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| Handthal | ||
| federal state | Bavaria | |
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| Residents | 125 () | |
| height | 312 m | |
| Tourist info | (0)9382 31380 www.oberschwarzach.de | |
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The village of Handthal belongs to the market town Oberschwarzach and lies on the western edge of the Steigerwalds in Lower Franconia.
background
Handthal is known for its vineyards Handthaler Stollberg (Summit: 442.9 m), the highest wine-growing region in Germany.
The Magdalenenkirche
getting there
There is only one road from the west of Oberschwarzach into the valley.
Of Ebrach A beautiful hiking trail leads out to Handthal.
mobility
Everything in the valley can be reached on foot.
Tourist Attractions
.JPG/180px-Stollburg_(1).JPG) Stollburg castle ruins | .JPG/180px-Stollburg_(2).JPG) Stollburg castle ruins |
- 1 Stollburg castle ruins on the Stollberg, Germany's highest vineyard in the Handthal district. The castle is said to be the birthplace of the minstrel Walther von der Vogelweide.
- 2 Steigerwald Center, Handthal 56. E-mail: [email protected].
facebook url used - 3 Steigerwald treetop path, Radstein 2, 96157 Ebrach, Germany. E-mail: [email protected].
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- The Magdalenenkirche in the center of Handthal
- The Handthal ground station shows the structure of the ground in the Handthal
- The 4 Stone cross northeast of Handthal
- The Magdalenenkeuz east of Handthal, with a good view
activities
- Hike on one of the many hiking trails
- Cycling and mountain biking
- Taste wine
shop
- 1 The Brunnenhof, Handthal 6, Oberschwarzach-Handthal. Tel.: 49 (0)9382 99828. Homemade spreads, honey, pesti, sauces and syrups.Open: Daily from 11 a.m. Closed on Mondays and Tuesdays.
Wineries
Winzermännle winery
- 1 Baumann winery, Handthal 30, 97516 Oberschwarzach. Tel.: 49 (0)9382 1341. There are red and white wines, sparkling wines, sparkling wines, liqueurs and brandies. Guided tours are offered all year round, dates by arrangement.
- 2 Winzermännle winery, Handthal 51, 97516 Oberschwarzach. Tel.: 49 (0)9382 1600. Ten types of wine, from Black Riesling to Pinot Gris.Open: Sat and Sun and on public holidays.
kitchen
Stollburg.Restaurant.Weinstube.Café
- 1 Stollburg Restaurant Weinstube Café, Handthal 50, 97516 Oberschwarzach-Handthal. Tel.: 49(0)9382 9930895. All year round, daily 10.30 a.m. to 9 p.m., closed on Wednesdays. The inn is located in the middle of the vineyards on the highest Franconian vineyard at 440 meters above sea level, with a fantastic view over the country.
The Brunnenhof
Grape vines of the Müller-Thurgau variety
- 2 The Brunnenhof, Handthal 6, 97516 Oberschwarzach-Handthal. Tel.: 49 (0)9382 99828. Inn with Franconian cuisine.Open: Daily from 11.00 a.m. with hot meals throughout. Closed on Mondays and Tuesdays.
- 3 Trout farm, Handthal 28, 97516 Oberschwarzach-Handthal. Tel.: 49 (0)9382 5467. Game dishes, fresh trout from the in-house pool, Schäufele from the wood-burning oven.Open: From Friday to Wednesday from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m., warm meals throughout, closed on Thursdays.
- 4 Schoppenstübla, Handthal 7, 97516 Oberschwarzach-Handthal. Tel.: 49 (0)9382 8976. Fallow deer from their own enclosure.Open: All year round from Tuesday to Thursday from 12 p.m. and Saturday, Sunday and public holidays from 11 a.m., closed on Mondays and Fridays.
accommodation
- 1 Pension Margarete, Handthal 26, 97516 Oberschwarzach-Handthal. Tel.: 49 (0)9382 315466. With 8 double rooms with shower and toilet.Price: Per person with breakfast from 19 euros.
There are also a few holiday apartments.
Practical advice
trips
- To the nearby Ebrach you can run or ride a bike
- To Volkach to the Main shipping
