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 path now leads to the Karlshöhle. Through a low passage you reach a wooden staircase into the half-cave

You have to look at it with your own eyes. Images do not reflect it.
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The two largest surf caves in the Schwarzachklamm are the Karlshöhe and the Gustav-Adolf-Höhle. Due to the erosion power of the Schwarzach, the less hard rock layers such as clay …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

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 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 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 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 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

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 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

Live 1 km from the canal, 5 km from the "Elfriede", the route shown is miten the most beautiful, but also the connection routes are worth driving: direction Nuremberg on …read more

Unique history of the old canal, built 1836 to 1846. Almost completely preserved, but no longer navigable.

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

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

There were plans to use this area as a building area and so you can see various "rock houses", presumably experimental facilities. Fortunately, the building permit has expired and there are plans to renature the area.