Discover Marktleuthen

Marktleuthen offers several different points of interest for your stay: outdoor recreation, summer swimming, local history and nature. If you are looking for a hotel, these themes can help you decide which aspects to include in your plans. Local examples range from the Egerpark and the churches to the protected geological sites on Bibersberg.

A green break and summer swimming

At Egerpark on Unterer Markt, there are seating areas, a barbecue area and a book-sharing box; toilets are available in the pavilion. This brings several ways to take a break together in one place: you can sit, use the barbecue area or browse the book-sharing box. If any of these amenities are important to your plans, check in advance whether they will be available during your visit.

The swimming spot in Marktleuthen’s district of Großwendern invites visitors to swim and relax in summer. If swimming is to be a regular part of your travel plans, take this seasonal aspect into account and check local conditions before your visit. The summer season is a specific factor to consider when choosing when to travel.

Churches and local history

St. Nicholas Church was built after the town fire of 1641. The Catholic Church of St. Wolfgang was built and consecrated in 1956. These provide two different points of reference for local history: the town fire as the event preceding the construction of St. Nicholas Church, and the year 1956 for the construction and consecration of St. Wolfgang. This distinguishes a building’s origins after an event from its construction and consecration in a specified year.

Geological sites and cycling route

Two disused quarries lie directly on Marktleuthen FGV Circular Hiking Trail No. 2 on Bibersberg. They are protected geological sites and are home to rare animal and plant species. As disused quarries, they point to former use; at the same time, their protected status and importance as habitats are a focus. For nature enthusiasts, the site brings together geology and habitat-related themes.

In the wider destination of Wunsiedel Im Fichtelgebirge, the Bavarian section of the Eger Cycle Route runs for around 55 kilometres along the Eger. Places along the route include Bad Weißenstadt, Röslau, Marktleuthen, Thierstein, Selb, Hohenberg a.d.E. and Schirnding. The distance of around 55 kilometres refers to the entire Bavarian section. On the Czech side, the route continues via Pomezí nad Ohří and Cheb, where it connects to the Czech long-distance cycle route No. 6 / Cyklostezka Ohře. The route description therefore covers both the Bavarian section through several towns and the continuation in the Czech Republic. Before setting out on a specific tour, check local information about temporary closures or detours.

More places to explore in the wider destination of Wunsiedel Im Fichtelgebirge

Arzberg and Selb also have their own places of interest. The Alte Bergwerk “Kleiner Johannes” in Arzberg focuses on mining and geology. At the Häuselloh open-air granite quarry in Selb, the focus is on the extraction and processing of granite; guided tours are available on request. If you are considering a guided tour, confirm current dates and arrangements with the operator. The two sites have different focuses: mining and geology take centre stage at the mine, while Häuselloh focuses on the extraction and processing of granite.

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

Return to the wider travel overview: Wunsiedel Im Fichtelgebirge.