Burgstein, Mountain summit in Fichtelgebirge, Germany

Burgstein is an 879-metre summit in the Kösseine massif of the Hohes Fichtelgebirge, northeast of the 939-metre Kösseine. Its treeless top is a large granite slab surrounded by spruce forest. About 200 metres east stands the 869-metre Burgsteinfelsen, a granite rock castle protected as a natural monument and geotope.

The mountain formed over 750 million years ago through the Variscan mountain-building processes that shaped the entire Fichtelgebirge region. These ancient geological forces continue to define the landscape structure we see today.

The summit attracts local hikers and outdoor enthusiasts who gather here to experience the mountain landscape and connect with nature. Visitors often spend time enjoying views from the top and walking through the surrounding forest paths.

Several marked hiking trails approach the summit from different starting points, making it easy to choose a route that suits your location. Good hiking boots are recommended since the paths cross uneven forest terrain with roots and rocks.

The granite rock castle Burgsteinfelsen, 200 metres east of the summit, has been reached by stone and wooden steps since 1790. From its rock pulpit there is a wide view of nearly all the mountains of the Fichtelgebirge. Johann Wolfgang von Goethe climbed here on 3 July 1785 and made a drawing.