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A region full of opportunities

Nature, culture and many experiences await you around Königstein.

 
 

Experience more in and around Königstein

Located between Nuremberg, Regensburg and Bayreuth, our Hotel Gasthof Post is the ideal starting point for a variety of leisure activities in the Upper Palatinate. Whether you're looking for sporty activities such as hiking, cycling or motorbike tours, relaxing with the family or curious about cultural discoveries - a wide range of opportunities for unforgettable experiences await you around Königstein. After an eventful day, return to our hotel and enjoy the warm atmosphere and regional to fine cuisine.

A varied range of leisure activities for families, nature lovers and active holidaymakers awaits you around Königstein. Whether it's a child-friendly excursion destination, an exciting day trip or a sporting challenge - there's something for everyone here. Young adventurers can look forward to adventure parks, wildlife enclosures or the natural swimming pool, while hiking enthusiasts can enjoy numerous well-signposted tours through the beautiful landscape of the Upper Palatinate - from leisurely to challenging. Particularly worthwhile: the botanical nature trail, the Maximilian grotto or guided herb and orchid hikes.

Those who prefer pedalling will find well-developed cycle paths such as the Grottenradweg or the Fünf-Flüsse-Radweg directly in the surrounding area. Climbers, horse riders, canoe fans and archers will also get their money's worth here.

  • Outdoor activities

    Outdoor activities

    Climbing
    Tours for various levels of difficulty in the entire Franconian Jura region (from Hollfeld to the Lauterach Valley, from Forchheim to Bayreuth)
    www.frankenjura.com

    Canoeing
    Be Free - outdoor events & team building, canoe and kayak hire
    www.befree-franken.de

    Archery
    3D course ‘Am Geierfelsen’
    www.bogenparcours-geierfelsen.de

  • Hiking

    Hiking

    Many hiking trails around Königstein:

    In the south of Königstein (hiking trail no. 15)
    Duration: 2.5 hours | Difficulty level: medium | Length: 9.11 km | Elevation gain: 202 metres
    Starting point: Market square in Königstein

    Over the Sutzerberg to the Ossinger (hiking trail no. 16)
    Duration: 2 hours | Difficulty: medium | Length: 4.7 km | Elevation gain: 281 metres
    Starting point: Schulweg, Naturbad or Funkenreuther Str. in Königstein

    The Kühbergweg (hiking trail no. 17)
    Duration: 1 hour | Difficulty level: medium | Length: 3.5 km | Elevation gain: 134 metres
    Starting point: Market square in Königstein

    Through the Steinberg (hiking trail no. 18)
    Duration: 2.5 hours | Difficulty: medium | Length: 6.9 km | Elevation gain: 354 metres
    Starting points: Schulweg, Naturbad and Funkenreuther Str. in Königstein

    Königstein Ostalbsteig (hiking trail no. 20)
    Duration: 4 hours | Difficulty level: medium | Length: 13.5 km | Elevation gain: 506 metres
    Starting points: Schulweg, Naturbad and Funkenreuther Str. in Königstein

    Erzweg (day hike Königstein)
    Duration: 6.11 hours | Difficulty: difficult | Length: 20.74 km | Elevation gain: 545 metres
    Starting point: Market square in Königstein

    Caves, peaks and walls on the Pendolino hike
    Duration: 6.11 hours | Difficulty level: difficult | Length: 20.74 km | Elevation gain: 545 m
    Starting point: Market square in Königstein

    These hiking trails and further information can be found on the VG Königstein website.

  • Cycling

    Cycling

    You have the option of storing your bikes safely with us and charging them free of charge.
    Many cycle paths in and around Königstein:

    Franconia Palatinate Tour
    Duration: 3.45 hours | Difficulty level: difficult | Length: 35 km | Elevation gain: 450 metres

    Round tour Neukirchen-Holnstein
    Duration: 3 hours | Difficulty level: medium | Length: 35 km | Elevation gain: 410 m

    Sporty nature park tour
    Duration: 3.45 hours | Difficulty: difficult | Length: 42 km | Elevation gain: 670 metres

    Simultaneous church cycle path
    Duration: 2.45 hours | Difficulty: difficult | Length: 32.5 km | Elevation gain: 500 metres

    Grotto cycle path
    Duration: 1.15 hours | Difficulty: medium | Length: 19 km | Elevation gain: 439 metres

    These cycle tours and further information can be found on the VG Königstein website.

  • Family fun

    Family fun

    Königstein natural pool
    The Königstein natural pool offers refreshing bathing fun with natural spring water, a spacious sunbathing lawn and a lovingly designed water play area for children - ideal for relaxing family days.
    to the website

    Pottenstein adventure mile
    This is unique in northern Bavaria - more than 20 attractions for young and old:
    Climbing forest, summer toboggan run, mini golf, devil's cave, E-Fun Park ...
    to the website

    Kneipp pool with scented and medicinal herb oasis
    Thorsteinstrasse, right next to the Regens-Wagner Haus Königstein
    to the website

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‘Our region is full of things to do – whether you want to enjoy nature, be active while travelling or go on beautiful excursions with the family. We are happy to give you the best tips for unforgettable days out.’

Christine Pesold, Senior Chef and Owner