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| Burgpreppach | ||
| federal state | Bavaria | |
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| Residents | 1.347 (2019) | |
| height | 290 m | |
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| Neighboring towns of Burgpreppach | ||
| Maroldsweisach | ||
| Hofheim |  | Pfarrweisach |
| Koenigsberg | Boars | |
Burgpreppach market is a community in Lower Franconia in the district Hatred Mountains. The community and its districts are idyllically located in a side valley of the Baunach and with just 38 km² there are two castles and a ruined castle on a former volcanic cone. In addition, countless cycling and hiking trails cross the community.
background
The Burgpreppach market was first mentioned in the 8th century as the property of Count of Henneberg. In 1548 the castle and the village came into the possession of the family Fuchs from Bimbach and Dornheim. The place was raised to market by the Würzburg bishop in 1699. The place fell to Bavaria in 1814 and in 1818, as part of the administrative reform, the present-day community was created.
The community is part of the Haßberge Nature Park, Member of the administrative association Hofheim in Lower Franconia and is divided into 16 districts:
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getting there
| Distances | |
| Coburg | 30 km |
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| Bamberg | 41 km |
| Wurzburg | 80 km |
| Nuremberg | 98 km |
| Erfurt | 152 km |
By plane
The next international airports are the Nuremberg Airport (approx. 100 km), the Erfurt-Weimar Airport (approx. 140 km) and the Frankfurt Airport (200 km).
In Haßfurt approx. 25 km away is the 1 Haßfurt-Schweinfurt airfield, Flugplatzstr. 20, 97437 Haßfurt, Germany. Tel.: 49 (0)9521 27306, Email: [email protected]. 
By train
- 2 Ebern train station, Häfnergasse, 96106 Ebern. The terminus Boars is about 16 km away, with regional connections (RB) to Bamberg and court.
- 3 Hassfurt train station, Bahnhofstrasse, 97437 Haßfurt.
The train station, about 20 km away, is on the railway line Wurzburg - Bamberg. From here you can get to the next two larger train stations, Bamberg and Würzburg, and their IC / ICE connections. In addition to the regional trains (RB), the regional express (RE) also stop in Haßfurt.
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By bus
Burgpreppach and its districts are served by local public transport VGN Transport association serving the greater Nuremberg area. Tickets can be purchased directly from the driver, online and via an app and are within the Line network in the district of Haßberge valid in almost all modes of transport. The Bayern ticket from German train is also accepted by the regional bus companies that serve the community. Please make sure that some bus connections are canceled during the school holidays.
In the street
- The highway
of Nuremberg to Suhl is approx. 37 km away, 
7 Coburg - The highway
of Bayreuth to Schweinfurt is approx. 25 km away, 12 Eltmann. - There are other ways to get there via the federal road
and federal highway 
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By bike and on foot
The community is crossed by several hiking and cycling trails. See also Biking and hiking trails in Burgpreppach.
mobility
Map of Burgpreppach
Burgpreppach and its districts are easy to explore on foot or by bike. However, a car is recommended to move between the many small towns. Between Burgpreppach and Ibind there is a walking and cycling path parallel to the country road.
The public transport can only be used to a very limited extent, as the VGN Verkehrsverbund Greater Nuremberg serves the community with just one bus line
Tourist Attractions
Castles and Palaces
Burgpreppach Castle
Bramberg ruin
Leuzendorf Castle
- 1 Burgpreppach Castle, Hauptstrasse 18 1/2, 97496 Burgpreppach. Tel.: 49 (0)9534 255, Fax: 49 (0)9534 212, Email: [email protected]. On the original moated castle, which was built around 1525, the three-winged palace complex was built between 1716 and 1730 in the center of today's village. This still serves as the headquarters of the old Franconian noble family Fuchs von Bimbach. The castle was built according to plans by Joseph Greissing (Court architect of the Prince-Bishop of Würzburg). The staircase was built in 1731 according to the plans of Balthasar Neumann designed. A special feature in the castle is the mummified hand, which probably served as a symbol of high jurisdiction.Open: Guided tours by appointment only.
- 2 Bramberg castle ruins, is about 2.5 km south of Hohnhausen. (Directions: approx. 2 km from Bramberg, an unpaved path turns west, follow this to the parking lot. The castle can be reached on foot from the car park in approx. 15 minutes through a beautiful mixed forest, past 2 disused quarries.). The castle ruins stand on an extinct volcanic cone, the Bramberg. The first written mention of a predecessor castle was in 1108, which was destroyed by imperial orders as early as 1168 due to alleged robber baronism. A new defense system was built from 1250 by the Würzburg prince-bishop. During the Peasant War in 1525 the Bramburg was damaged by the rebels and from 1560 it was left to decay. Behind the gate are the remains of the former farm buildings on the left, and the ruins of the main building on the right. The double ring ditches around the complex are partially preserved, which are probably from the previous castle from the 11th century. The ruins are mainly from the late Gothic period. The castle is part of the castle history educational trail.Open: always accessible.Price: free.
- The biotope lies in the forest on the way to the ruin Former basalt quarries on the Bramberg.
- 3 Leuzendorf Castle, Leuzendorf 31, 97496 Burgpreppach (OT Leuzendorf). The three-storey castle, built in the 16th century by Dietrich Karl Freiherr from Erthal, was changed in baroque style around 1750. The building used to be surrounded by a moat and the Erthal coat of arms can still be seen above the entrance portal. The current owners received the monument award for the extensive renovation.Open: The property is privately owned and can only be viewed from the outside.
Buildings
Residential house with ornamental framework
- Next to the castle is one of the oldest buildings 4 former castle mill (Hauptstrasse 19, Burgpreppach) built in 1633 (unfortunately in need of renovation).
- 5 Residential building (Schulgasse 38, Burgpreppach) with ornamental framework gable, built around 1700.
- Half-timbered house Jüngerhof (Ueschersdorf 18) built in 1837 by Christian Jünger, renovated and restored according to ecological guidelines, now houses the holiday farm Andi's mud hut
- 6 Former rectory and Capuchin hospital (Leuzendorf 27) built around 1730, hospitium was the name for free accommodation for a certain group of people in the Middle Ages.
Churches
Possibly Burgpreppach parish church
Parish Church of the Birth of Mary
St. Michael Leuzendorf
- 7 Evangelical Lutheran Parish Church, Bischwinder Weg 64 1/2, 97496 Burgpreppach. The choir and tower with onion dome is from 1585, the nave from 1734.
- 8 Catholic parish church of St. Konrad von Parzham, Fuchsgasse 74, 97496 Burgpreppach. Building in sandstone, romanised, by Eugen Altenhöfer 1934/35.
- 9 Simultaneous Church of St. Philip and Jacob, Birkach 21, 97496 Burgpreppach (OT Birkach). Originally an early Gothic church with a choir, hipped roof and ridge turret with a Welsch hood around 1300, in the 17th / 18th centuries. Century rebuilt.
- 10 Parish Church of the Birth of Mary, Gemeinfeld 64, 97496 Burgpreppach (OT common field). Catholic parish church built from 1736 to 1744 according to the architect's plans Balthasar Neumann. The basement tower of the hall church is from the 15th century. The church can be reached via a small bridge that spans a moat. On both sides of the bridge you can see the sandstone figures of St. Joseph (1759) and St. John of Nepomuk (1759).
- 11 Catholic Parish Church of St. Michael, Leuzendorf 37, 97496 Burgpreppach (OT Leuzendorf). Rococo church from 1732 with splendid interiors such as pulpit and altar from Johann Thomas Wagner. The wood-carved Erthal epitaphs were made by the Bamberg master carvers Bonaventura and Martin Mutschele. In front of the church are the two listed sandstone figures of St. John Nepomuk (around 1730) and St. Michael (around 1700).
- 12 Evangelical Lutheran Church, Ueschersdorf 1, 97496 Burgpreppach (OT Ueschersdorf). The church tower with pyramid roof was built in 1603, the neo-Romanesque nave is from 1866.
Jewish life
- 13 Jewish Cemetery (Eichelberg, on the slope southwest of the village). The cemetery was laid out in 1708 and has 397 tombstones. The oldest gravestones are from the years 1710 to 1714.
Museums
- 14 Nostalgia museum of the 50s, Schulgasse 53, 97496 Burgpreppach. Tel.: 49 (0)9536 272. Housed in the town hall, visiting the many rooms takes you on a journey through time to the 1950s. Complete home furnishings, utensils and ornaments, a corner shop from the post-war period and much more can be seen. The inventory also includes old clothes that are often borrowed for plays, parades or historical fashion shows.Open: Sun public holidays 1 p.m. - 5 p.m.
activities
Biking and hiking trails
- Friedrich Rückert hiking trail: The name-giving hiking trail (145 km) by the German poet, language scholar, translator and founder of German oriental studies Friedrich Rückert born in Schweinfurt (→ route).
- Official messenger route: Leads through Leuzendorf and Hohnhausen (→ route).
- Castle history trail in the Haßberge district: Leads through Leuzendorf. Suitable for hikers and cyclists (→ route).
- Cycle route: along Baunach and Weisach
- Hasenwanderweg (circular hiking trail to Hofheim i. Ufr.)
- Run away (Not to be confused with the Rennsteig in the Thuringian Forest): West of the OT Fitzendorf in the direction of Gossmannsdorf you reach the historic Rennweg after approx. 3 km. This runs for a total of 63 km from Hallstadt (near Bamberg) to Sulzfeld im Grabfeld and is suitable for both hikers and bike rides (→ route).
- Celtic adventure trail: Accessible as on the Rennweg above approx. 3 km west of the OT Fitzendorf in the direction of Gossmannsdorf. The 245 km long route runs along the western edge of the Haßberge Nature Park.
nature
Rippelmarken quarry Eichelberg
- That is in the forest south of OT Ibind 15 Green classrooms next to a pond with a jetty. For school classes or groups interested in nature, excursions through the forest are offered, certified forest educators give vivid material lessons for young and old.
- 16 Former Eichelberg sandstone quarry (Shortly before the Evang.-Luth. Church in Burgpreppach in Steinbruchstrasse. turn in and about 2 km up the slight incline of the Eichelberg). The disused quarry has beige-colored fine-grain sandstone from the Mesozoic era - the so-called. Burgpreppacher sandstone - which was installed on both the Hamburg City Hall and the Reichstag building in Berlin. Ripple marks and shells preserved as cavities can be recognized in the geotope. The quarry is quite remote and overgrown.
- 17 Former basalt quarries on the Bramberg, OT Hohnhausen (North and south of the Bramberg castle ruins.). The geotope is a former volcanic vent and part of the Heldburger gang. The resulting basalt columns are visible on the surface.
Regular events
- New Years Reception in Burgpreppach Castle (beginning of January)
- Pigeon and small animal market in Ibind (mid-January)
- Carnival parade in Burgpreppach (February / March)
- Heimatfest in Goßmannsdorf (beginning of August)
- Craft market in Leuzendorf (end of August)
- Parish fair in Leuzendorf (end of August)
- Franconian organ concerts (October)
- Parish fair in Burgpreppach (beginning of October)
- Castle Christmas in Burgpreppach (end of December)
For further dates see: Event calendar for the municipality of Burgpreppach
shop
- 1 Ladla, Wassergasse 91, 97496 Burgpreppach. Tel.: 49 (0)9534 1733820, Fax: 49 (0)9534 1733822, Email: [email protected].
Since 2017 there is a village shop with a small Coffee shop in the former inn "To the golden lion".Open: Mon Tue Wed Fri 6:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. and 2 p.m. - 6 p.m. Thu Sa: 30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
- 2 Butik Billa - Tailoring & beautiful things, Hauptstrasse 33, 97496 Burgpreppach. Tel.: 49 (0)9534 170143, Email: [email protected]. Small shop with tailoring, but also jewelry, handbags or decorative items are offered. In small Coffee shop Home-baked cakes and various types of coffee and tea are offered, and the terrace with a view of the castle is open when the weather is nice.Open: Mon studio day. Tue Thu 8:30 a.m. - 6 p.m. Wed Fri 8:30 a.m. - 2 p.m. Sat 10 a.m. - 1 p.m.
- 1 Franconian schnapps and liqueur specialties (Owner Rudolph Koch), Birkach 3, 97496 Burgpreppach (OT Birkach). Tel.: 49 (0)9534 706, Email: [email protected]. Noble spirits, fine brandies, fruity liqueurs made in-house, which can be tasted in the courtyard café. In addition, a farm is operated according to Demeter guidelines. The farm has a stand at the Bamberg and Coburg farmers' market.Open: Distillery Sat Sun. See website under Hofcafé.
- 3 Beverage store Müller, Main street 116, 97496 Burgpreppach. Tel.: 49 (0)9534 246.Beverage market with many Franconian beers and wines.Open: Mon - Fri 8:30 a.m. - 12 p.m. and 1 p.m. - 6 p.m. Sa 8:30 a.m. - 1 p.m.
- 4 Schäfers fresh milk, Dorfmühle, Ueschersdorf 26, 97496 Burgpreppach (OT Ueschersdorf). Tel.: 49 (0)9534 470, Email: [email protected].Fresh country milk directly on the farm from the milk machine.Open: Open all day.
kitchen
- 1 Burgpreppach tavern, Wassergasse 92, 97496 Burgpreppach. Tel.: 49 (0)9534 1734399, Email: [email protected].New guest house since November 2019 in the newly renovated "Fischerhaus".Open: Wed - Sat 5pm - 10pm (kitchen until 9pm). Sun holidays 11 a.m. - 10 p.m. (kitchen until 2 p.m. and 5 p.m. - 9 p.m.). On Sundays and public holidays, coffee and homemade cakes are offered between 2 p.m. and 5 p.m.
- 2 Green Valley Inn, Birkach 4, 97496 Burgpreppach (OT Birkach). Tel.: 49 (0)9534 289.Franconian cuisine: homemade snack. Coffee and cake as well as warm dishes. Opening times and food offers will be announced on Facebook.Open: Sun 10:30 a.m. - 9 p.m. Every 2nd Friday (odd week) 6pm - 10pm.
- 3 Franconian restaurant Faber-Rädlein, Ibind 6, 97496 Burgpreppach. Tel.: 49 (0)9534 200, Fax: 49 (0)9534 17176, Email: [email protected]. Traditional inn since 1894. In addition to typical Franconian cuisine and snacks, there are some events throughout the year, such as the "Ibinder pigeon and small animal market" (since 1935), kettle meat, Franconian tavern singing, church fair (in September), musicians' meeting and tavern cabaret in the Tunnlsaal .Open: The best way to find out about the somewhat complicated opening times is on the homepage.
nightlife
accommodation
Detailed view of Burgpreppach Castle
Andi's mud hut
- 1 Room in Burgpreppach Castle, Hauptstrasse 18 1/2, 97496 Burgpreppach. Tel.: 49 (0)9534 255, Fax: 49 (0)9534 212, Email: [email protected]. On the ground floor of the west wing there are 3 double rooms and a small maisonette room with its own entrance. One double room has its own bathroom, the other two double rooms share a bathroom that can be locked against each other.Feature: pension.Price: DR 38, - € per person / night. Maisonette room: € 25 per person / night.
- 2 House Vis-á-Vis, Leuzendorf 30, 97496 Burgpreppach (OT Leuzendorf). Tel.: 49 9534 170 172, Fax: 49 9534 170 0840, Email: [email protected]. Bed & Breakfast with living room (library, tiled stove) and TV / WLAN, as well as a breakfast room in the listed half-timbered house. There are 4 double rooms in the former farmhouse and a small two-storey apartment with a separate living room and small kitchen in the former stable. Breakfast only on request.Feature: pension.Price: from € 25 per person / night.
- 3 Alte Schmiede holiday farm (Owner: Alfred Köhler), Birkach 1, 97496 Burgpreppach (OT Birkach). Tel.: 49 (0)9534 1234, Fax: 49 (0)9534 922232, Email: [email protected]. There are 3 different holiday apartments (2 - 5 people) and one apartment (1 - 2 people) in the house. Outside there is a large playground with a giant trampoline and campfire area, a playground with soccer goals, a garden house with table football, free chess, a large terrace with a grill and table tennis in the covered courtyard.Open: Can be reached by phone between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m.Price: Apartment for 2 people: € 32 / night. Apartments for 2 people: € 38 to € 52 / night.
- 4 Holiday apartment on the horse farm (Margits Haflingerhof), Cutting mill 105, 97496 Burgpreppach. Mobile: 49 (0)160 95632164. Apartment with 2 bedrooms, living room, satellite TV and swedish stove. The kitchen is fully equipped including a dishwasher, microwave, stove and large refrigerator. Bathroom with toilet and walk-in shower and a separate toilet. Max. Occupancy: 6 people.Price: € 40 / day for up to 2 people. One-time cleaning fee: € 25.
- 5 Andi's mud hut (Andi May’s holiday farm), Ueschersdorf 18, 97 496 Burgpreppach (OT Ueschersdorf). Mobile: 49 (0)176-520 25 850, Email: [email protected]. The house, a listed renovated half-timbered house, has a total of 5 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, separate kitchen, rustic parlor, courtyard and campfire site. Space for groups of up to 12 people.Price: For 2 people 80, - € / day. For each additional person 10, - € / day. For bed linen, electricity, final cleaning € 70.
health
- 1 Burgpreppach pharmacy, Gemeinfelder Str. 121, 97496 Burgpreppach. Tel.: 49 (0)9534 92210. Open: Mon Tue Fri 9 a.m. - 12 p.m. and 2.30 p.m. - 6 p.m. Wed 9 a.m. - 12 p.m. Thu 2.30 p.m. - 6 p.m. Sat 9 a.m. - 11 a.m.
- Please refer: Doctors in Burgpreppach
Practical advice
- Bank with ATM: 5 VR-Bank branch Burgpreppach, Hauptstr. 54 1/2 97496 Burgpreppach
- 4 Taxi Irene Schweinfest, Schinderholz 12, 97496 Burgpreppach (OT Ibind). Tel.: (0)9534 173061.
- 5 Taxi company Andreas Müller, Hauptstrasse 105 1/6, 97496 Burgpreppach. Tel.: 49 (0)9534 249, Mobile: 49 (0)171 7705087, Fax: 49 (0)9534 286.
- 6 Just-Stop petrol station, Fitzendorfer Str. 18, 97496 Burgpreppach. Tel.: 49 (0)9534 921160, Email: [email protected]. Open: Mon - Fri 6 a.m. - 9 p.m. Sat Sun public holidays 7 a.m. - 9 p.m.
trips
- We recommend visiting (almost unknown) historical gems in the immediate vicinity, like Boars, Koenigsberg in Bavaria, Hofheim in Lower Franconia, Hassfurt or Zeil am Main.
- It also attracts three UNESCO World Heritage Sites:
literature
Web links
- https://www.burgpreppach.de/ - Official website of Burgpreppach
