Gänskopfhütten-Kirchweih Kirchenpingarten
Hut festival at 743 meters on the southern edge of the Fichtelgebirge
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Mountain Kirchweih with Tradition
The Gänskopfhütte on the southern edge of the Fichtelgebirge was built in 1970/71 by the Fichtelgebirgsverein Weidenberg and has since been a popular meeting point for hikers and mountain bikers in the Bayreuth area. Once a year, on the second Sunday in October, the traditional Hüttenkirchweih is celebrated here – firmly anchored in the annual festival calendar of the municipality of Kirchenpingarten.
A Kirchweih on Foot
Anyone who wants to join the celebration has to move: A good 1.5 km hiking trail leads from the parking lot north of Eckartsreuth to the hut. Arrival and departure by car directly to the hut are not possible – that's part of the charm of the mountain Kirchweih. Up top, snacks, sausages, homemade cakes, Franconian beer, and special delicacies await on Kirchweih Sunday.
Location in the Fichtelgebirge
The Gänskopfhütte is located at 743 m altitude in the municipality of Kirchenpingarten (Bayreuth district, Upper Franconia). A dense network of hiking and cycling trails leads around the Gänskopf. Enjoyable mountain bike tours connect the hut with the Bayreuther Haus, Fuchsendorf, and the Tauritzmühle.
Double Kirchweih Tradition in Kirchenpingarten
The Gänskopfhütten-Kirchweih (2nd Sunday in October) is part of a double Kirchweih tradition: A week later, on the 3rd Sunday in October, the Allerweltskerwa in the village center of Kirchenpingarten follows. Both are part of the municipality's fixed event calendar.
Gänskopfhütten-Kirchweih — edition 2026
The second Sunday in October is traditionally dedicated to the Gänskopfhütten-Kerwa by the Fichtelgebirgsverein. In mostly pleasant autumn weather, families, regular guests, and day-trippers from the Bayreuth area hike up the 1.5 km hut path and celebrate Kirchweih there.
The hut is open on Kirchweih Sunday from 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM. The club team volunteers to manage the catering. They offer classic Franconian snacks, sausages, homemade cakes, coffee, and draft beer. Weather permitting, service is also available on the covered terrace.
Programme Gänskopfhütten-Kirchweih 2026
Sunday, October 11, 2026
- 10:00 AM — Opening of the Gänskopfhütte for Kirchweih festivities
- Morning — Hikers and early risers enjoying their morning drink
- Lunch — Franconian snacks, sausages with sauerkraut, soups
- Afternoon — Coffee and homemade cakes, family atmosphere
- until 6:00 PM — Hut closes
Note: As the hut is operated on a voluntary basis by FGV Weidenberg, the offerings depend on the weather and attendance. The hut may be closed in case of storms or snow.
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Getting There
From Bayreuth via the B22 or coming from Weidenberg/Pegnitz. Parking lot north of Eckartsreuth (Kirchenpingarten). From there, a 1.5 km walk to the hut. Car access directly to the hut is not possible. Sturdy footwear recommended.
Admission
Free. Food and drinks available on site (snacks, beer, cakes). Sat 11:00 AM until dusk, Sun 10:00 AM–6:00 PM.
Group Registration
For larger groups, advance registration with Christine Dörfler (Tel. +49 9278 1440) is recommended.
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Where it takes place Gänskopfhütten-Kirchweih
Gänskopfhütte (743 m)
Gänskopf (über Eckartsreuth), 95466 Kirchenpingarten