Schönwald lies on the Porcelain Route. Several hiking trails lead from Schönwald to the 827-meter-high summit of the Großer Kornberg. There are nine circular routes around the town for hiking, walking, jogging, and cycling. This gives you a choice of a cultural connection and several types of activity when deciding on your destination. If you are looking for accommodation, you can first weigh up whether porcelain, circular routes, a hike to a summit, or winter sports should shape your stay.

Porcelain as a Cultural Connection

Porcelain has had a lasting influence on Schönwald and its region. Together with its location on the Porcelain Route, this adds a cultural dimension to the outdoor activities. When deciding on your destination, you can weigh up separately whether the porcelain connection or the activity on trails and routes should take center stage.

The Brunnenhaus of the Sophienquelle is located in the Schönwald district of Grünauermühle. This adds a specific place name for orientation alongside the routes.

Circular Routes, Hiking Destination, and Guided Tours

The nine circular routes around Schönwald are suitable for hiking, walking, jogging, and cycling. Several hiking trails also lead from Schönwald to the summit of the Großer Kornberg. When planning, you can therefore distinguish between circular routes associated with Schönwald and hiking trails with a named summit as their destination. Four types of activity are listed for the circular routes; the Kornberg route has a specific summit destination.

Guided tours at the Wald- & Naturfriedhof Fichtelgebirge take place on Thursdays and on the first Saturday of each month at 10 a.m. They do not take place on public holidays; advance registration is not required. If you are planning a guided tour, check the current schedule with the town and take the public holiday exception into account.

Winter Sports Nearby

The Kornberg winter sports area near the destination offers two downhill runs, 700 and 600 meters long, floodlighting, and a drag lift. The two runs differ in length by 100 meters, providing a specific comparison for your planning. As facilities may change, check the current conditions before setting out.

More Destinations in the Wider Wunsiedel Im Fichtelgebirge Travel Region

The Bavarian section of the Eger Cycle Route is around 55 kilometers long and runs along the Eger through Bad Weißenstadt, Röslau, Marktleuthen, Thierstein, Selb, Hohenberg a.d.E., and Schirnding. On the Czech side, the route continues via Pomezí nad Ohří and Cheb, where it connects to the Czech long-distance cycle route No. 6 / Cyklostezka Ohře. This regional route offers a different planning option from the circular routes around Schönwald. Check local route information for temporary closures or detours before your ride.

In the wider Wunsiedel Im Fichtelgebirge travel region, the Alte Bergwerk “Kleiner Johannes” in Arzberg focuses on mining and geology. The Häuselloh open-cast quarry in Selb explores the extraction and processing of granite; guided tours are available on request. If you include these topics in your travel plans, ask the operator about seasonal dates and guided tour options.

Discover more destinations: Thiersheim, Weißenstadt, Wunsiedel, Tröstau, Röslau, Kirchenlamitz, Marktredwitz, Nagel.

View the wider travel overview: Wunsiedel Im Fichtelgebirge.