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Emtmannsberg

Welcome to Emtmannsberg, a charming destination in the district of Bayreuth. Situated at the foot of the Fichtelgebirge mountains, this idyllic little town offers a variety of activities and attractions to suit all tastes.

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Attractions in Emtmannsberg


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Long Distance Hiking · Frankenwald
Franconian Mountain Route
Premium content Difficulty moderate
Distance 424.5 km
Duration 120:00 h
Ascent 7,350 m
Descent 7,433 m

Over almost 500 km, we hike on the Franconian Mountain Route through the Franconian Forest Nature Park, the Fichtel Mountains, Franconian ...

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from Maresi Kachler,   Outdooractive Premium
Hiking Trail · Thuringian Forest
The Franconian Mountain Trail
Premium content Difficulty moderate
Distance 421.9 km
Duration 6:30 h
Ascent 6,942 m
Descent 7,014 m

Those hiking on the Franconian Mountain Trail will be captivated by the romance of Franconian landscapes, which Eichendorff already dedicated one ...

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Wandermagazin
recommended route Difficulty moderate
Distance 183.6 km
Duration 82:03 h
Ascent 2,111 m
Descent 2,286 m

The Upper Franconian Way of St. James from Hof to Nuremberg follows the historic Via Imperii from the Baltic Sea to the Adriatic. It connects the ...

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from Michael Thein,   Community
recommended route Difficulty T1 moderate
Distance 12.1 km
Duration 3:10 h
Ascent 233 m
Descent 233 m

From Emtmannsberg to the viewpoint Drei Tannen. Descend on the Jakobsweg Fichtelgebirge to Unterölschnitz and through the Laimbach Valley.

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Mountain Bike · Fichtelgebirge
R-route around Bayreuth
recommended route Difficulty moderate
Distance 45.8 km
Duration 3:00 h
Ascent 672 m
Descent 670 m

 This circular hiking route is marked with orange dots, some of which contain a black R.  Can be completed with a mountain bike in about 3 hours.

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from Harald Hertrich,   Community
recommended route Difficulty T1 moderate
Distance 8.5 km
Duration 2:10 h
Ascent 162 m
Descent 163 m

Scenic circular route from Emtmannsberg via the Drei Tannen viewpoint. Descend along the Jakobsweg Fichtelgebirge to Oberölschnitz and return to ...

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from Michael Thein,   Community
recommended route Difficulty T1 moderate
Distance 9.4 km
Duration 2:30 h
Ascent 209 m
Descent 209 m

"Hill and Valley": From Emtmannsberg down into the Rotmain Valley. In the Rotmain Valley to the Schlehenmühle. Up to Schlehenberg and back to ...

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from Michael Thein,   Community
Bicycle Rides · Bayreuth
Jean Paul Circuit via Rollwenzelei
recommended route Difficulty moderate
Distance 17.4 km
Duration 1:25 h
Ascent 152 m
Descent 152 m

A moderately difficult bike route that passes all the southeastern sights of Bayreuth.

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from Bayreuth Marketing & Tourismus GmbH,   Saechsisch-Bayerisches Staedtenetz
Hiking Trail · Fichtelgebirge
Bayreuth circular hiking route
recommended route Difficulty
Distance 49.5 km
Duration 13:21 h
Ascent 702 m
Descent 702 m

The Bayreuth circular hiking route, a project of the Naturfreunde Bayreuth, covers about 50 km around the city limits of Bayreuth. Public transport ...

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from Michael Thein,   Community
Hiking Trail · Bayreuth
Rock path around the Schlehenberg
recommended route Difficulty moderate
Distance 9 km
Duration 2:30 h
Ascent 152 m
Descent 152 m

To explore the surroundings of Bayreuth, this challenging route is just the right thing. Passing rock formations, the path leads through an ...

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from Bayreuth Marketing & Tourismus GmbH,   Saechsisch-Bayerisches Staedtenetz
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Geographically, Emtmannsberg is located about 20 kilometres south of Bayreuth and is surrounded by picturesque meadows and forests. The area is known for its numerous hiking and cycling trails, as well as opportunities for fishing or canoeing on the nearby river Pegnitz.

One of the main attractions in Emtmannsberg is Thurnau Castle, a magnificent 18th-century Baroque palace with an impressive collection of historical works of art. The church of St. Georg is also worth a visit - it dates back to the late Middle Ages and houses some remarkable frescoes.

For cultural highlights, there are regular concerts in the local culture hall as well as various theatre performances in the summer theatre at Thurnau Castle Park.

Culinary Emtmannsberg also has a lot to offer: Be sure to try the regional specialities such as Franconian Sauerbraten or the delicious beer goulash.

Outdoor fans will get their money's worth here: whether hiking through the picturesque landscape of the Fichtelgebirge or cycling along the romantic river Pegnitz - there are many ways to enjoy nature. It is especially beautiful here in spring and summer, when the meadows are in full bloom.

And what to do in bad weather? No problem: the nearby city of Bayreuth offers a variety of museums and cultural institutions such as the Richard Wagner Museum or the Margravial Opera House - a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

All in all, Emtmannsberg is definitely worth a trip for anyone looking for a quiet retreat surrounded by picturesque nature and with plenty of opportunities for leisure activities. This travel guide will give you an overview of everything you need to know to make your stay in this charming little town unforgettable!

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  • March 04, 2026
    Thorsten Tratzmüller
    September 27, 2025
    Mit einer der schönsten Rundwanderwege ! Auch ohne Navi ! Meine klare Empfehlung für Wander-Fans
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    Solitude Variety of paths Challenging
    Written March 04, 2026
  • October 05, 2025
    Jürgen Fischer
    Eine außergewöhnlich schöne Runde durch das Tal des Roten Mains und über verschwiegene Waldwege. Eine klare Empfehlung. Ich würde für Start- und Endpunkt den Parkplatz an der Schlehenmühle wählen.
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    Written October 05, 2025
  • October 03, 2021
    Valentin Schwarz
    Der R Weg ist ein schöner Wanderweg, den man auch als Mountainbiker nutzen kann. Bitte verwendet diese gpx Daten mit Vorsicht, da das die alte Wegführung ist. Ansonsten steht ihr irgendwann bei einem Mann mit scharfem Hund auf dem Hof (bei Eimersmühle) oder fahrt durch Privatgelände (bei Cottenbach).
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    Written October 03, 2021
    Mountain Bike
    R-route around Bayreuth
  • May 27, 2018
    Udo Fischer 
    Netter Rundweg um Bayreuth- empfehlensfert!
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    Written May 27, 2018
    Mountain Bike
    R-route around Bayreuth
  • August 23, 2017
    Manuel Herath
    Fantastisch!
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    Mittwoch, 23. August 2017, 14:56 Uhr
    Photo: Manuel Herath, Community
    Written August 23, 2017
    Long Distance Hiking
    Franconian Mountain Route
  • July 04, 2017
    Fred Fox
    July 04, 2017
    Der Rundwanderweg ist eine schöne Tour, insbesondere wenn man schon länger in Bayreuth unterwegs ist und die verschiedenen Wälder und Trails in dieser Fahrt elegant verknüpft werden. Es geht praktisch nur hoch oder runter, und so kommen beträchtliche Höhenmeter zusammen! Die Beschilderung ist derzeit nicht voll verlässlich – für eine reibungslose Fahrt sollte also mit GPS navigiert werden.
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    Written July 04, 2017
    Mountain Bike
    R-route around Bayreuth
  • January 27, 2014
    Outdooractive Redaktion
    January 27, 2014
    Hallo Michael, Deine Bilder und Deine Beschreibung haben mir so gut gefallen, dass ich Deine Tour zur Top-Tour gemacht habe. Weiter so! Jörn aus der outdooractive.com-Redaktion
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    Written January 27, 2014

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