The best road cycling routes around Hochstadt am Main

The Plassenburg is an imposing fortress and castle complex above the Upper Franconian town of Kulmbach. It is one of the most significant Renaissance structures in Germany and is the region's most striking landmark. It serves as a visual orientation point and an architectural highlight of the landscape.

High above the Obermain, the impressive Basilica of Vierzehnheiligen towers – one of the most famous buildings of Franconian Baroque and part of the classic trio in the Gottesgarten am Obermain. The Franciscan monastery adjoins the basilica directly. Those looking for a Franconian specialty after their visit can try the well-known Nothelfer Bier at the Trunk brewery, not far from the basilica. Vierzehnheiligen can be easily reached from Lichtenfels on foot and is also well connected by bus. A large car park is also located in the immediate vicinity of the basilica. A highlight that is perfectly suited as a hiking destination as well as a short stopover in the Gottesgarten am Obermain. Opening hours of the basilica: ☀️ May to September: 06:30–19:00 ❄️ October to April: 07:30–17:00 Please note: The opening hours are not automatically equivalent to the visiting hours. During services and liturgical celebrations, the basilica is closed for visits. A church cleaning also takes place on Thursdays from 09:00–16:00. (vierzehnheiligen.de)

After the pedestal stood empty for over a year, the knight is back in his place as of September 17, 2026: restored in accordance with monument preservation standards and shining anew.

It is now historically documented that the knight on the town fountain in Weismain is the original from 1572, created by the Bamberg sculptor Pankraz Wagner. His coat of arms shows the coat of arms of the Prince-Bishopric of Bamberg (striding lion), the coat of arms of the town of Weismain (three fish), and the coat of arms of Prince-Bishop Veit II. von Würtzburg (reigned 1561-1577). In the inner courtyard of the Mitwitz water castle, there is a copy from the historicist period. (More details at Wikipedia: Stadtbrunnen Weismain).

The only possibility for cyclists to cross the Rodach, coming from Neuses, towards the State Garden Show grounds - and vice versa.

Great place to stop for refreshments

unfortunately no longer managed, in a narrow street, the trail continues from the gravel parking lot, or opposite towards Kleinziegenfelder Tal, do not take the road

On 26.2.1970, approval for preliminary planning was granted. The planning was assigned to Mr. Architect Jakob, Bamberg. Construction work began on 1.8.1973. On 9.9.1973, the foundation stone for the new church was laid. On 13.10.1974, on behalf of the most reverend Archbishop, the most reverend Mr. Martin Wiesend, the current auxiliary bishop of Bamberg, gave the ecclesiastical consecration to the new "Maria Königin" church. The artistic design of the church The four windows of the church are made of leaded glass. This means: the individual pieces of glass are held together with lead strips and fixed in iron frames. The essential aspect of this work is that it is painted with colored glass, not on glass. The lead strips have not only a technical function but also an artistic one. They are the drawing of the motif, i.e., the contour. So much for the technique. The theme of the windows was developed in a meeting with Mr. Pastor Drost. It is, like the entire Gospel, enormously current. The son goes away from the father into the world, believing he will find "real" life here (1st window). After enjoying this world, he has doubts about his life so far, he sees the image of the father in his mind (2nd window). The decision is made. The son returns to the father. He is lovingly welcomed (3rd window). In joy over the son's return, the father gives a feast (symbol of the Last Supper, 4th window). The colored design is adapted to the theme, from dark to light. I thank the Glaskontor Bamberg for the good craftsmanship of the windows. The altar and ambo with symbolic reliefs were worked on by the company Fröhlich, Baunach. The tabernacle and candlesticks come from the workshop of Fr. Schwarzl, Bamberg. The beautiful Christ on the altar wall was restored by the company Birklein. Alfred Heller [ Source: https://pfarrei-schwuerbitz.de/herz-jesu-schwuerbitz/kirche-maria-koenigin/geschichte ]