Solla: Hiking Trails, Panoramic Views and the Scharten Chapel

Meadows and forest trails, a viewpoint with far-reaching views and the medieval Scharten Chapel give Solla several distinctive features. Hiking trail No. 70 follows meadow paths and quiet forest trails around Solla to the Windhoch viewpoint; it reaches its destination after about 1.5 hours. From there, the view extends across Solla and the Bavarian Forest mountains as far as the Danube valley. In good visibility, the Alpine chain can also be seen. The panoramic hike thus combines a route through meadows and forest with a clear destination and a panorama whose range depends on visibility.

Trails Between Viewpoints, a Swimming Lake and the Forest

Hiking trail No. 71 leads to the Ebenreuth Reservoir swimming lake, offering a different focus from the hike to Windhoch. Swimming conditions may vary by season. Solla is also home to a mushroom nature trail that follows existing forest paths. This gives you several different options to plan around: a hike with a viewpoint, a trail to the swimming lake and a nature trail in the forest. You can choose your focus depending on whether you would rather include a viewpoint, the lake or the nature trail in your trip.

The Scharten Chapel and Its History

The Scharten Chapel stands about 750 metres southwest of Solla on a hill at an elevation of 693 m. The medieval church is associated with the former fortified complex of the Edlen von Scharten and is said to have been their castle chapel. For the former municipality of Solla, the chapel was the most historically significant building. Inside, a wall painting depicts Saint Michael fighting the dragon. The ensemble also includes a small forest cemetery. Its elevation, medieval history and painting make a visit a distinctive cultural addition to the hiking trails.

Natural Monument and Winter Option

The Wackelstein, a natural monument, lies 2 km southeast of Solla. The Scharten-Lift in Solla is an additional seasonal winter attraction. It is classified as an easy lift; its operation depends on snow conditions. The options therefore vary by season: viewpoints, forest trails and historic sites are complemented by a winter option that depends on snow.

More Trip Ideas in Thurmansbang

Thurmansbang also offers its own destinations to consider when planning your trip. The “Diebstein” hiking trail (No. 67) starts at the Thurmansbang Tourist Office and leads along Puchberger Straße, through Finkenthal and past the Buchwiesweiher pond below Diebstein towards Bründl Chapel, before returning to Thurmansbang. The route is about 4.5 km long. By comparison, the approximate time to reach the Windhoch viewpoint is given for hiking trail No. 70 in Solla: about 1.5 hours. The Diebstein trail information focuses on distance, so the two sets of details provide different guidance for planning a hike.

Fishing is permitted at Buchwiesweiher, Ebenreuther See and Dreiburgensee in Thurmansbang. Check permits and conditions locally. Beside the church is the spa garden with a climate pavilion. There you will find a sheltered place for fresh-air reclining therapy, protected from wind and rain, as well as a sunbathing lawn for controlled sunbathing (heliotherapy). The municipality of Thurmansbang also has ten recommended terrain therapy trails of varying difficulty. The scale ranges from 1, the easiest trail, to 10, the most demanding.

The Elephant Rally is now held in Thurmansbang-Solla/Loh. You can tailor your search to the places that matter for your planned itinerary.

For the broader travel overview: Thurmansbang.