Attractions around Burgthann

The Schwarzach Gorge, also known as Schwarzachschlucht or Schwarzachdurchbruch, is one of Bavaria's most beautiful geotopes and is designated as a nature reserve.

The Karlshöhle is one of the two large cave-like washouts that were formed due to the erosive action of the Schwarzach. It is one of the highlights on the way … read more

It is not for nothing that the Schwarzach Gorge has been awarded the "Bavaria's most beautiful geotopes" seal of approval. Through the gorge, where the small river forces its way … read more

The Gustav Adolf Cave is located below the Gsteinacher Felsenstraße directly on the Schwarzach. This wonderful place in the Schwarzach Gorge (Schwarzachklamm) was already visited by the Swedish King Gustav … read more

The sandstone gorge is worth a visit at any time of the year. In summer it is covered with lush greenery, in winter it presents impressive icicles. Whether warm or … read more

The landscape is absolutely beautiful and even in sunny weather it does not get too hot because there are many shady sections.
Not overcrowded even on Pentecost Sunday.

The Teufelskirche is a gorge in the Rhät Sandstone and an adventure playground in a mystical world. The path through the gorge leads in some places over wooden bridges or … read more

The Löwengrube near Altdorf used to serve as a quarry, its sandstones were used to build the city wall and later the university building. Then the quarry was forgotten. It … read more

The passage to the Karlshöhle is a very popular photo opportunity.

Here the canal bridges the Schwarzachklamm. A very impressive building. If you have time, you should take a short hike in the gorge. Children in particular have a lot of fun here in the caves.

The most beautiful trail I know! But also a highlight on foot.

Tip: Continue to follow the "Franconian Dune Trail" marking and drive off completely in stages (circular route in … read more

Here you can settle down and relax after the hike.

The Waldschänke Brückkanal is idyllically located, directly at the old canal bridge that leads the historic Ludwig-Donau-Main Canal with a huge arch construction over the Schwarzach. The ideal meeting point … read more

From the easy to cycle bike path you have a magnificent view of the old Ludwig-Danube-Main Canal.

The construction of the Sophienquelle near Grünsberg was commissioned in 1720 by the Nuremberg patrician Johann Paul Paumgartner for his wife Sophie. It consists of a generously designed spring enclosure … read more

To the right and left of the canal there is a long and level path with many old locks and lock keepers' houses. Information boards can be found again and … read more

As Timber has already written, these are the remains of a former granite grinding shop and a later excursion restaurant. My family ran it in the 1990s. The openings / … read more

The Röthenbach is a 21 km long river in the district of Nürnberger Land, which flows from the left and south in Röthenbach an der Pegnitz into the Pegnitz, which … read more

The Ludwig-Danube-Main Canal is a relic from the time of industrialization. Thanks to him you could go by boat from the North Sea to the Black Sea. At some point … read more

Tasty Landwehr beer is served with the Franconian specialties and in summer a shady beer garden invites you to linger.