Attractions around Bayreuth

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

The giant castle at Doos is a so-called cave ruin in the valley of the Wiesent in the municipality Wiesenttal. It represents the remnant of a larger karst cave of Frankendolomit, which was created by the action of water.

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

Good starting point for hikes in the Franconian region. Nice places, good prices and good, free parking.

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.

The stylish and beautifully decorated inn offers hikers the finest seasonal and regional food and a pleasant place to sleep. As the name suggests, next to the house is a …read more

10.5 hectare, artificially created storage pond, natural outdoor pool and with its surrounding facilities such as boating, lawn, children's playground, sports fields and circular trails a popular recreational area.

Wonderful, natural way directly on the White Main. Moss-grown rocks, lively rippling, crystal-clear water ... you can really dream when hiking. Which is not so cheap, because the way but requires a lot of attention.

The Devil's Cave looks a bit like a treasury with its lavish stalactite jewelery. As with the discovery of a treasure Hans Brand must have felt when he broke through …read more

The Asenturm is located at 1,024 meters altitude on the summit of Ochsenkopf. With the mountain bike you get up here well and if you like it more relaxed, the …read more

The small village of Tüchersfeld is dominated by an imposing rock castle. The rock formations towering up here are the remains of a reef that grew up in a tropical …read more

The Upper Püttlachtal is one of the most beautiful natural and traffic-free valleys in the entire Franconian Switzerland. At a length of almost ten kilometers, the valley is only accessible by hiking trails.

The splendor and knights' halls of the well-preserved Rabenstein Castle can be explored on a guided tour and also learn about the history of the masonry. After the castle tour …read more

The summit of the Haberstein is closed off with wooden fences as it is a nature reserve, but on the edge you have the opportunity to rest and a great view.

The "Pottensteiner Himmelsleiter"
The observation tower on the panorama path Burg Pottenstein - Elbersberg
Technical specifications:
Height: 37 m,
Levels: 150,
Height of the viewing platform: 25.50 m,
Steps: 150; …read more

The Felsensteig near Spiess and Betzenstein offers many rocky passages, short climbing routes and a beautiful hike through the beautiful nature of the Franconian Switzerland. The climb is an ideal compromise between climbing and hiking.

With its three main caves and the winding paths, the Sophienhöhle is one of the most beautiful and largest show caves in Germany. During a guided tour through the Sophienhöhle …read more

Impressive indoor cave, which is rare in Franconian Switzerland.

A lap around the Fichtelsee is always worth a few kilometers.
Then relax a little on the hotel terrace and the day is ok👍

The mill was built in 1580 by Lorenz von Guttenberg (Schlossherr Kühlenfels), but soon demolished by the inhabitants of Pottenstein as unwanted competition. It therefore always flared up a dispute …read more