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| Nordhalben | ||
| federal state | Bavaria | |
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| Residents | 1.650 (2019) | |
| height | 586 m | |
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The market place Nordhalben with approx. 1,700 inhabitants is located in Franconian Forest, right on the border with Thuringia. The lace making is of particular tourist importance.
getting there
In the street
There are no federal highways over Nordhalben. The driver is driving from the direction of Bamberg on the federal road 
via Kronach to Remitzhof and there to the left; from the direction of Saxony via the 
until departure North courtyard, then on the via Naila to Straßdorf and there turn right via Geroldsgrün; from the direction of Nuremberg via the 
until departure Naila / Selbitz and then via the last-mentioned roads (B 173); from the direction of Berlin via the until departure Bad Lobenstein, then on the 
to Bad Lobenstein and straight ahead there.
By train
There are bus connections from the train stations in Kronach and Hof. Until 1976, Nordhalben also had a railway connection to Kronach. A remnant piece is still operated as a museum railway today.
mobility
Map of Nordhalben
Between stone meadows and Nordhalben runs regularly between May and October Rodachtalbahn with the club's own historic rail bus.
Tourist Attractions
Catholic Church of St. Bartolomew
- International lace collection Nordhalben, Nordhalben lace school, lace school 4. Tel.: 49 (0)9267 375, Fax: 49 (0)9267 375, Email: [email protected]. Top collection with 400 exhibits on 120 m².Open: Tue-Fri 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. and 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. Sat, Sun and public holidays 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. November, December, January, February closed on Saturday, Sunday and public holidays.
- Historical local museum in Nordhalben, Nordhalben lace school, lace school 4. Tel.: 49 (0)9267 375, Fax: 49(0) 9267 375. Exhibition on living and working conditions in the early 20th century and on the former German-German border that ran near Nordhalben.Open: Tue-Fri 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. and 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. Sat, Sun and public holidays 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. November, December, January, February closed on Saturday, Sunday and public holidays.
- Catholic Church St. Bartolomew
- Protestant Jubilate Church
- 1 Ködeltalsperre.
Also called the Mauthaus drinking water reservoir. It was planned and built for the purpose of supplying drinking water. The solar-powered control boat should be of interest to technology fans. The Ködeltalsperre is a worthwhile destination due to its scenic location. The 12.5 km long paved and almost flat circular path is suitable for inline skaters, cyclists and hikers, a network of hiking trails and a nature trail are connected. However, water sports are prohibited. Information board with emergency telephone; Mobile sanitary facilities are located on the main dam, right next to the bike rental station.
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activities
- Cycle and skater bus from Kronach to Bad Steben via Steinwiesen and Mauthaus; (May to October, information: OVF Tel. 49 (0) 9561/76009)
- The Ködeltalsperre is a drinking water reservoir, see above. The continuously tarred, approximately 11 km long circular route is ideal for cyclists and skaters.
- Bait lift for winter sports activities.
- Courses in the Nordhalben lace school, Opening times identical to those of the two museums.
- House of the guest, Kronacher Str. 4. Tel.: 49 (0)9267 914040, Fax: 49 (0)9267 914049, Email: [email protected]. Rooms for events.
- Nordic walkingIn the "Upper Rodachtal" there has been a nordic active walking center since 2006. A total of 35 km of signposted routes are available. Three routes start in Steinwiesen, one route in Wallenfels and one route in northern Halben above the Mauthaus reservoir. Route map as PDF (1.36 MB)
- 1 Nordhalben natural adventure pool, Titschendorfer Str. 40, 96365 Nordhalben. Tel.: 49 (0)9267 4339898.
Foil-lined and gravel, natural swimming pond, 25m lanes, diving pool, wet and dry play area with paddling pool, stream, pirate ship for climbing, 27-meter slide and a beach volleyball field. Restaurant with beer garden.Open: daily 12:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. when the weather is nice.Price: adults € 3.50, young people, children over 6 years € 2.50.
kitchen
- 1 Gasthaus Wagner, Lobensteiner Str. 15, 96365 Nordhalben. Tel.: 49 (0)9267 914759. Franconian cuisine.Open: Wed - Mon 11 a.m. - 12 a.m., Tuesdays are closed.
accommodation
- 1 Hotel to the post office, Lobensteiner Straße 1, 96365 Nordhalben. Tel.: 49 (0)9267 236, Fax: 49 (0)9267 1768, Email: [email protected]. The associated restaurant offers mainly regional cuisine.Price: single room from 40 €, double room from 60 €; HB 15 € person / day, FB 25 € person / day.
- 2 White lamb, Lobensteiner Str. 10, 96365 Nordhalben. Tel.: 49 (0)9267 9149244, Email: [email protected]. The inn offers Franconian regional cuisine.Open: Restaurant: Thu - Tue from 10 a.m., Wed is day off.Price: Room from € 20 including breakfast.
health
- 1 Reservoir pharmacy, Lobensteiner Straße 3, 96365 Nordhalben. Tel.: 49 (0)9267 318. Open: Mon Tue 8:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. 2:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m., Wed 8:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m., Thu Fri 8:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. 2:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m., Sat 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
trips
- Wurzbach (13 km north) - Thuringian town and holiday resort on the northern edge of the Franconian Forest.
- Bad Steben (14 km east, via Geroldsgrün) - State bath with radium-containing springs mentioned as early as 1444.
- Teuschnitz (14 km to the west, via Tschirn) - small town in the western Franconian Forest; north of the mountain ridge and the Rennsteig.
- Bad Lobenstein (15 km northeast) - spa town in Thuringia; New castle with a collection on Russian regional and coin history.
- Lehesten (16 km north) - small town in neighboring Thuringia; Slate quarries.
- Schwarzenbach am Wald (16 km southeast, via Geroldsgrün) - located at the foot of the Döbraberges, the highest mountain in the Franconian Forest at 794 m.
- Wallenfels (17 km south) - located in the valley of the Wild Rodach; Schlossberg chapel.
literature
Web links
http://www.nordhalben.de - Official website of Nordhalben
