Fichtelgebirge

The Fichtelgebirge is a mountain range in northeastern Bavaria, Germany. It extends from the valley of the Red Main River to the Czech border, where it is continued by the much higher Ore Mountains.

Related Topics:
Mountain range - Bavaria - Germany - Red Main River - Czech - Ore Mountains

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The highest mountain is the Schneeberg (1051 m). Rivers rising from the Fichtelgebirge are the White Main, the Saxon Saale, the Oh?e (German: Eger) and the Fichtelnaab which later joins the Waldnaab. Cities on the edge of the mountains include Bayreuth and Hof.

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White Main - Saxon Saale - Oh?e - Fichtelnaab - Waldnaab - Bayreuth - Hof

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While the mountains slope gradually away to the north and the south, there is a steep slope to the west, where the Red Main forms the boundary of the mountains.

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The Fichtelgebirge attracts many tourists both during summer and winter, mainly for hiking and skiing, but also to see the large rock formations.

Related Topics:
Hiking - Skiing

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