Discover Fischbach

Fischbach lies on the right bank of the Felda River between the Rhön Mountains. Above Fischbach, a district of Kaltennordheim, lies the Sommertal core zone. The village thus combines a riverside setting with the Rhön landscape; the Hexenpfad trail, half-timbered houses and the residential outdoor education centre offer further ideas for your stay.

The Hexenpfad Trail: Route and Themes

The Hexenpfad trail is about 5.8 kilometres long; if needed, it can be shortened to circular routes of 2 or 4 kilometres. The different lengths help you decide how far to walk. The route leads through Fischbach’s varied countryside, past traditional sheep-grazing areas and beneath ancient giant trees.

Information boards and installations along the Hexenpfad trail share insights into the Rhön’s cultural landscape, its preservation through landscape management and the importance of grazing for flora and fauna. Twenty additional profile boards introduce children and adults to rare animal and plant species in different habitats, with brief descriptions. The formats focus on different aspects: the boards and installations cover landscape management and grazing in the context of the cultural landscape; the profiles draw attention to individual animal and plant species.

Local History and Half-Timbered Houses

Fischbach was first mentioned in a document in 837. Several listed and notable half-timbered houses add built heritage to the village’s history. This brings together two different historical perspectives: the early written mention and half-timbering as part of the village’s character.

Stay Overnight at the Residential Outdoor Education Centre

The “Schule im Grünen” residential outdoor education centre is a specific accommodation option in Fischbach. It has six sleeping rooms and shared rooms with a total of 50 beds across two floors. It caters to school classes, families and groups of ten or more; occasions include, for example, children’s birthday parties, family celebrations and company outings. Overnight accommodation is also available for hikers and holidaymakers. Capacity may change; confirm the number of beds and your preferred arrangement directly with the operator before booking.

On request, llamas and alpacas accompany hikers from the residential outdoor education centre in Fischbach to destinations such as the information centre of the UNESCO Biosphere Reserve in Zella or along the trail of Rhönpaulus in the Ibengarten. Arrange participation directly with the residential outdoor education centre.

More Cultural Attractions in Kaltennordheim

For a look beyond Fischbach, the wider destination of Kaltennordheim offers more cultural and historical attractions. St Kilian’s Church in Kaltennordheim was built in the 14th century to replace a wooden church; St Nicholas’s Church was built in 1597 as the city’s second and larger church. The museum barn at the Kaltennordheim local history museum displays historic agricultural equipment and scenes from rural life, including baking, milk processing and food storage.

The marriage market in Kaltennordheim is also held annually at Whitsun. It was first held in 1563; in the 19th century, it developed into a folk festival in the Thuringian Rhön. As dates vary from year to year, check the event dates for your travel year. These churches, the museum barn and the marriage market are associated with Kaltennordheim; the Hexenpfad trail and half-timbered houses are in Fischbach.

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