Attractions in Upper Franconia

The Oswald Cave is a karst cave on the Hollow Mountain, about 800 meters east of Muggendorf, a district of the Upper Franconian market town Wiesenttal in the district of Forchheim in Bavaria.

I still wonder where to enjoy the better view. From the Asenturm at the Ochsenkopf or here at the Nußhardtgipfel on the Ochsenkopf. Mighty rock walls and rock towers enthrone … read more

We are several times a year on the Staffelberg or in the area. It's just beautiful there and it's fun to hike and then have a good meal there.

Great place to stop and stay overnight in the Fichtelgebirge. Easily reached from Schurbach, you can enjoy a beautiful view of the Fichtel Mountains. The phenomenal Franconian cuisine is also … read more

Our new apartment, no 🤣.
But the dreamlike and legendary cave offered us protection from a heavy thunderstorm.

Visiting the castle ruins as a landmark of the Franconian Switzerland is a MUST.
Scenic location above the loop of the Wiesenttal, expansion of the old tower ruin to the … read more

The Asenturm, which opened in 1923, is still considered the best place for a spectacular Ochsenkopf view. As the second highest mountain of the Fichtelgebirge, located at an altitude of … read more

The Walburgis Chapel, which was first mentioned around 1350 and was built in its current form in 1697, probably gave the mountain its name. The bronze statue of Saint Walburga, … read more

We were lucky enough to be able to enjoy this natural wonder on our own for a while.
It will stay in our memory forever.
Check it out for yourself, we're still flabbergasted. 👌

Here, too, is one of those oddly shaped rock castles that are so often found in the Fichtelgebirge. On the highest of these leads a staircase that allows a clear view on the clearest days to Weißenstädter See.

At 532 meters, the Rodenstein is almost 20 meters higher than the Walberla. The entire mountain is under nature protection and is officially designated as an "honorary citizen".

The first Adelgundis chapel on the Staffelberg was destroyed during the Peasant Wars; today's chapel was consecrated in 1654. A hermit's hermitage was then built, which was replaced by a … read more

Really a highlight that is second to none. The path along the Lillach has a few steps (therefore it is only partially suitable for prams), but it is well developed … read more

Walkable small observation rock.
Unfortunately, a thunderstorm ruined our victory.

The Lillach has a lot to offer, not only the sinter terraces, but also a real spring. The spring water flows beautifully from under a stone and across the path. … read more

The "Walberla" is probably the most famous mountain in Franconian Switzerland. Officially called the witness mountain Ehrenbürg and divided into the 532m high Rodenstein and the 512m high Walberla. Already … read more

Beautiful source on the northeastern slope of the Ochsenkopf near Bischofsgrün. Good accessibility, as well as opportunities to relax (benches, etc.). The White Main unites west of Kulmbach with the Red Main and flows at Mainz in the Rhine.

All rocks of the Walberlas (twin, vulture wall, Bimarckturm, Wiesenthauer needle, Räbelstein, Rodenstein, fingers, thumb and mushroom) come from the Jura Sea.

Great view from the weather flag on the castle and Pottenstein

From the highest elevation of the Fichtelgebirge there is a comprehensive view of the Franconian and Thuringian Forest, Magpie and Ore Mountains and the Bavarian-Bohemian border mountains.