Leisure and excursion tips for the Franconian Forest
Leisure and activities
Experience nature and explore the Franconian Forest
The Franconian Forest is characterized by its unusually rapid alternation of plateaus, densely forested ridges and meadow valleys for German low mountain ranges. More than half of its area of over 100,000 hectares is forested. Numerous rivers and streams run through the area and were once transportation routes for the timber industry. The climate is harsh and distinctive in places and offers sufficient snow for winter sports.
Outdoor or indoor tennis court
Tennis is very popular with our guests. As our guest, you have the opportunity to use the nearby tennis court. We would be happy to arrange a match for you.
Hiking trails on the Rennsteig
With its 170 km, the Rennsteig is the oldest continuous high-altitude hiking trail in the Thuringian Forest. Relax in the idyllic Thuringian Forest and discover many interesting hiking trails.
Golf course with practice area
Golfing in the idyllic Franconian Forest means relaxing in a natural hilly landscape typical of Upper Franconia. We will be happy to organize an exciting game on the fairway for you.
Gliding over the Franconian Forest
Would you like to take a seat in a glider? Then we offer you the opportunity to do so. At the airfield in Kronach, you can glide over the Franconian Forest in a glider.
Lauenstein Castle & Confectionery
On the top of a hill near Lauenstein, around 15 km north of Stockheim, rises the magnificent medieval castle complex. Discover the castle museum with armor and weapons from the Middle Ages.
Skiing, snowboarding and tobogganing
Two T-bar lifts, floodlights, a restaurant at the valley station and variable terrain that is ideal for beginners and experts await you around 15 km away.
Kur & Tourismus Service Bad Staffelstein
The Staffelberg
The Staffelberg greets visitors from afar with its striking rocky peak. For hikers and nature lovers, the “Mountain of Franconia” is the biggest attraction in Bad Staffelsteiner Land. It exerts a special, almost mystical fascination. The mountain owes its special character to its high plateau.
- Magnificent view
- Extensive hiking trails
- Rustic refreshment stop
- Visit to the Adelgundis Chapel
- Celtic settlements
Achim Bühler
The Lucas-Cranach town of Kronach with Rosenberg Fortress
Rosenberg Fortress is a hilltop castle surrounded by a baroque fortress above the Upper Franconian town of Kronach. It is one of the best-preserved fortresses in Bavaria and has never been taken by force in its long history, which dates back to the 13th century.
Coburg Marketing
Residential town of Coburg with Veste
The Veste Coburg, a medieval castle complex that has been converted into a fortress, towers over the town of Coburg in the Upper Franconian border region with Thuringia. It measures around 135 by 260 meters and is very well preserved. The Veste lies around 160 meters above the town center.
Tourism & Event Service of the City of Kulmbach
Margrave town of Kulmbach and Plassenburg Castle
The Plassenburg is a hilltop castle surrounded by Renaissance fortifications overlooking the Upper Franconian town of Kulmbach. As one of the most imposing and largest Renaissance buildings in Germany, it was long regarded as a model for fortress construction and is now the town’s landmark.
Time for activity
Sporty through the Franconian Forest
Sporting activities
Selected activity offers in the region
Mountain Biking
The Franconian Forest is a paradise for mountain bikers and cyclists, especially known to insiders.
Nordic Walking
Hardly any other sport combines fitness and health better than Nordic walking.
Running
Running is one of the most popular leisure sports in Germany. The Franconian Forest offers ideal conditions – start right on the doorstep.
Ski and snowboard
In the winter season, the Franconian Forest offers numerous winter sports opportunities for beginners and experienced skiers.
High ropes course
The high ropes course at Initiativpark Steinach is one of the largest and most beautiful facilities in Germany.
Golfing
Play golf in a natural hilly landscape typical of Upper Franconia.
Tennis
Tennis is very popular with our guests. Take the opportunity to visit the nearby tennis court.
Summer toboggan run
Fun, sport and relaxation are a top priority all year round in the idyllic village of Ernstthal.
Gliding
Would you like to take a seat in a glider? Then we offer you the opportunity to do so.
The Arnica Academy
Lectures, seminars and workshops
In Teuschnitz, people have known about the use of herbs for centuries – be it in the field of natural medicine, beauty or culinary delights. We see ourselves as guardians and custodians and would like to pass on this valuable knowledge to people who feel connected to nature and its treasures. Old knowledge and the latest scientific findings are brought into meaningful harmony.
Imparting knowledge, skills and abilities, creating jobs, offering ideas for start-ups, raising awareness of sustainable consumption, providing inspiration for the kitchen at home, helping people to feel better – these are the aims of the first Arnika Academy in the Franconian Forest.
Surrounded by lush greenery, the academy is located on a modern campus with a cafeteria, school kitchen, indoor swimming pool and a 3,000 square meter herb garden. Take advantage of our wide range of offers and opportunities!
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Rosenberg Festival
The Rosenberg Festival offers top-class open-air theater in June and July. And all this high above the rooftops of the half-timbered town of Kronach on the mighty and beautiful Rosenberg Fortress, one of the most important fortifications in Germany.
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Fairy Grottoes Saalfeld
The main tourist attraction is the “Saalfeld Fairy Caves”, the most colorful show caves in the world with around 200,000 visitors a year. The “most colorful show caves in the world” have made the “town of fairy caves” famous far beyond the borders of Germany.
© Kur & Tourismus Service Bad Staffelstein
Banz Abbey and Vierzehnheiligen
Banz Monastery towers over the Upper Main Valley. It was planned and built by Leonhard and Johann Dientzenhofer. Vierzehnheiligen is located on the opposite side of the Main Valley. The basilica is one of the most important places of pilgrimage in Germany.
Time for nature
On the road in the Franconian Forest
Rebhan’s Business and Wellness Hotel
We look forward to your visit
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All tips and recommendations
You will find all the tips, recommendations and suggestions in our information brochure