Discover Rös

Rös offers tangible points of interest for a culturally oriented stay: the village chapel commemorates those who fell in the wars with its name plaques. A wayside cross near Rös 25 provides a different focus. The E 01 Wayside Shrines and Chapels Trail also passes the village chapel in Rös. This brings three distinct discoveries to the fore: a place of remembrance, a small religious monument and a named themed trail.

Chapel, wayside cross and Wayside Shrines and Chapels Trail

The chapel combines a visit with a moment of remembrance: its name plaques are dedicated to those who fell in the wars. The E 01 Wayside Shrines and Chapels Trail passes the chapel, giving it a place on a themed route. Those interested in small religious monuments and local history will find a tangible point of reference here in Rös.

The wayside cross near Rös 25 consists of a cast-iron crucifix on a sandstone pedestal and dates from the third quarter of the 19th century. It is located about 100 metres beyond the edge of the village in the direction of Seebronn. The visit is best understood as viewing the monument from the roadside. Unlike the chapel, it is a small monument whose location and design draw attention to a single object.

Culture in the wider destination of Herrieden

For further historical impressions, the wider destination of Herrieden offers additional points of interest. The old town invites you to take a stroll and discover historic buildings and sights. The “Museum on the Way” presents Herrieden’s history at eight historically significant locations in the town centre, using information steles. Seven sculptures in the Bürgerpark at the Stadtschloss offer a playful way to experience the town’s history; visitors may interact with and touch them. Herrieden’s cultural offerings therefore differ: a town walk and the steles present history at various stops, while the sculptures offer an explicitly hands-on experience.

The churches, too, provide their own historical highlights. The collegiate church of St. Vitus and St. Deocar, now a collegiate basilica, shapes Herrieden’s skyline with its twin towers and imposing gabled roof. In 2010, it received the honorary title of a papal basilica; it is the only papal basilica in Middle Franconia. The Church of Our Lady features a unique wooden stucco ceiling dating from 1705. Its building history includes the construction of a new church in 1474, its reconstruction in 1493 after the town fire of 1490, and extensive renovation from 1997 to 2000.

Trails, gardens and seasonal experiences in Herrieden

If you would like to add nature and outdoor activities to your stay, the wider destination of Herrieden offers routes and paths through meadows, open countryside and forests, shown on a Herrieden hiking map. Hortus Felix, on the northern outskirts of Herrieden, is a 2,800-square-metre permaculture garden with a buffer zone, a hot-spot zone and an intensive zone. For a different kind of outing, the heated Herrieden Parkbad offers a 25-metre pool, a diving tower, a giant water slide, cascade showers and massage jets.

Herrieden offers day visitors fishing opportunities along approximately 9 kilometres of sections of the Altmühl leased by the Wasserrose Herrieden Fishing Club. A valid fishing licence is required. These activities differ significantly from the cultural landmarks in Rös: here, you can choose nature, gardening, swimming or fishing, while the chapel and wayside cross shape the local cultural experience there.

The timing of your visit can also influence your choice. The Herrieden Old Town Festival takes place every year on the third weekend in July, featuring music, performances by Herrieden clubs and associations, food and drink, and attractions for children. The Herrieden Kirchweih takes place annually in mid-September and includes, among other things, a church service, a procession, a football tournament, a children’s programme and festivities in the marquee. If you plan to attend either event, check the exact dates for your intended stay.

When looking for a holiday apartment in Rös, consider what you want your stay to focus on: the places of remembrance and themed trail in Rös, or the cultural and recreational activities in the wider destination of Herrieden as well. This way, you can base your choice on the experiences that matter most for your trip.

For the wider travel overview: Herrieden.