Bischofsmais: Geißkopf, spa park and local traditions

Bischofsmais combines striking heights, unusual landscapes and vibrant traditions. In winter, the slopes take centre stage at Geißkopf; the Baderhaus and the Wolfauslassen tradition reveal other sides of the town. You can decide which of these will shape your stay according to your interests.

Winter at Geißkopf

In winter, nine downhill runs at the 1,097-metre-high Geißkopf and the neighbouring 1,121-metre-high Einödriegel invite you to ski and snowboard. Geißkopf, including Unterbreitenau, where the lift is located, lies between the main village of Bischofsmais and the district of Habischried. The elevations and number of runs provide a clear guide for planning a stay focused on winter sports. Before travelling, check the ski operator’s latest seasonal operating information.

Landscapes and special places

There is also an unusual feature in Bischofsmais spa park: it includes a viewpoint and tobogganing hill, with a 35-tonne rocking stone at its summit. This creates a striking contrast between the viewpoint and tobogganing hill and the remarkable stone.

On the Oberbreitenau plateau at Geißkopf are the ruins of an abandoned village and a raised bog. These two features give the landscape different accents: traces of an abandoned village here, a raised bog there. Teufelstisch is accessible via hiking trail no. 3.

Culture, local traditions and events

Two rooms in Bischofsmais’s Baderhaus are dedicated to local writer Max Peinkofer and his brother-in-law, Augsburg Bishop Dr Joseph Freundorfer. The ground floor houses a permanent nativity scene exhibition. The Baderhaus also hosts events featuring music, readings, and art and photography exhibitions. For planning specific dates, it is worth checking the latest leaflet.

The Besinnungsweg (Path of Reflection) invites visitors to reflect on their own life journey at various stops along the way. Wolfauslassen has a different character and remains part of village tradition in Bischofsmais: on the day before St Martin’s Day (11 November), the wolf parades through the village, making a great noise together with the Goaßlschnalzer (whip-crackers). While this tradition is defined by a noisy procession through the village, Rock The Hill brings together music and mountain biking. In its description from August 2023, the municipality described Rock The Hill as a three-day festival: various courses and a supporting programme took place during the day, while evenings were usually spent celebrating to rock and metal bands. If you are considering the festival as a reason to travel, check the latest dates and programme.

More to explore in the wider destination of Regen

The wider destination of Regen offers further ways to experience culture, nature and outdoor activities. The beer and ice cellars in the town of Regen are regularly presented on public guided tours as the historic “Regener Underworld”, with their history explained. The quartz rocks near Weißenstein Castle ruins were placed under nature protection as early as 1940 because of their geological significance. The Pfahl near Weißenstein is an important habitat for rare heat- and drought-loving animal and plant species adapted to nutrient-poor sites.

There are 13 terrain trails in and around the town of Regen. The Grubhügel cross-country ski trail can be used for both skating and classic diagonal technique. The Beer Experience Hike offers a different kind of activity: it covers around 5 km, with almost half the route running directly alongside the River Regen. Ice skates and equipment can be hired on site at the Regen Ice Sports Centre.

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