Discover Waldershof

An observation platform with information about the Kösseinaue, a castle dating from around 1100 and a family playground with a large play ship showcase different sides of Waldershof. Nature, local history and leisure activities offer various starting points for a stay. When looking for a place to stay in Waldershof, you can first consider which of these themes you want to shape your visit.

Nature, chapels and circular hiking trail

Information boards at the “Schau in´d Au” observation platform provide information about the region’s flora and fauna and explain why the Kösseinaue is worthy of protection. Two lime trees at the Antonius Chapel in Hohenhard have been protected as natural monuments since 1959. Nature-related points of interest can therefore be found at several named locations: at the observation platform, with its information about the floodplain, and among the trees near the chapel.

The “Durchs ländliche Idyll” circular hiking trail also leads to cultural landmarks. Its sights include the Johannes Chapel, the crucifixion group on Kalvarienberg and the rural Baroque St. Josef Chapel in Wolfersreuth. If you are interested in chapels and religious memorial sites, the trail offers a specific starting point. Check trail conditions before setting out.

Waldershof Castle and its history

Waldershof Castle was built around 1100 and was the starting point for the settlement of Waldershof. The former moated castle stands on a basalt vent on the edge of town, right next to the town hall. The castle is privately owned and can only be viewed from the outside; check access arrangements before your visit. Its history and limited viewing options can help you decide whether to include historical sites in your plans.

Play and rentals at Kösseinebad

Kösseinebad in Waldershof has a family playground with a large play ship. Canoes and boats can also be rented there, and a bocce court with equipment rental adds to the facilities. The play area and rental options offer a range of activities. If you plan to rent equipment, confirm its current availability in advance.

In the wider destination of Tirschenreuth

In the wider destination of Tirschenreuth, the MuseumsQuartier in Tirschenreuth offers a distinctive cultural experience. It brings together the Upper Palatinate Fisheries Museum and six other specialized exhibitions in a former monastery. Visitors can explore almost 1,000 years of fishing and fish farming history and see native fish in four large aquariums. The MuseumsQuartier regularly hosts special exhibitions, talks, readings and concerts. If you are interested in a particular event, check the schedule before making plans.

At the center of Fischhofpark in Tirschenreuth are the historic Fischhof Bridge and the Fischhof, which houses the district court. The district of Tirschenreuth also has its own culinary profile: it is best known for Zoigl, the traditional beer of the Upper Palatinate Forest, and for carp from the pond landscapes of the “Land of 1,000 Ponds.”

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