Rötz: Hiking, Crafts and Regional Culture

For a stay in Rötz, you can choose from hiking and cultural experiences as well as activities in the surrounding area. The Goldsteig trail at the Steinerne Wand, the routes to Schwarzenburg Castle and the Upper Palatinate Craft Museum offer different highlights. The Eixendorf Reservoir adds another nearby destination to explore.

Hiking and routes to Schwarzenburg Castle

The Goldsteig trail crosses the rock formation known as the Steinerne Wand via a well-maintained hiking walkway with a viewpoint. The route and the views of the rocks go hand in hand here. If you are looking for a distinctive natural landmark while hiking, the Steinerne Wand is an easy-to-identify destination.

From Bauhof, you can reach Schwarzenburg Castle on foot via the Bierweg or Schützsteig trails. Both routes lead to the same destination and offer two named ways to access the castle. This gives you different factors to consider when choosing: the Goldsteig trail centers on the walkway and viewpoint above the Steinerne Wand, while the Bierweg and Schützsteig are footpaths to Schwarzenburg Castle.

Fairy tales and crafts

Märchenzeit (Fairy Tale Time) is associated with the program of the Schwarzwihrberg Association. It was first included in the program in 2007, and a different fairy tale is performed each year. If you are planning a specific visit, check the latest local information in advance.

The Upper Palatinate Craft Museum includes a steam-powered sawmill and the water-powered Saxlmühle cutting saw. The two installations represent different types of power: steam at the sawmill and water power at the Saxlmühle. If you are interested in craft technology, this comparison offers a specific way to explore the museum’s themes.

An 1934 Class 64 steam locomotive on the museum’s outdoor grounds commemorates the former Neunburg vorm Wald–Rötz railway line. The exhibit links the history of a locomotive with that of the former railway line. Alongside the saws, it highlights an aspect of the region’s transport history.

Nature and activities nearby

Rötz is a town in the district of Cham. The Schwarzwihrberg nature forest reserve in the district of Cham is part of the “Schwarzwihrberg bei Rötz” Special Area of Conservation (SAC). Near Rötz, Eixendorf Reservoir offers opportunities for water sports and sunbathing. You can therefore choose between different types of outings: protected nature at Schwarzwihrberg or activities by the water.

More destinations in the wider Cham travel region

The wider Cham travel region offers more cultural attractions. In Furth im Wald, a town in the district of Cham, the Dragon Cave offers a tour with information about the town’s dragon history, its festival and the technology behind the dragon robot. The summer festival is part of the Drachenstich tradition. Before planning a specific visit, check the operator’s latest visitor information.

Another destination in the wider Cham travel region is Neukirchen beim Heiligen Blut, a municipality in the district of Cham. The pilgrimage museum is housed in the former Pflege Castle and contains treasures from the pilgrimage church’s archives. The museum and the Dragon Cave offer different cultural highlights: in Furth im Wald, the tour covers dragon history, the festival and the dragon robot; in Neukirchen beim Heiligen Blut, the focus is on the pilgrimage museum and its collection.

Discover more destinations: Bernried, Heinrichskirchen, Waffenbrunn, Blaibach, Eschlkam, Neukirchen Heiligblut, Falkenstein, Treffelstein.

View the wider travel overview: Cham.