The best MTB trails around Hollfeld

Krögelstein is more than a picturesque village nestled between Dolomite rocks: high above the Kaiserbach once stood the castle of the Lords of Krögelstein. Their history dates back to the Middle Ages. In 1523, the rock castle was destroyed by the Swabian League. The large watchtower is said to have been blown up with four tons of gunpowder. Today, remnants of walls above the rocky gorge are a reminder of the vanished castle. The houses of the village nestle directly against the striking Dolomite rocks: the "Alten Fritz", the Schwedenfelsen, and the Löwenfelsen.

The Kaiserbachtal is a beautiful, quiet section of the Franconian Switzerland. The Kaiserbach stream winds through the meadow landscape under the wooded slopes and striking dolomite rocks.

The water wheel is a small experience station by the idyllic stream, next to it stands a sky lounger. Just a few steps away, a memorial cross commemorates the deceased Marienweiher pilgrims. The pilgrimage tradition dates back a long way; the pilgrimage site Marienweiher is already documented in 1189. The Hollfeld foot pilgrimage has been documented in writing since 1827 and still leads today through the Kainachtal, Wonsees, and Kasendorf to Marienweiher.

The Kainachtal is a particularly beautiful and quiet natural area right on the outskirts of Hollfeld. The path leads from the old town down into the valley, where the landscape transforms into an idyllic stream and meadow landscape. The gentle splashing of the Kainach accompanies you on your way. The valley is particularly interesting for families, as the children's adventure trail with various stations for playing and discovering runs through here.

Anyone looking for the characteristic natural beauty and deep-rooted history of the Franconian Switzerland will find a particularly impressive ensemble at the foot of the Hirtenberg near Plankenfels. Here, on the picturesque upper reaches of the Wiesent, lies the historic Eichenmühle. The historically protected isolated farmstead looks back on a centuries-old tradition as a grist and saw mill and is now a significant regional monument under protection. The historic estate is now privately owned and the idyllic courtyard is closed to through traffic, but this does not detract from the experience: From the nearby river bridge, visitors are offered one of the most famous and beautiful postcard motifs of the Wiesent Valley. Directly behind the venerable mill buildings, the imposing Eichenmühler Wände rise steeply into the sky. This mighty rock face of light Franconian dolomite – a typical mass limestone from the Jurassic period – forms a rugged, majestic backdrop. In calm weather and clear sunshine, the historic half-timbering of the mill and the white rock formations are perfectly reflected on the mirror-smooth water surface of the Wiesent. For active holidaymakers and mountaineers, the striking geotop is primarily known as a challenging climbing area in the Franconian Jura. Divided into the two sectors "Linke Wand" and "Rechter Turm", the rock offers varied routes. The narrow approach branches off shortly before the Plankenfels town sign (coming from the direction of Nankendorf). However, as the foot of the wall is very narrow, steep, and covered with scree, the area directly below the rocks is not suitable for families with children. Hikers and leisure cyclists will get their money's worth on the comfortable, asphalted valley path, which bypasses the mill and guarantees the safest and most impressive view of this fascinating interplay of man and nature.

it is the gateway to Franconian Switzerland, a very beautiful quiet valley

The Fränkische Gebirgsweg is a certified long-distance hiking trail that leads for approximately 428 kilometers through the most striking low mountain ranges of Franconia. It connects the Frankenwald, the Fichtelgebirge, and the Fränkische Schweiz all the way to the Nürnberger Land.

The lovely Kaiserbachtal between Krögelstein and Zedersitz is a popular destination, especially in summer. At other times of the year, you should ensure that it has not rained for at least a week before crossing the valley, as the meadow paths can become very marshy. The starting point of the tour is Kainach. At the village fountain in Kainach, turn into the Kaiserbachtal on the diagonally opposite side (Fränkischer Gebirgsweg). Follow this beautiful valley with its rocks on the right and left until shortly before Krögelstein. The village of Krögelstein with its impressive rocks, such as the "Alten Fritz" and the "Etagenhöhle", is worth a detour.