Mitwitz: Moated Castle, Hiking and Church Art

Castle history and a look inside on a guided tour

The moated castle is a destination for culture lovers and also forms part of the western section of the historical Burgenweg hiking trail, which passes by the castle. On a guided tour, visitors gain insight into the private rooms of the castle’s last residents and life in the castle. If you are particularly interested in these rooms and the castle’s history, the tour offers a specific way to explore them. Check the latest dates in advance.

The history of the Mitwitz moated castle’s construction is also among the historical topics of the wider Kronach destination: its origins date back to the mid-13th century. The Renaissance building took on its present form through alterations and additions made between 1596 and 1598. This means the castle’s long history and its later architectural form can be considered as two aspects from different periods.

Three trails with different focuses

The Mitwitz Circuit KC 34 is a circular hiking trail that loops around Mitwitz and passes the Regina-See nature reserve. The reserve is one of Upper Franconia’s most valuable wetlands and gives this route a distinct focus on nature. The FrankenwaldSteigla Green Belt offers a different emphasis: it starts at Breitensee on the edge of Mitwitz and follows the Föritz. The Burgenweg, meanwhile, combines its historical character with a route that passes by the moated castle. This lets you choose between a circuit around Mitwitz, a route along the Föritz and a hiking trail associated with the castle. Check current trail conditions before setting out.

Wall paintings in St. James’ Church

St. James’ Church offers another historical perspective: its chancel wall features wall paintings dating from 1470/80. Together with the moated castle’s architectural history, these provide two distinct subjects to explore in Mitwitz: the development of a castle building and historical art on a church wall. If you include both in your travel plans, you can explore cultural highlights as well as the hiking trails.

Mitwitz in the wider Kronach destination

The wider Kronach destination reveals a broader landscape. The larger northeastern part of the district of Kronach lies in the Franconian Forest, a densely wooded, gently rolling upland region with many valleys, at elevations of around 500 to just over 700 metres. The rest of the district lies in the northern part of the Obermain Hills, which slopes southwest from the Franconian Forest from about 300 to 500 metres and features escarpments and terraces. A 18-kilometre section of the Rennsteig runs through the district of Kronach. These regional landscapes and hiking trails offer another perspective if you want to extend your travel plans beyond Mitwitz.

Choose the right place to search

If a castle tour, St. James’ Church and the trails around Mitwitz are your main interests, start your search for a holiday apartment in Mitwitz. The choice of location depends on whether you want to focus your holiday on local cultural and natural attractions or also explore the wider Kronach destination. The trails mentioned differ in their routes and focus; the regional landscapes and the Rennsteig offer a broader setting for your plans.

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