Schirndinger Pass

Schirndinger Pass is a mountain passage in the eastern Selb-Wunsiedel plateau where two distinct regions meet. It sits at roughly 450 meters elevation and creates a natural connection between the Bohemian Basin to the south and the Fichtelgebirge mountains to the north.

This passage became an important trade route by the 11th century, connecting Nuremberg and Eger and shaping the region's economic development. The route allowed merchants to link different trading centers through Creussen and encouraged settlement along the transportation corridor.

The pass location influenced the construction of Hohenberg Castle, which stands 125 meters above the Eger River on a rocky outcrop.

Federal road B303 and the Nuremberg-Cheb railway line both pass through this location and offer direct access by car and train. The site is easily accessible and is mainly used by travelers moving between the two regions.

The Röslau River flows nearby and separates two forest areas, the Selber Forest to the north from the Kohlwald to the south. This river system shaped the land and created a natural boundary between the woodland regions.

Elevation above the sea: 450 m

GPS coordinates: 50.08141,12.22979

Latest update: December 14, 2025 13:03