Hohenberg a.d.Eger: Castle and Hiking Trails

Hohenberg a.d.Eger combines hiking routes with striking castle architecture. The trails differ in their scenery, the climb and the views.

Hiking and Tours from Hohenberg

Circular Hiking Trail 1 passes through Kocherrangen Nature Park. The steep climb offers beautiful views of the valley; the trail then leads back to the castle square. Circular Hiking Trail 3 follows the old school route through the forest downhill to Neuhaus an der Eger. The circular hike returns to the castle square, and along the way the view stretches far beyond Hohenberg to Bohemia and the Kaiserwald. When choosing a route, you can weigh up a steep climb with valley views against a descent through the forest with far-reaching views.

In addition to the circular hiking trails, Hohenberg a.d. Eger is a starting point for hikes, cycling and mountain biking tours to Liba and Cheb, Hengstberg, Wellertal and along the Eger River. This means that local orientation extends beyond individual circular trails to include a range of activities and destinations.

Hohenberg Castle and the Wiesenfest

Hohenberg Castle is considered the best-preserved castle complex in the Fichtelgebirge. Its curtain wall has three round towers and two square towers. The combination of the two tower shapes gives the complex a distinctive architectural character and complements the hiking trails’ scenery with an architectural point of interest.

The Wiesenfest in Hohenberg a.d.Eger is celebrated on the third weekend in July. If the festival is relevant to your trip, check the specific event dates before booking. This lets you plan your trip around this stated time frame without assuming a date for any particular year.

Cycling in the wider Wunsiedel Im Fichtelgebirge destination

In the wider Wunsiedel Im Fichtelgebirge destination, the Bavarian section of the Eger Cycle Route is around 55 kilometres long and follows the Eger River through Bad Weißenstadt, Röslau, Marktleuthen, Thierstein, Selb, Hohenberg a.d.E. and Schirnding. On the Czech side, it continues via Pomezí nad Ohří and Cheb, where it connects to Czech long-distance cycle route no. 6 / Cyklostezka Ohře.

While the local tour information covers several activities and destinations, the Eger Cycle Route describes a cross-border route with an approximate length, specific places and a connection in Cheb. This offers a different planning framework if you want to compare local tour options with a regional cycling route. Before setting off on a cycling tour, check local route information for temporary closures or detours.

Other places of interest in the wider Wunsiedel Im Fichtelgebirge destination

In the wider Wunsiedel Im Fichtelgebirge destination, the “Kleiner Johannes” Old Mine in Arzberg focuses on mining and geology. The Häuselloh quarry in Selb explores the extraction and processing of granite; guided tours are available on request. These places of interest therefore have different focuses: mining and geology in Arzberg, and granite extraction and processing in Selb.

The mine’s opening times are seasonal and may change; check the current dates before visiting. The seasonal months and arrangements for guided tours at the quarry may also change. For up-to-date information about tours, contact the operator.

Discover more destinations: Schirnding, Arzberg, Marktredwitz, Thierstein, Thiersheim, Wunsiedel, Tröstau, Selb

Go to the wider travel overview: Wunsiedel Im Fichtelgebirge.