 | ||
| Park stone | ||
| federal state | Bavaria | |
|---|---|---|
| Residents | 2.301 (2019) | |
| height | 547 m | |
no tourist info on Wikidata:  | ||
| location | ||
| ||
Park stone (Upper Palatinate: Bakery) is a market in the Upper Palatinate district Neustadt an der Waldnaab and lies in Upper Palatinate hill country. The place is known for its widely visible basalt cone.
background
Parkstein has the following districts:
|
|
getting there
Map of Parkstein
By plane
The closest airport is the international one Nuremberg Airport.
By train
The next train station is in Willows in the Upper Palatinate, then continue with the bus.
In the street
The highway 
, 
21aNeustadt an der Waldnaab is not far away, then further on country roads. The federal road 22 leads north, the federal road 470 south past Parkstein. Both connect the highways in the east and 
in the West.
mobility
Tourist Attractions
- The 1 Park stone
is a 595 m high basalt cone that towers over the city. At the top there is a church and the remains of the former castle, which fell into disrepair since 1756. In good weather you have a wide view over the surrounding area to the Fichtel Mountains, Stone forest and Upper Palatinate Forest. The mountain was included in the list of the 100 most beautiful geotopes in Bavaria. The basalt cone is the extraction slot of a former volcano that was exposed by weathering.- The 38 m high steep wall with basalt columns is worth seeing
- 2 Parkstein volcano experience, Schloßgasse 5, 92711 Parkstein. Tel.: 49 9602 6163910. The museum shows the formation of the volcano and life at the foot of the basalt cone.Open: April to October Tue to Sun 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., November to March Thu to Sun 1 p.m. to 5 p.m.Price: Adults € 4.50, reduced € 3.50, children under 6 years are free.
- The rock cellars in Kapuzinergasse are open all year round daily from 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m., admission is free.
- The Catholic parish church of St. Pankratius from 1638/1789
- The Catholic mountain church of St. Maria to the 14 helpers in need from 1852
- The judge's palace was built in 1762
activities
- hike around Parkstein, on the municipality's website there are PDF descriptions of circular hiking trails with lengths between 3.5 km and 9 km.
- Parkstein is on the long-distance hiking trails Main-Danube-way and Goldsteig - access path no.2
- Also To go biking offers itself, the landscape is slightly hilly, without major gradients. Parkstein is also in the district's cycle path network Neustadt an der Waldnaab involved.
- Battery charging stations for e-bikes are available free of charge at the Vulkanerlebnis Museum, from May to October from Tuesday to Sunday 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
- There is one in the Schwand district, 3 km from Parkstein Forest bathing pond next to the campsite (see below). The next indoor swimming pool is the thermal world in Weiden,
- fishing is possible at the Rögerweiher in the district of Oed. A day pass for the fishing club can be purchased for € 10 at the Burgschänke inn, Tel. 09602 - 618744.
- Amateur theater has been regularly from the Parkstein Basalt Theater listed.
Regular events
shop
- 1 Wittmann farmer's butcher's shop, Neustädter Str. 1, 92711 Parkstein. Tel.: 49 9602 4223. Sausage in a glass and canned sausage for at home. Animals from the area, no flavor enhancers or genetically modified substances. The farm shop sells meat, sausage, cheese, fruit and vegetables, baked goods and cakes, as well as everyday items.Open: Mon - Thu 6:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m., Fri 6:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m., Sat 6:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
- 2 Adam's butcher shop, Marktplatz 21, 92711 Parkstein. Tel.: 49 9602 4634, Email: [email protected]. Open: Mon, Wed 6:30 am - 1:00 pm, Tues, Thurs, Fri 6:30 am - 1:00 pm and 2:30 pm - 6:00 pm, Sat 6:30 am - 12:00 pm.
kitchen
- 1 Zoiglwirtschaft "Zum Vinzenz", Dorfhammerles 21, 92711 Parkstein. Tel.: 49 9602 616716. Rustic inn that serves its home-brewed beer, the Zoigl, for one weekend a month. The dates can be found on the homepage. There are small warm dishes and snacks. On Thursday from 7 p.m. there is a musicians' meeting.Open: It is open about once a month for a long weekend, Thu, Fri, Sat, Mon from 5:00 p.m., Sun from 1:00 p.m.Price: Snack from € 3.50, Zoigl 0.5 l € 1.90.
- 2 Parkstein Market & Cafe, Marktplatz 20, 92711 Parkstein. Tel.: 49 9602 9299977.
Café with terrace in the inner courtyard, market for daily needs with regional products.Open: Wed, Thu, Fri, Sun 9:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m., Sat 1:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m., closed Mon, Tue.facebook url used - 3 To the Burgschänke, Alexander - von - Humboldt - Str. 6, 92711 Parkstein. Tel.: 49 9602 618744. Regional cuisine, open on the terrace in summer.Open: daily 10 a.m. - midnight, closed Tuesdays from 5 p.m., closed on Mondays.
nightlife
Night life is more likely to be found in the neighboring town 10 km away Willows in the Upper Palatinate.
accommodation
- 1 Hotel Parksteiner Hof, Basaltstrasse 10, 92711 Parkstein. Tel.: 49 9602 4396. 27 rooms with 52 beds and shower / toilet, some with TV and balcony. Restaurant with beer garden.Price: Single from 36 €, double from 49 €, 3B 63 €, breakfast 5 €.
- 2 Bergstüberl, Basaltstrasse 16, 92711 Parkstein. Tel.: 49 9602 4637. 2 single and 5 double rooms with shower / toilet, satellite TV, some with balcony. 5 apartments in the guest house. Restaurant with beer garden right next to the basalt wall.Open: Restaurant Mon to Thu from 5:00 p.m., Fri Sat 9:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. and from 5:00 p.m., Sundays and public holidays 9:00 a.m. - 8:30 p.m.
There are also some holiday apartments.
- 3 Schwand campsite, Schwand 6, 92711 Parkstein. Tel.: 49 9602 6929. The campsite at the Waldbadeweiher with bathing facilities, children's playground, kiosk and sanitary building. Connection with the riding stables "Green Valley Ranch".
health
- 1 Market pharmacy (Marktplatz 18, 92711 Parkstein). Tel.: 49 9602 6175515. Open: Mon to Fri 8:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m., Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri 2:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.
There are two doctors and a dentist in Parkstein. The next hospital is in Weiden in the Upper Palatinate.
Practical advice
- 2 Public toilet, at the parking lot by the basalt wall, Neuweg. barrier-free toilet.Open: daily 7:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m.
trips
- The neighboring city Willows in the Upper Palatinate is only 10 km away
- The Naabtal and the Upper Palatinate Forest are close
- The hiking area Stone forest is about 30 km away, ins Fichtel Mountains it's only 40 km
- To the deepest borehole in Germany Windischeschenbach it is 15 km
literature
Web links
http://www.parkstein.de - Parkstein's official website
