4 "Taster days"
in the resort of Goessweinstein
in the heart
ofFranconian Switzerland
Price per person for double room: € 200.00
(€ 50.00 supplement for single occupancy)
- 4 nights double room per person with shower and WC
- double room with balcony additional €15,00
- including buffet breakfast and visitors´ tax,
- a hiking map
- a glass of Franconian wine upon arrival
- crispy "Schäuferla" (pork shoulder) at the "Krone" Restaurant
1st day
Walk around the village of Goessweinstein on the Balthasar-Neumann circuit (3 km), enjoying marvellous views over the romantic castle and the sumtuous Pilgrim basilika.
2nd day
Walk through the idyllic "Wiesenttal" valley to the village of Streitberg (8 km), where you can visit the "Schütz" und "Hertlein" distillerie. We recommend a visit to the "Neideck" or "Streitburg" fortress ruin or a guided walk through the Binghöhle dripstone cave.
3rd day
Hike to the resort of Pottenstein (8 km), with its homonymo castle, via the village of Tüchersfeld which nestles below an impressive rocktower. Here you can visit the Fränkische-Schweiz-Museum. Continuing the walk to the Teufelshöhle dripstone cave (3 km), pass the famous "Felsenbad" with its natural swimming pool and the summer-toboggan run. During the hike you can stop for a boat trip or to feed the fish at the trout farm or eat a smoked trout.
4th day
Walk to the village of Oberailsfeld (8 km) in the beautiful "Aillsbachtal valley, where you can rest at the "Brauereigaststätte Heldbräu" Inn. During the hike you can take a little detour along the footpath to the Rabenstein castle, to visit the falconry with some 80 birds of prey and owls. Below there are the Sophienhöhle and Ludwigshöhle caves on either side of the creek. Schweigelberg" Inn.
5th day
You will again enjoy our delightful breakfast buffet and the splendid view over the castle and the basilica.
And if you grow fond of the resort of Gößweinstein with its particular atmosphere ...
... and the charming scenery in the nature reserve, we will be happy to see you again.