to Nürnberg follows the old trade route Baltic Sea - Leipzig - Nürnberg - Adriatic, the former "Via Imperii", today ...

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from Fränkische St. Jakobus-Gesellschaft MT,   Pilgerwege Deutschland
Long Distance Hiking · Frankenwald
North Route of the Fichtelgebirge Club
recommended route Difficulty moderate
Distance 71.6 km
Duration 19:25 h
Ascent 1,491 m
Descent 1,197 m

The North Route leads in a west-east direction from Kulmbach to the Czech border (71 km). From Kulmbach, it goes through the Upper Main region, ...

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from Michael Thein,   Community
Mountain Bike · Fichtelgebirge
MTB circular route Bindlacher Berg-Steinachtal
recommended route Difficulty difficult
Distance 78.8 km
Duration 4:45 h
Ascent 977 m
Descent 973 m

Nice circular route, mostly on bike and forest paths, partly on side roads with little traffic. Suitable for MTB or trekking bike.

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from Rainer Münch,   Community
recommended route Difficulty difficult Stage 3
Distance 23.6 km
Duration 6:15 h
Ascent 315 m
Descent 444 m

The Way of St. James from Hof to Nuremberg follows the old trade route Baltic Sea - Leipzig - Nuremberg - Adriatic, the former "Via Imperii", ...

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from Fränkische St. Jakobus-Gesellschaft MT,   Pilgerwege Deutschland
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Geographically, Marktschorgast is located on the edge of the Frankenwald Nature Park and thus offers a variety of outdoor activities such as hiking, cycling or skiing. The town itself is surrounded by rolling hills and crossed by the river Schorgast.

Touristically relevant are above all the sights around the historic market square with its 17th century half-timbered houses and Thurnau Castle, which is only a few kilometres away. The cultural highlights should not be missed either: For example, visit the Museum for Dollhouse and Toy Culture or enjoy an evening at the Kultursaal Schloss Thurnau.

For culinary delights, we definitely recommend the traditional Franconian cuisine - why not try the famous "Schäufele" or taste different types of beer on a brewery tour.

Even if it rains, there are plenty of opportunities for leisure activities: for example, relax in one of the thermal baths in the area or visit the indoor playground "Kunterbunt".

Of course, it is particularly beautiful here in summer, when you can be active outdoors and nature is in full bloom. But Marktschorgast also has its charms in winter - then you can enjoy wonderful skiing or cross-country skiing.

All in all, a visit to Marktschorgast is definitely worth a trip. Our Travel Guide recommends that you plan at least two days to experience all the highlights of the region. We look forward to your visit!

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  • March 28, 2021
    R. P.
    Faszierende Verbindung von Landschaft, Baukunst und Geschichte des Eisenbahnbaues. Tolle Einblicke auf das Streckennetz.
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    Written March 28, 2021
  • October 15, 2020
    M S 
    October 15, 2020
    Wirklich sehr ruhig ueberwiegend. Streckenweise dass man sogar auch kein Autorauschen im Hintergrund vernimmt. Auf den ersten 7 km nicht eine einzige Person getroffen, Mitte Oktober, wochentags.
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    Written October 15, 2020
  • October 30, 2019
    Thomas Güntert
    October 30, 2019
    Schöne Herbstwanderung
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    Photo: Thomas Güntert, Community
    Written October 30, 2019
  • April 08, 2018
    Sebastian Bauer
    April 08, 2018
    Sehr schöne Wanderung durch die Natur rund um Wirsberg. Einziger Makel: auf einem Teilstück von ca. 0,5 - 1 km wurden durch Holzerntemaschinen die Wege in Mitleidenschaft gezogen. Aber ansonsten echt top!
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    Written April 08, 2018
  • January 27, 2014
    Outdooractive Redaktion
    January 27, 2014
    Hallo Michael, Deine Bilder und Deine Beschreibung haben mir so gut gefallen, dass ich Deine Tour zur Top-Tour gemacht habe. Weiter so! Jörn aus der outdooractive.com-Redaktion
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    Written January 27, 2014

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