The best traffic-free bike rides around Wolfsegg

The "house without a roof", as it is officially called, is a cave dwelling that is still in use in the Upper Palatinate town of Kallmünz. The cave dwelling is located north of the Vils at the southern end of the Schlossberg, on which the Kallmünz castle ruins stand. The entrance is set back from Vilsgasse at the foot of a 20-meter-high limestone wall of the Schlossberg, and access leads between the listed residential buildings at Vilsgasse 26 and Vilsgasse 28. The house consists of a natural cave in the dolomite rock, the opening of which is closed off by a plastered wall with a door and windows. Inside there is a hallway, a living room, two storage rooms fitted into rock niches and a historic smokehouse. The oldest known mention of the cave dwelling can be found in a document kept in the land registry archive in Amberg with the year 1707. In the 19th century it was also known as the "house under the rock". In 1908 it was sold to the owner of the blacksmith's shop across the street, and it remains in his family's possession. The last permanent resident left the house in 1937 because he had developed rheumatism due to the damp cave air.

Picturesquely situated small artists' town on the Naab, the smallest cave dwelling in the rock can be seen directly above the main street. Stop at the outer market in the tiny restaurant "Zum Bürstenmacher" - main course "Bauchstecherla" (Schupfnudeln with various ingredients as desired), local beer daily from 11 a.m. to 8:30 p.m.

Tell the white woman "No, Ulrich, you can't ask that of me!" shouted Klara. But Ulrich was adamant: "You do what I tell you, woman!" "So be it," replied his depressed wife. In the 15th century, women didn't have much say. Ulrich von Laaber, lord of the beautiful Wolfsegg Castle, was married to Klara von Helfenstein. He got into a fight with the hammer lord from nearby Heitzenhofen, whose hammer mill he wanted to own himself. He incited his wife Klara to seduce the hammer lord. She was supposed to make eyes at him and persuade him to sell. But everything turned out differently. Klara fell in love with the young Wittelsbach from Heitzenhofen and cheated on her husband. Ulrich was mad with jealousy and hired two farm boys to kill his wife in the castle.

Anyone looking for ghosts will not be disappointed by this Gothic castle. The White Lady is said to haunt Wolfsegg Castle and has appeared to many a mystic. There is even a spookily beautiful stalactite cave beneath the castle, which was used as a refrigerator and water cistern in the Middle Ages. However, due to its nature, the cave is not open to the public. In the cave museum, visitors are given a small insight into the depths of the cave and its previous use. The old walls can be explored on your own and are an experience for young and old.

Partly newly asphalted, here you can just glide along.

The cycle path here is undamaged and you can make good progress on it. Nice alternative to the somewhat busier road

Kallmünz is nestled in the confluence between the Vils and Naab rivers. The Stone Bridge over the Naab is a particularly beautiful spot to enjoy a magnificent view of the river. Colorful houses with terraces and steps are beautifully reflected in the river. This town is a truly memorable experience. It's worth visiting as a destination for a tour or as a short detour from the main route.

The "House Without a Roof," as it is officially known, is a still-used cave dwelling in the Upper Palatinate market town of Kallmünz. The cave is located north of the Vils River at the southern end of the Schlossberg (Castle Hill), upon which the Kallmünz Castle ruins stand. The entrance is set back from Vilsgasse (Vils Lane) at the foot of an approximately 20-meter-high limestone cliff of the Schlossberg, and access is via a passage between the listed residential buildings at Vilsgasse 26 and Vilsgasse 28. The house consists of a natural cave in the dolomite rock, the opening of which is closed off by a plastered wall with a door and windows. Inside, there is a hallway, a living room, two storage rooms fitted into rock niches, and a historic smokehouse. The oldest known mention of the cave dwelling is found in a document dated 1707, preserved in the land registry archive in Amberg. In the 19th century, it was also referred to as the "House Under the Rock." In 1908, it was sold to the owner of the blacksmith's shop located across the road, and it remains in his family's possession. The last permanent resident left the house in 1937 because he developed rheumatism due to the damp cave air.