The best road cycling routes around Forchheim

Since 2022, their own beer under the name Entla's Bräu has been brewed directly in the mountain at the Entlas Keller in Erlangen. Although the historic cellar vault was already carved into the rock in 1686 by Heinrich Windisch as the first rock cellar of the Burgberg, the underground labyrinth served exclusively for the maturation and cool storage of beer for centuries. The cellar landlord Vincenz Schiller's own microbrewery, installed deep in the mountain, was a long-cherished project that was completed in the winter of 2021 after construction delays and has been supplying the taproom with its own beer since the 2022 season.

In the heart of Waischenfeld, a stone's throw from the historic Wiesent bridge, at Marktplatz 3 you'll find a true monument of Franconian milling history: the Wehrl city mill. The impressive structure captivates visitors primarily with its technical masterpiece – the mill houses one of the largest undershot water wheels in the entire Franconian Switzerland, which turns tirelessly and loudly in the waters of the Wiesent. The history of the house is inextricably linked to the Wehrl family, in whose proud possession the estate has been since 1698. Even a fire disaster in 1948, which destroyed the building down to its foundations, could not break the tradition: already the following year, the mill was rebuilt in its current, stately form. After grain from the surrounding area was diligently milled here until 2007, the historic water power today serves clean electricity generation for the region. An absolutely photogenic stop on any city tour, perfectly combining history and modernity.

In autumn, watch out for leaves/branches

Beautiful area for hiking and walking

The marketplace of Waischenfeld, officially named Bischof-Nausea-Platz today, forms the historical and social heart of the state-recognized climatic health resort in the Wiesenttal valley. Characterized by well-preserved Franconian half-timbered houses, the area reflects over 700 years of town history. The square extends across the valley floor directly below the striking Jura cliffs and the medieval Waischenfeld Castle with its famous round tower, the "Steinerner Beutel". As a central hub, it houses important municipal facilities such as the town hall and the tourist information office in the historic Baderhaus, and also serves as a backdrop for traditional markets and town festivals. Furthermore, the square functions as an ideal starting point for the historical city tour and the short panorama trail.

The Lila Brücke in Forchheim, often called "Lila Steg", is a cable-stayed bridge built in 2002 for pedestrians and cyclists, connecting the district of Burk with the grammar schools and the sports island across the Main-Donau Canal. Crosses the Main-Donau Canal between Burk and the school center. Structure: 117 meter long cable-stayed construction

Super well-developed cycle path - great to ride

Super well-developed cycle path. I think it's great