Discover Vorbach: History and Cycling

The town of Vorbach should be distinguished from the municipality of the same name, which also includes Oberbibrach and Höflas. The municipality brings together traces of history and leisure activities. Whether you would rather focus on churches and history or on cycling during your holiday may also influence your choice of holiday apartment.

Historic Sites and Routes

Vorbach is documented in historical records from 1540; Oberbibrach was first mentioned in a document in 1110. In the municipality of Vorbach, the historically significant churches in Vorbach and Oberbibrach, as well as the chapel in Höflas, are considered particularly worth seeing. This means you can visit several specific places in the municipality, each with its own historical connections.

A report from 2019 describes a historic trail in Oberbibrach that loops around the archaeological monument of the former castle moat. The report names the village church as the starting point. Alongside churches and dates recorded in documents, the area’s archaeological history also comes into view.

Cycling and Community Life

The municipality of Vorbach offers a wide range of sports and leisure activities, including a well-developed cycling network, and has a lively community life. This adds an active perspective to the historic attractions. When choosing a holiday apartment, you can consider which of these themes you would like to shape your stay more.

In the Wider Destination of Neustadt an der Waldnaab

The district of Neustadt an der Waldnaab is in the Oberpfälzer Wald destination and offers activities including hiking, cycling, museum visits and swimming in numerous bathing waters. One example of a longer route is the Bockl: this 52 km route runs from Neustadt an der Waldnaab to Eslarn along a historic railway line. It can be used on foot, by bike or on inline skates. The Bockl is mostly paved and traffic-free; gradients along the route only rarely exceed 3 percent.

The start of the Bockl in Neustadt an der Waldnaab is directly accessible by train. Trains run every hour to the terminus of the Nuremberg–Neustadt an der Waldnaab line; from there, you can transfer directly to your bike. Check the timetable before travelling.

Speinshart offers a different focus on architectural heritage: the abbey church is one of the most significant Baroque buildings in southern Germany and is distinguished by its Italian High Baroque interior. Speinshart Abbey and the preserved historic monastery village together form a cultural heritage site of European standing. A public guided tour of the abbey church takes place every Sunday and public holiday at 3 pm. Check the time on the abbey’s official website before your visit, as tour times may change.

Parkstein also offers a distinctive way to explore the region’s geology. The basalt cone was included in the list of Bavaria’s 100 most beautiful geotopes in 2003 and was awarded the designation “National Geotope” in 2006. At Vulkanerlebnis Parkstein, a volcanic eruption is depicted every hour and can be experienced on three levels. Check the current show times before your visit.

Discover more destinations: Parkstein, Kirchendemenreuth, Pleystein, Leuchtenberg, Theisseil, Schirmitz, Waidhaus, Neustadt an der Waldnaab.

Back to the wider travel overview: Neustadt an der Waldnaab.