Mehlmeisel: Wildlife Park, Hiking and Winter
Accommodation in Mehlmeisel
Mehlmeisel offers options for a variety of days away: wildlife watching in the wildlife park, hiking and winter sports. These activities suit different paces—from a circular trail through an open-air animal enclosure to a hike lasting several hours or winter activities whose seasonal operation depends on the weather. When looking for a holiday apartment, it helps to decide first what kind of day you have in mind: should your stay focus more on wildlife watching, longer walks or winter sports?
Blick vom Klausenturm bei Mehlmeisel (1)
Photo: Stephan van Helden via Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 4.0
Wildlife Watching in the Wildlife Park
At the Waldhaus Mehlmeisel Wildlife Park, a three-metre-high walkway runs above the enclosures for lynx and wild boar. There is also a circular trail through the open-air animal enclosure. The walkway and trail offer different perspectives: one passes above the enclosures mentioned, while the other goes through the open-air enclosure. If you are interested in wildlife watching, these are two specific features that shape a visit to the wildlife park.
Hiking, the Town Centre and Views
The Fichtelseesteig is 16 kilometres long, takes around 4.5 hours and requires a fair amount of stamina. Its length, approximate duration and stamina requirement provide a concrete basis for planning a day hike. Visitors are also encouraged to spend some time in Mehlmeisel town centre. The Echowald circular hiking trail offers another option: it starts and ends at Mehlmeisel’s Rathausplatz. The square is home to St. John’s Fountain, carved from Kösseine granite, which is more than 250 million years old. The Rathausplatz therefore combines a fixed starting and finishing point with a striking feature made from local stone. For a different kind of view, climb the Klausenturm: from the top, you can see across the forests around Mehlmeisel.
Winter Sports at Klausenhang
Klausenhang Mehlmeisel has snowmaking facilities and a powerful floodlighting system for winter sports into the evening. Seasonal operation depends on the weather. If winter sports are a deciding factor in your travel plans, check conditions for your chosen dates in advance.
In the Wider Bayreuth Destination
The wider Bayreuth destination also offers a broader perspective on the landscape and activities. The Fichtelgebirge, with its dark forests and granite boulder fields, defines the northern part of Bayreuth district. The district has a well-maintained network of around 1,400 kilometres of cross-country ski trails, hiking paths and cycling routes. At the Ochsenkopf, you’ll find well-marked hiking trails, the all-weather Alpine Coaster, a mountain cart track, the North and South gondola lifts, and downhill and single-track trails. The region’s places to eat have their own distinctive character, too: numerous beer gardens are part of the typical scene in Bayreuth district, most of them associated with their own breweries, butcher shops or bakeries. Traditional inns serve Franconian dining-room fare and regional specialities.
Choose a Holiday Apartment to Suit Your Plans
When choosing a holiday apartment in Mehlmeisel, start with the mix of activities you want for your days away: the wildlife park, hiking or seasonal winter sports. If you’re planning a winter visit, also bear in mind that seasonal operation depends on the weather.
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