Bad Weißenstadt – Old Town, Lake and Spa Park

Bad Weißenstadt offers a range of themes to consider when planning your trip: protected areas of the old town, Lake Weißenstadt, the historic spa park and cycling routes. These can help you decide whether to focus your stay more on the townscape, the landscape, geological topics or a cycling tour.

Old town and historical traces

Historic rows of barns continue to shape the townscape on the edge of the old town; they are protected as historic monuments. The historic old-town centre is also protected as an ensemble, in the area of Gartenstraße – Am Stadtgraben – An der Stadtmauer. The rows of barns and the protected ensemble area relate to different parts of the townscape: the former are on the edge of the old town, while the latter refers to the protected central area. Another feature in the town is its approximately 200 rock cellars.

Lake and spa park

Lake Weißenstadt covers an area of about 50 hectares and is the largest lake in the heart of the Fichtel Mountains. Alongside the protected areas of the old town, it adds a distinct landscape feature. If you give greater weight to the landscape when choosing a destination, the lake offers a clearly defined point of reference.

The historic spa park combines facilities with geological information. Its amenities include fitness equipment, reclining loungers and a Kneipp pool. Twelve information panels from the Bavaria-Bohemia Geopark illustrate various aspects of granite—from its formation to the finishing of its surfaces. The spa park is freely accessible year-round. Here, park amenities and a specific geological topic come together.

The “ROGG IN” information centre is dedicated to the cultivation, processing and significance of rye. It is currently closed, so should not be planned as a destination that is open for visits at present.

Guided tour and cycling routes

A guided tour lasting just over an hour takes you through the narrow lanes and across the historic squares of Bad Weißenstadt. It shares interesting information about the town’s special features. Unlike the themes in the spa park, the focus here is on the town’s lanes and squares. Its approximate duration makes it easy to plan the tour as a clearly defined activity.

A uniformly signposted network of cycle paths connects Bad Weißenstadt with the surrounding towns. The wider Wunsiedel in the Fichtel Mountains destination also includes the Bavarian section of the Eger Cycle Route, which follows the Eger River for around 55 kilometres. It passes through Bad Weißenstadt, Röslau, Marktleuthen, Thierstein, Selb, Hohenberg a.d.E. and Schirnding. On the Czech side, it continues via Pomezí nad Ohří and Cheb, where the route connects to Czech long-distance cycle route No. 6 / Cyklostezka Ohře. This means you can consider the local cycling network and the longer cross-border route as distinct cycling options. Check the latest route information for your specific tour, as temporary closures or diversions may occur.

More themes in the wider destination

The wider Wunsiedel in the Fichtel Mountains destination also offers attractions focused on mining or granite. The “Kleiner Johannes” Old Mine in Arzberg is dedicated to mining and geology. The Häuselloh quarry in Selb focuses on granite extraction and processing; guided tours are available on request. If you are considering a guided tour there, check specific dates directly with the provider.

Discover more destinations: Marktredwitz, Schönwald, Nagel, Arzberg, Hohenberg, Selb, Röslau, Thierstein.

View the wider travel overview: Wunsiedel in the Fichtel Mountains.