The best MTB trails around Thurnau

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

The most beautiful views of Kulmbach and the Plassenburg can be enjoyed from the hill of the old cemetery.

The white tower belongs to the old town tour and is part of the older city fortifications. It was a debtors' prison until the 19th century.

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 Masel-Mühle (also known as Mühle Heinersreuth) is a historical landmark right in the core of Heinersreuth. The name comes from the Maisel family (formerly often spelled "Masel"), who owned the mill for over 300 years, from 1709 to 2011. The mill was first documented in 1398 in the Landbuch A, making it one of the oldest sites in the municipality. The current main building is a stately, two-story sandstone block with a hipped roof. The facade is marked with the year 1846, although the core of the building is significantly older. Originally, it was operated as a classic grain mill with water wheels. In the 20th century, the technology was modernized and converted to turbine drive. Active milling for flour ceased in the second half of the 20th century. Like many mills on the Roten Main, the Masel-Mühle is now used for regenerative electricity generation using hydropower.

Currently the view is good. It has probably been cleared.

A mill "at the stone house" was first mentioned in 1316. This is the first documented mention of the place. The mill, of which only a few walls remain today, was twice destroyed by major fires. In September 1923, a fire broke out on the top floor of the then state-of-the-art mill. The local fire brigades tried to request a motorized pump from Kulmbach – unfortunately, their calls went unanswered, and the delay led to the complete destruction of the mill's equipment. After the major fire, the mill was modernized again by the owners in 1958. Then, in July 1962, another major fire broke out. When the fire brigades arrived, several parts of the mill were already engulfed in flames. Despite the valiant efforts of the firefighters and the use of a new turntable ladder, the mill burned to the ground.

Great beer garden and event pub at the brewery