Attractions around Forchheim

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.

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 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. 👌

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".

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

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

The highlight of the Streitburg is the well-preserved hole prison.
The views of Steitberg are also fantastic, a worthwhile excursion and hiking destination.

Just to enjoy, you shouldn't plan too many miles, with the many views and caves, time flies by.

Built by Balthasar Neumann, the predominantly white interior is splendidly furnished. In the votive chamber that can be visited, over 100 life-size wax figures are exhibited, which were donated as … read more

Own self-service milk dispenser, where you can buy raw milk (per liter 1€, glass bottles next to it also for 1€) and a machine for cheese. You can also buy … read more

Again and again these wonderful rock gates are impressive, this one impresses with its height.
The paths up are sporty.

beautiful old, well-preserved and renovated houses. During Advent, the Advent calendar with the shutters of the old town hall is displayed.

Short, but beautiful climb below the castle Gößweinstein. The path leads partly over wooden stairs and can therefore be handled well.

The boulders set up in long rows have long inspired the imagination of visitors to this mystical place in the middle of the forest. According to popular belief, this should … read more

Wonderfully set in shell limestone.
But unfortunately dry at the moment.
But it gushes around the spring.
Sufficient seating available.