Discover Rehau: Themed Trails, Cycling Route and History

Rehau brings together different ways to explore: the Planet Trail draws on Greek mythology, the Pearl Route passes through the town, and the museum centre focuses on historic trades. Other highlights include the church in Pilgramsreuth and the Peace Oaks on Maxplatz. You can tailor your stay to your interests in outdoor activities, cultural history, or a mix of the two.

Trails, Cycling Route and Getting Around

The 27 km Pearl Route runs from Oberkotzau through Rehau, Schönwald and Selb to Asch. The Owl Trail begins beside the railway underpass on the country road between the Rehau districts of Fohrenreuth and Eulenhammer, and can be reached by bicycle via the Pearl Route. For getting around, Rehau is also on the Hof–Selb or Gutenfürst–Marktredwitz railway line.

For planning a day out on the French Graves Trail, two distance options are useful: from the car park on district road HO 4, the trail is about 3.3 km long; including the return via a forest path, the route is about 6.5 km. The trail was created to mark the 200th anniversary of the French graves in Rehau. The Planet Trail offers a different thematic focus, explaining, among other things, the significance of each planet in Greek mythology. This gives you the choice of routes with specific distances and a trail centred on a cultural-history theme.

Crafts, Church Art and Local History

At the museum centre in Rehau, the historic Zapf pharmacy has its own exhibition room. An original workshop belonging to a Rehau blacksmith illustrates the physically demanding work of earlier times. The two exhibits draw attention to different aspects of the past: the history of the pharmacy and traditional crafts. If you are interested in everyday life and working history, you will find specific subjects here rather than just an overview of past eras.

The village church in Pilgramsreuth dates back to 1308. The Evangelical Lutheran parish church has remnants of Gothic frescoes and a rich, harmonious Baroque interior dating from around 1700. The Peace Oaks on Maxplatz offer a different point of historical interest: the trees were planted on 12 April 1871 during a peace festival following the end of the Franco-Prussian War. Together, the church and the Peace Oaks offer different ways to explore the history of Rehau and its district of Pilgramsreuth.

The Faßmannsreuther Erde nature farm also focuses on personal interaction, offering guided tours, seminars and talks for groups and individual visitors. If this appeals to your travel plans, check availability with the nature farm before you arrive.

Choose Accommodation to Suit Your Travel Interests

First, consider which experiences you would like to shape your stay. If cycling is a priority, the Pearl Route and the Owl Trail, accessible by bicycle via the route, offer specific options; on the French Graves Trail, you can factor in the stated distance with or without the return via the forest path. For cultural-history interests, the exhibitions at the museum centre, the church in Pilgramsreuth and the Peace Oaks offer different subjects to explore. Guided tours, seminars and talks at the nature farm add to these options, subject to confirmed availability for your visit. With your priorities in mind, you can then look for accommodation in Rehau.

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