Attractions around Bundorfer Forst

On the ridge line of Haßberge and thus also on the Rennweg near Eichelsdorf is the Schwedenschanze. A ring wall, about 500 meters above sea level. NN, around 500 BC …read more

The tower is not an eye-catcher, but the view is captivating.
So that the view is undisturbed, the windows can be opened on the platform.
The tower costs 1 euro entry.

On the mountain slope opposite the Bettenburg, separated by the road, Christian Truchseß had a landscape park built with monuments of the romanticism of knights, which has recently been restored …read more

The Wethtor (also called chapel gate) has been around since 1714. Today (and since 1999) it houses the Red Cross Museum. The coat of arms of Prince-Bishop Philipp von Greifenclau …read more

As many as 434 border towers stood at the German-German border. One of them very close to this memorial. He was on the western side and served to get an …read more

At this point stands the old castle ruin, which is located in the Bettenburg landscape park. From 1790 the then owner of Bettenburg Castle Christian Dietrich Truchseß von Wetzhausen (1755-1826) …read more

Be sure to walk up, because that's the only place in the area where you do not see this ugly thing.

In the 13./14. Century served the castle in Eichelsdorf as a knight seat of the men Greusing, Schott and Münster. After it was destroyed in 1525 in the Peasants' War, …read more

The natural monument "Dicke Eiche" is about 450 years old and stands on the road from Eichelsdorf to Rottenstein. Despite considerable signs of aging, the tree with its expansive and mossy branches provides an impressive sight.

A fantastic lake that guarantees you a welcome cool down on hot days - and not just after completing the historic race track. You can also stop here! 😉

According to a legend, the Scheffer family from Großeibstadt built this shrine. When the Swedes in Merkershausen and Großeibstadt burned and murdered, the inhabitants fled to the Hassberge. Where the …read more

Super beautiful lake, a wonderful place to relax

It is definitely worth taking a little more time to explore.

On a majestic hill with a wonderful view of the surrounding Grabfeld landscape stands the St. Ursula chapel. It is believed that in the past there was a chapel, possibly …read more

The castle Brennhausen is not accessible to the public.

In this water playground there is really everything that small hearts desire. Even on the nature trail leading there, the youngsters learn interesting facts about the flora and fauna at …read more

Back in Rieth, coming from Zimmerau, you reach the fortified church of All Saints Rieth from 1682 at the entrance to the village. From there you have a wonderful view …read more

The castle Birkenfeld was built from 1738 to 1748 on the foundations of a former moated castle and is still today in the possession of the Counts of Ortenburg. After …read more

Go to the bath because it cools.

Remains of the city fortifications can still be admired today in the Poststraße, in the Upper and Lower Sennigstraße, in the Philosophenweg and the Ringstraße. The wall is made of …read more