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On the bank on the opposite side, there is a resting bench from which you have a direct view of the confluence of Mistelbach and Red Main.

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Wooden bridge over the Mistelbach BT

The Rote Main is the longer of the two headwaters of the Main river and significantly shapes the cityscape of Bayreuth. The river owes its name to the clay-rich soils of its catchment area. Especially after rainfall, reddish clay particles are washed into the water, giving it a characteristic reddish-brown color. It originates in the Lindenhardter Forst in the Franconian Switzerland, about 10 kilometers south of Bayreuth. At around 72 to 73 kilometers, it is significantly longer than the Weiße Main. Near Kulmbach (Schloss Steinenhausen), it merges with the Weiße Main to form the actual Main.

The Main floodplains between Bayreuther Nordring and Heinersreuth form a valuable recreational area, characterized by a wide, idyllic river landscape and the thematic Rot-Main-Auen-Weg. In this area, the Roter Main makes "beautiful swings" (meanders) through the floodplain. The landscape consists of species-rich meadows, tall herb communities, and remnants of floodplain forests. Part of the path is designed as an educational trail, where you pass wooden animal figures such as a beaver and an owl. The floodplains are a habitat for rare animal species such as the kingfisher or the stork. From Nordring, the path leads through open countryside for about 3.5 kilometers directly to Heinersreuth. The route is flat and often runs on paved or asphalted cycle paths, making it ideal for family outings. On the way to Heinersreuth and further to Unterkonnersreuth, you pass striking buildings such as the Masel-Mühle and the Wiesenmühle. The area is part of the Unteres Rotmaintal protected area, which prevents development and ensures the preservation of the floodplain.

The confluence of the Mistelbach (also simply called Mistel) and the Rote Main is an important water management and geographical point in Bayreuth. The Mistelbach flows into the Rote Main in the western part of Bayreuth, near the Volksfestplatz and the Rotmain-Center, as its left tributary. While the watercourse is mostly called "Mistel" in the surrounding area, the designation "Mistelbach" is common within the city limits. For a long time, the Mistelbach was confined to an artificial concrete bed. In recent years, however, parts of the stream have been renatured to allow fish to ascend via ramp structures and to improve the ecological condition. The area around the confluence is central to the city's flood protection. The Rote Main has been partially channelized in the urban area to prevent floods (like the severe flood of 1995).

The confluence of the Mistelbach (also simply called Mistel) and the Roter Main is an important water management and geographical point in Bayreuth. The Mistelbach flows into the Roter Main as a left tributary in the western part of Bayreuth, near the Volksfestplatz and the Rotmain-Center. While the watercourse is mostly called "Mistel" in the surrounding area, the designation "Mistelbach" is common within the city limits. For a long time, the Mistelbach was trapped in an artificial concrete bed. In recent years, however, parts of the stream have been renatured to allow fish to ascend via ramps and to improve the ecological condition. The area around the confluence is central to the city's flood protection. The Roter Main has been partially channelized in the urban area to prevent floods (like the severe flood of 1995).