Trockau between nature park, motorway church and hiking trails

Trockau combines natural surroundings, a distinctive local history and varied trails to create a destination offering a range of experiences. The town is located in the Franconian Switzerland-Veldenstein Forest Nature Park and borders Franconian Switzerland to the west.

Nature park and hiking trails around Trockau

Its location in the nature park makes Trockau a starting point for experiencing nature, without the town being limited to a single type of holiday. One specific hiking destination is the Beer Spring Trail. This trail can be shortened via the hiking trail from Leups to Trockau. After taking this shortcut, you can choose between the northern loop via Lindenhardt and the southern loop via Büchenbach. These two options provide a clear direction for planning your day without requiring you to commit to the same route.

Hiking Trail No. 232 also leads from Trockau via Leups and Lindenhardt. This allows various trail sections to be incorporated into your personal plans. For families or travel groups with different interests, it may make sense to choose accommodation based on the desired daily rhythm: a hike can be combined with a more relaxed stay in the town, while other days of the holiday can be devoted to the region's history.

The motorway church as a special landmark

The church in Trockau was officially designated a motorway church in 2010. It stands at the highest point of the town, is visible from far away and offers an opportunity to rest and take a break. The former baptistery contains a prayer and meditation room, a figure of Saint Christopher created by Bamberg artist Albert Ultsch, and a Stations of the Cross made of coloured ceramics. The motorway church is also a listed monument.

To get there, take exit no. 43, Trockau, and then follow the signposted local roads uphill to the motorway church. Trockau has its own motorway junction on the A9. This is a specific factor to consider when planning your trip if you are looking for an easily accessible base for excursions in the surrounding area. The choice of accommodation may depend above all on whether you want to focus your stay on hiking trails, local history or a combination of both.

Trockau Castle and the town's history

Another historical point of reference is Trockau Castle. It was built from 1769 to 1779 on the foundations of an older castle and remains privately owned by the Groß von Trockau family.

This creates a varied picture of Trockau: the nature park and Franconian Switzerland are complemented by hiking trails leading via Leups, Lindenhardt or Büchenbach. The motorway church adds a cultural and religious accent, while Trockau Castle brings the town's older history to life. A holiday apartment in Trockau is therefore particularly suitable if you want to combine nature and culture during your holiday and plan each day flexibly between hiking, taking a break and exploring.

For the higher-level travel overview: Pegnitz.