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Waldsassen

Welcome to Waldsassen, a charming destination in eastern Germany. Situated at the foot of the Fichtelgebirge mountains and surrounded by picturesque forests and hills, this town offers a unique combination of natural and cultural experiences.

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Attractions in Waldsassen


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Premium content Difficulty difficult closed
Distance 1,455.2 km
Duration 369:45 h
Ascent 16,973 m
Descent 15,746 m

The European long-distance path E6 is an ambitious project that is intended to run continuously from northern Finland to Turkey. On the German ...

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from Matthias Stiel,   Outdooractive Premium
Long Distance Hiking · Frankenwald
Franconian Mountain Route
Premium content Difficulty moderate
Distance 424.5 km
Duration 120:00 h
Ascent 7,350 m
Descent 7,433 m

Over almost 500 km, we hike on the Franconian Mountain Route through the Franconian Forest Nature Park, the Fichtel Mountains, Franconian ...

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from Maresi Kachler,   Outdooractive Premium
Hiking Trail · Thuringian Forest
The Franconian Mountain Trail
Premium content Difficulty moderate
Distance 421.9 km
Duration 6:30 h
Ascent 6,942 m
Descent 7,014 m

Those hiking on the Franconian Mountain Trail will be captivated by the romance of Franconian landscapes, which Eichendorff already dedicated one ...

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Wandermagazin
recommended route Difficulty difficult
Distance 259.3 km
Duration 18:45 h
Ascent 1,122 m
Descent 1,168 m

This route starts in Waldsassen/Upper Palatinate at the border to the Czech Republic in the east and ends in Rothenburg/Tauber at the border to ...

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from Thomy B.,   Community
Hiking Trail · Fichtel Mountains
Steinwaldweg
Premium content Difficulty moderate
Distance 84.6 km
Duration 23:01 h
Ascent 1,762 m
Descent 1,787 m

From the Fichtelgebirge to the Steinwald: Eight stages full of forests, rocks, huts and views – a varied long-distance hike all the way to Waldsassen.

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from Jarle Sänger,   Wandermagazin
Long Distance Cycling · Fichtelgebirge
Long-distance cycle route in the Bavarian border area
Premium content Difficulty moderate
Distance 453.9 km
Duration 22:00 h
Ascent 6,284 m
Descent 6,283 m

The long-distance cycle route through the Oberpfälzer Wald Nature Park and the Fichtelgebirge attracts with little-traveled paths and an idyllic ...

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from Antonie Schmid,   Outdooractive Premium
Long Distance Hiking · Upper Palatine Forest
Nurtschweg
Premium content Difficulty moderate
Distance 133 km
Duration 40:00 h
Ascent 2,947 m
Descent 2,917 m

The Nurtschweg is one of the best-known long-distance hiking routes in the Upper Palatinate and leads in ten stages from the monastery town of ...

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Long Distance Cycling · Thuringian Forest
Bavarian Forest Cycle Route
Premium content Difficulty difficult closed
Distance 355.2 km
Duration 21:00 h
Ascent 5,753 m
Descent 5,629 m

On the long-distance cycle route through the Bavarian Forest we have the opportunity to experience almost untouched nature on quiet forest paths.

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from Antonie Schmid,   Outdooractive Premium
Hiking Trail · Upper Palatine Forest
Waldsassen Monastery Landscape Trail
recommended route Difficulty moderate
Distance 10.4 km
Duration 2:30 h
Ascent 203 m
Descent 196 m

Cistercian monks shaped the landscape around Waldsassen for many centuries. The circular trail leads from the monastery through the gentle hills ...

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Cisterscapes
Bicycle Rides · Upper Palatine Forest
Waldsassen to Kulmbach
recommended route Difficulty difficult
Distance 100.5 km
Duration 7:25 h
Ascent 1,024 m
Descent 1,198 m

This route leads from the starting point Waldsassen/Opf. to the beer town Kulmbach. The Fichtel Mountains must be crossed in the process.

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from Thomy B.,   Community
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Waldsassen is famous for its magnificent abbey church - one of the most important baroque buildings in Bavaria. The church impresses visitors with its opulent stucco work, frescoes and paintings as well as its monumental organ. Another highlight is the monastery museum, which tells the story of the Cistercian abbey.

Cultural highlights abound here: The Egerland Museum shows the regional history of folk art; the Porzellanikon provides information on the manufacture of porcelain; while the Musical Instrument Museum houses a collection of rare instruments.

Waldsassen also has much to offer in the way of culinary delights: Be sure to try the famous Zoigl beer or enjoy a hearty roast pork in a traditional restaurant.

Outdoors, you can relax on hikes through the idyllic Buchwald forest or along the Wondreb River. In winter, skiers can take their turns on the nearby slopes.

If it rains, we recommend a visit to the Aquaria indoor swimming pool or the Fit & Fun Tirschenreuth gym.

Whether summer or winter - Waldsassen is worth a trip at any time of year! Don't miss the opportunity to visit this unique town in Germany and experience for yourself what makes Waldsassen so special.

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  • January 01, 2022
    Susanne Hipp 
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    Written January 01, 2022
  • January 27, 2019
    Marco Eichinger
    Ich bin den Weg von Nord nach Süd in fünf Tagen gelaufen. Die Landschaft ist über weite Strecken unspektakulär. Aber sie strahlt absolute Ruhe aus
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    Written January 27, 2019
    Long Distance Hiking
    Nurtschweg
  • August 23, 2017
    Manuel Herath
    Fantastisch!
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    Mittwoch, 23. August 2017, 14:56 Uhr
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    Written August 23, 2017
    Long Distance Hiking
    Franconian Mountain Route
  • July 04, 2017
    Claudia Schott
    June 26, 2017
    Lohnende Tour, die man als Tschechienbegeisterter gemacht haben muß. Einzig störend sind einige Abschnitte auf Landstraßen, die auch von LKW´s befahren werden. Und tschechische Autofahrer sind nicht unbedingt die rücksichtsvollsten...dafür entschädigen Naturschönheiten, Landschaft und die unzähligen Einkehrmöglichkeiten sowie gut situierte, erschwingliche Hotels an der Strecke und sorgen für ein unvergessliches Erlebnis.
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    Cycle path No. 6
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    The Hans-Heiling Rock (Czech Jan Svatoš, Svatošské skály) on the Eger near Hory and Doubí (Aich) west of Karlovy Vary.
    Photo: Claudia Schott, Community
    Eger near Okounov
    Photo: Claudia Schott, Community
    Žatec
    Photo: Claudia Schott, Community
    Kelchhaus in Litoměřice
    Photo: Claudia Schott, Community
    Written July 04, 2017
    Bicycle Rides
    Eger cycle path
  • March 14, 2017
    Daniel Seekamp
    Vor einigen Jahren wurde der E6 im Wendland großräumig verlegt. Die gezeigte Strecke entspricht daher nicht mehr der Markierung vor Ort. Im Übrigen kann ich den E6 gerade im Wendland wärmstens empfehlen.
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    Written March 14, 2017

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