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The cycle path between Hollfeld and Stechendorf is officially known as the Franconian Switzerland High Trail. The path follows the former railway line between Bayreuth and Hollfeld, which was closed in 1974. Thanks to the use of the old railway line, the route is largely flat and gently sloping. From Hollfeld, the path leads along the Wiesent Valley towards Stechendorf and on to Bayreuth. It is often also referred to as a leisure cycle path or a railway line path.

The Wiesent is the main river of Franconian Switzerland and is considered one of Bavaria's most idyllic rivers for hiking and paddling. It originates in Steinfeld (municipality of Stadelhofen) from a capped karst spring in the Franconian Jura. The river is approximately 78 kilometers long and flows into the Regnitz near Forchheim. Along its course, it passes through Hollfeld, Waischenfeld, Behringersmühle, Muggendorf, Streitberg, and Ebermannstadt, among other places. The Wiesent is a legendary salmonid river and is known worldwide among fly fishermen for its brown trout and grayling. Its high oxygen content and low temperatures make it ecologically valuable. It meanders in numerous loops through a romantic Jura valley, past striking rock formations.

The Bayreuth–Hollfeld railway line was a branch line. It branched off the Schnabelwaid–Bayreuth railway line at the Kreuzstein junction in Bayreuth and led to Hollfeld in northern Franconian Switzerland.

The former castle well dates back to around 1200. It was located in the Zwinger area of the outer bailey. It carried water until 1951, after which it dried up. It is 50 meters deep, 40 meters of which are carved into bare rock.

From 1891 to 1952, water was pumped into this well from the water house in the Kainachtal valley. Residents then collected the water in barrels.

The castle is located on a narrow dolomite cliff at an elevation of approximately 500 meters. It is open to visitors from April to October. Since 1745, the castle has been part of the Sanspareil Rock Garden, created by Wilhelmine of Brandenburg-Bayreuth.

Café Pflaum in Zochenreuth invites you to enjoy coffee and delicious cakes🫶

One of the most beautiful churches within a 100km radius.