Goldsteig · Stage 7 of 38

Goldsteig N 07 Tännesberg – Oberviechtach

Tännesberg → Oberviechtach

Immediately after descending from the Schlossberg in Tännesberg, hikers reach the “Geological Nature Trail,” which is of great geological interest. The St. Jodok Pilgrimage Church is also located nearby: Every year on the fourth Sunday in July, the “St. Jodok Ride” horse pilgrimage takes place here, featuring over 200 horses. The Goldsteig trail leads into the Tännesberg Forest and on to the summit of the Wildenstein with its castle ruins. Upon reaching the St. Jakob Pilgrimage Church, a mini-pilgrimage is also completed: on this stretch, the Goldsteig trail is, in fact, identical to the Way of St. James. The Goldsteig trail passes by the outskirts of Oberviechtach—but this festival town is an ideal stopover with plenty to see: The historical and scientific background of gold mining, for example, is explained at the Dr. Eisenbarth Museum and the Oberviechtach City Museum. Try your luck at gold panning and let the gold rush fever take hold of you on the gold hike (registration at the Tourist Information Office). New this year is the gold nature trail through the historic mining areas.

Length: 16.5 km
Walking time: approx. 5:00 h
Ascent: 296 m
Descent: 412 m

Walking time as stated by the operator.

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