Southern Franconian Switzerland - Südliche Fränkische Schweiz

The southern Franconian Switzerland can be found in the north on the border with the Forchheim district and on an imaginary line north of Pegnitz and Pottenstein from the northern Franconian Switzerland delimit. In the south it ends at the northern Nuremberg area, to the east on the Hersbrucker Alb.

The Walberla from the Rodenstein

places

Map of Southern Franconian Switzerland
  • 1 BetzensteinWebsite of this institutionBetzenstein in the encyclopedia WikipediaBetzenstein in the media directory Wikimedia CommonsBetzenstein (Q182131) in the Wikidata database - In a half-timbered house on the market square there is a 92 meter deep well
  • 2 ButtenheimWebsite of this institutionButtenheim in the encyclopedia WikipediaButtenheim in the media directory Wikimedia CommonsButtenheim (Q545388) in the Wikidata database - The birthplace of the jeans inventor Levi Strauss, the beer cellars on the outskirts are inviting
  • 3 EbermannstadtWebsite of this institutionEbermannstadt in the encyclopedia WikipediaEbermannstadt in the media directory Wikimedia CommonsEbermannstadt (Q504585) in the Wikidata database - the entrance to the Wiesent valley.
  • 4 EffeltrichWebsite of this institutionEffeltrich in the encyclopedia WikipediaEffeltrich in the media directory Wikimedia CommonsEffeltrich (Q503233) in the Wikidata database - a place with many apple trees and a dancing linden tree
  • 5 EgloffsteinWebsite of this institutionEgloffstein in the Wikipedia encyclopediaEgloffstein in the media directory Wikimedia CommonsEgloffstein (Q503026) in the Wikidata database - with its castle and the Hundshaupten wildlife park

  • Hiltpoltstein Castle

  • Illuminated Egloffstein Castle

  • 6 EggolsheimWebsite of this institutionEggolsheim in the encyclopedia WikipediaEggolsheim in the media directory Wikimedia CommonsEggolsheim (Q502812) in the Wikidata database - with the baroque palace Jägersburg
  • 7 ForchheimWebsite of this institutionForchheim in the encyclopedia WikipediaForchheim in the media directory Wikimedia CommonsForchheim (Q16116) in the Wikidata database - the old royal city.
  • 8 GraefenbergWebsite of this institutionGraefenberg in the encyclopedia WikipediaGraefenberg in the media directory Wikimedia CommonsGraefenberg (Q502597) in the Wikidata database - with the tower clock museum and the Fünf-Seidla-Steig
  • 9 GößweinsteinWebsite of this institutionGößweinstein in the encyclopedia WikipediaGößweinstein in the media directory Wikimedia CommonsGößweinstein (Q507319) in the Wikidata database - with pilgrimage basilica.
  • 10 HiltpoltsteinWebsite of this institutionHiltpoltstein in the encyclopedia WikipediaHiltpoltstein in the media directory Wikimedia CommonsHiltpoltstein (Q503055) in the Wikidata database - with castle and castle church
  • 11 KirchehrenbachWebsite of this institutionKirchehrenbach in the encyclopedia WikipediaKirchehrenbach in the media directory Wikimedia CommonsKirchehrenbach (Q502846) in the Wikidata database - at the foot of the Walberla
  • 12 People BachWebsite of this institutionMenschenbach in the encyclopedia WikipediaMenschenbach in the media directory Wikimedia CommonsMenschenbach (Q513556) in the Wikidata database - at the foot of the Walberla with 2 breweries
  • 13 MuggendorfMuggendorf in the encyclopedia WikipediaMuggendorf in the media directory Wikimedia CommonsMuggendorf (Q883533) in the Wikidata database - at the Wiesent.
  • 14 PegnitzWebsite of this institutionPegnitz in the encyclopedia WikipediaPegnitz in the media directory Wikimedia CommonsPegnitz (Q26461) in the Wikidata database - the eastern boundary of Franconian Switzerland.
  • 15 PinzbergWebsite of this institutionPinzberg in the encyclopedia WikipediaPinzberg in the media directory Wikimedia CommonsPinzberg (Q503085) in the Wikidata database - with its fortified church
  • 16 PlechWebsite of this institutionPlech in the Wikipedia encyclopediaPlech in the media directory Wikimedia CommonsPlech (Q373582) in the Wikidata database - with the German Camera Museum
  • 17 PottensteinWebsite of this institutionPottenstein in the encyclopedia WikipediaPottenstein in the media directory Wikimedia CommonsPottenstein (Q504762) in the Wikidata database - with Teufelshöhle, toboggan run and rock pool, one of the main tourist spots
  • 18 PretzfeldWebsite of this institutionPretzfeld in the encyclopedia WikipediaPretzfeld in the media directory Wikimedia CommonsPretzfeld (Q506444) in the Wikidata database - is known for fruit growing and distilleries
  • 19 StreitbergStreitberg in the encyclopedia WikipediaStreitberg in the media directory Wikimedia CommonsStreitberg (Q1676561) in the Wikidata database - with the bing cave.
  • 20 WeißenoheWebsite of this institutionWeißenohe in the encyclopedia WikipediaWeißenohe in the media directory Wikimedia CommonsWeißenohe (Q518154) in the Wikidata database - with the sinter terraces
  • 21 WiesenthauWebsite of this institutionWiesenthau in the encyclopedia WikipediaWiesenthau in the media directory Wikimedia CommonsWiesenthau (Q503074) in the Wikidata database - with the castle hotel at the foot of the Walberla

  • Sintered terraces of the Lillach

Other goals

Fine brandies, spirits and liqueurs are made from the fruits of the orchards
  • If Francs from Walberla speak, the Zeugenberg (Table Mountain) east of Forchheim, they mean the "Ehrenbürg", as the mountain is called by its real name. The honorary citizenship consists of the 532 m high Rodenstein and the 512 m high Walberla, which is crowned by a chapel built in the 17th century. The whole area is a nature reserve with warmth-loving deciduous forests, bushes, semi-arid and dry grassland and rock band societies.
  • The Devil's cave at Pottenstein begins with a huge rock grotto, one of the largest in Germany. Behind it begins the actual cave with stalactites. The large "Barbarossadom" with dimensions of 45 x 18 x 15 m is particularly impressive; a village church would have space in the giant hall. A visit is only possible as part of the 45-minute guided tour, the path leads over a total of 400 steps and standing is not possible in all sections of the path, cave temperature 9 ° C all year round. Tel. 49 (0) 9243 208, April 1st to November 4th daily 9.00-17.00, November 5th to Palm Saturday Tuesday, Saturday and Sunday from 10.00-15.00, adults and young people 3.80 euros, children (4-15 years ) 2.00 euros (as of 2010).
  • The Bing cave near Streitberg was discovered and developed by the Nuremberg toy manufacturer Ignaz Bing in 1905. It has a length of about 400 m and contains fantastic stalactite formations. The Bing cave is Germany's largest gallery stalactite cave. Tel. 49 (0) 9196 19433

background

Southern Franconian Switzerland is a fruit-growing region with a focus on sweet cherries. To roam through the valleys in spring when the cherry blossoms are in bloom is an experience in itself. The fruit, not only cherries, but also apples, plums and pears is used in a variety of ways, there are also a large number of small distilleries that produce fine brandies.

getting there

Hiltpoltstein

By plane

The closest international airport is the 30x-Airplane.png Nuremberg Airport (IATA: NUE) Nuremberg Airport in the Wikipedia encyclopediaNuremberg Airport in the media directory Wikimedia CommonsNuremberg Airport (Q265994) in the Wikidata database

In the street

The southern Franconian Switzerland is from the A 73 in the west, from the A 3 in the south and the A 9 limited to the east. It is crossed by federal roads 2 and 470.

By train

In the west over the railway line Forchheim – Ebermannstadt. To the east over the railway line from Nuremberg to Bayreuth.

mobility

The southern areas of Franconian Switzerland are part of the transport network for the greater Nuremberg area VGN.

Tourist Attractions

Neideck castle ruins above the Wiesent valley
  • Levi Strauss Museum, Marktstrasse 33, 96155 Buttenheim. Tel.: 49 (0)9545 442602. Open: Tuesday and Thursday from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m., Saturday, Sunday and public holidays from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., in winter only until 5 p.m., from 13.12-25.12. closed.Price: Adults 2.60 pupils, students, severely disabled 1.30.. State-of-the-art information about Levi, the person and Levi's.
  • The Imperial Palace from the 14th century in Forchheim
  • Franconian Switzerland Museum, Am Museum 5, 91278 Pottenstein, Tel. 49 (0) 9242-1640 in the Tüchersfeld district. Open April - November: Tue-Sun: 10 am-5pm, December - March: Sun: 1.30pm-5pm. Adults: 2.30 euros, children: 1.50 euros
  • Felsburg Tüchersfeld. An imposing rock castle dominates the village of Tüchersfeld. The towering rocks are the remains of a reef that grew in a tropical sea during the Jurassic period.
  • wildlife Park Dog heads, Zaunsbacher Straße 62, 91349 Egloffstein, Tel. 49 (0) 9197-241. Various tours lead past the enclosures through the area. It shows domestic animals, pigs, chickens, goats, cattle and wild animals such as deer, raccoons, eagle owls, bison and elk. Open daily from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., adults € 4.00, children € 2.00.

activities

hike

  • The Eibgrat is a 1.5 km long rock ridge with small climbing areas northeast of Spies. It is also suitable for sure-footed hikers.

Climb

  • Red rock, 35 routes from V - IX, 30-40 m
  • Hartensteiner Wand, 35 routes from IV - VIII, 20 m
  • Kleine Wacht, 34 routes from II - VII, 18 m
  • Hohe Reute, 35 routes of III -VII-, 18 m
  • Weißenstein, 43 routes from III - IX, 15 m
  • Maximilianswand Krotenseer Tower, 73 routes from III - XI-, 15 m
  • White wall, 39 routes from II - VII, 15 m

Regular events

  • Around Easter (April 4, 2021) the decorated Easter fountain to be admired
  • Depending on the weather, the is in April Cherry blossom

kitchen

Fine brandies, spirits and liqueurs made from the fruits of the orchards are typical of the region. There are a variety of small ones Distilleries. Every fruit brandy that is bought or drunk is a small contribution to the preservation of the orchards. One should be careful when trying and buying, there are many unusual brandies. Examples are: single-variety brandies made from only one cherry or apple variety; Fires with the exact location where the fruit grew, right up to the field number; from unusual berries and fruits from elderberry to bird cherries to Zibarten, a wild plum. More information on this on the page Distilleries in Franconia

  • Copper pot still

  • A large selection of fruit brandies

  • There are a variety of apple varieties

For lovers of liqueurs, we recommend a visit to the old Kurhaus distillery Hans Hertlein, Hans-Hertlein-Str. 6, 91346 Wiesenttal /Streitberg, Tel. 49 (0) 9196/777, opening times: Monday-Thursday 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m., Friday 8:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m., Saturday 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. at a Streitberger bitter To taste.

accommodation

Accommodation options can be found on the pages of the individual villages. A tourist association was founded in 2015 for the villages of Gräfenberg, Hiltpoltstein and Weißenohe. On the homepage of the Tourism Association of Southern Franconian Switzerland e.V. are the Accommodations of the three localities combined.

security

In the event of a cave accident, the rescue coordination center Bamberg Tel. 49 951 19222 or Forchheim Tel. 49 9191 19222 should be notified.

literature

Hiking maps:

  • Appelt maps: Inner Franconian Switzerland 1: 35,000, Hersbruck Switzerland 1: 35,000
  • Fritsch hiking maps 1: 50,000, No. 53 - Franconian Switzerland Nature Park, South Sheet, No. 128 - South-Eastern Franconian Switzerland; No. 125 - Trubachtal, No. 128 - Southeast Franconian Switzerland

Web links

The three localities Weißenohe, Graefenberg and Hiltpoltstein have the tourism association Southern Franconian Switzerland founded.

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