Hirschbach (Upper Palatinate) - Hirschbach (Oberpfalz)

Hirschbach is a community in Upper Palatinate district Amberg-Sulzbach and part of the administrative community Koenigstein. The community lies on the border to Middle Franconia.

background

The community consists of the districts Achtel, Buchhof, Eggenberg, Eschenfelden, Jägersruh, Munich, Oberklausen, Obermühle, Pruppach, Ratzenhof, Riglashof, Stoffelmühle, Unterklausen, Ziegelhütte bei Achtel, Ziegelhütte bei Hirschbach and the main town Hirschbach

getting there

By plane

About the international 49.49861111111111.078055555556Nuremberg Airport(IATA: NUE).

By train

The next train station is in Hersbruck the train station on the right of the Pegnitz and then continue by bus.

By bus

The next Bayern-Express stop is Neudorf bei Pegnitz

In the street

From the south highway Munich-Berlin, exit Lauf Nord on federal road 14 in the direction of Hersbruck. Drive around Hersbruck and after about 6 km take the Hohenstadt / Neuhaus exit. In Hohenstadt right towards Neuhaus, after 2 km right again into Hirschbachtal.

From the north highway Munich-Berlin, exit Pegnitz / Grafenwöhr, on Bundestraße 85 towards On the mountain, at Edelsfeld turn right into the Hirschbachtal.

mobility

Hirschbach belongs to the transport association for the greater Nuremberg area VGN

Tourist Attractions

• The church was consecrated to Saint Wolfgang in 1460. Today it is used by the Protestant and Catholic parishes.

• The Corpus Christi Church in Eschenfelden was consecrated in the 14th century, later demolished and rebuilt in its current form in 1863, with the three altars, a pulpit and the baptismal font from the 15th to 19th centuries. Century.

• Near the village of Achtel has been located for about 70 million years Cyprian stone weighing more than 100 tons.

activities

• The Terrace outdoor pool elastoform at the Hasenleite in Hirschbach Tel. 49 (0) 9152/8008 is open daily from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. from May to September, there is a swimming and non - swimmer pool, a kiosk and sunbathing lawns with trees. Day ticket adults € 3.50, children € 1.50.

Climb

There are a variety of limestone and dolomite rocks known for experienced and less experienced climbers are the climbing massifs Mittelbergwand, Devil's Rift Massif, the Hirschbacher and the Rabensteiner Wall.

There are two via ferratas nearby, den Norissteig and the more demanding Höhenglücksteig in the Hirschbachtal.

hike

• The Hiking trail no.1 has a length of about 10 km and leads with slight inclines to Reichental, to the Schlangenfichte to the Windloch, refreshment stops are possible at the Gasthof "Zur Schmiede" in Großmeinfeld and back over the hole and the tower to Hirschbach.

• The Trail No. 2 has a length of about 11 km and leads through the rocky area Black Brand with steep inclines to natural rocks, Noristörle and two viewpoints. The restaurant is the place to stop for refreshments To the Res'n in Neutras.

• The Hirschbacher cave trail Marking no. 3 passes 30 caves for 20 km, from Hirschbach to Prellstein, Hauseck, Neutras, Hegendorf, Noristörle and back.

• The Nature guide Daniela Reisch from Hirschbach led half-day and full-day hikes, nature tours, wild herb walks, etc., more information on yours Homepage

shop

• Bakery branch Grünthaler, Alte Dorfstrasse 22, 92275 Hirschbach. Tel.: 49 (0)9152 8511. last change: not specified
• Forellenhof Kohler Vogel, slaughtered trout and, if desired, smoked trout, Am Adlersberg 1, 92275 Hirschbach 09152/8592

kitchen

• 49.55582411.5361551  Goldener Hirsch inn, Hirschbacher Dorfplatz 1, 92275 Hirschbach. Tel.: 49(0)9152 986300. The historic inn with its beautiful half-timbered houses was built in 1630.Open: closed Monday and Tuesday.last change: May 2018

• 49.57973411.616832  Inn Pillhofer, Dorfplatz 3, Eschenfelden, 92275 Hirschbach. Tel.: 49(0)9665 319. Sausage sales and snacks.Open: Thu-Sat.last change: May 2018

• 49.59039711.6238483  Gasthaus Zum Elsabauern, Pruppach 3, 92275 Hirschbach, Germany. Tel.: 49(0)9665 91450, Fax: 49 9665 914525..Inn with guest rooms and an apartment. Archery course and riding stables.last change: May 2018

nightlife

There is no real night life in the country. For night owls this is nearby Nuremberg suitable.

accommodation

• Goldener Hirsch inn, Hirschbacher Dorfplatz 1, 92275 Hirschbach. Tel.: 49(0)9152 986300. Non-smoking rooms with shower / toilet, color TV, telephone and breakfast buffet. House guests are picked up from the Hersbruck train station on the right-hand side of the Pegnitz.Price: Prices per person and day with breakfast from € 24.00.last change: not specified

There is also a large number of holiday homes, information on this is available on the municipality's website.

Practical advice

Don't forget your flashlight on cave tours and never crawl into a cave alone! When hiking or climbing tours you cannot assume that you have a radio network and therefore cell phone reception everywhere.

There is hardly any cell phone reception.

trips

• To Supply in Middle Franconia it is less than 4 km on foot over the mountain
• Swimming and sauna in the Frankenalbtherme in Hersbruck, only 12 km away
• In the big cityNuremberg with its sights and possibilities
• To On the mountain with its historic city center
• In the nearby Franconian Switzerland with breweries, rocks and castles.

literature

Web links

http://www.gemeinde-hirschbach.de - Official website of Hirschbach