Breitengüßbach: Quarry Lake, Nature and History
Accommodation in Breitengüßbach
Breitengüßbach brings together water, nature and architectural history, offering a variety of ways to spend your stay. The extensive lake landscape to the northwest of Breitengüßbach was created by gravel extraction and offers locals and visitors many opportunities for recreation and leisure. Other attractions include the “Klassenzimmer Natur” environmental centre, outdoor activities and St. Leonhard Parish Church. This lets you tailor your holiday to suit your interests.
Water at Breitengüßbach Quarry Lake
Breitengüßbach Quarry Lake is suitable for fishing, surfing and sailing. The lake features two sandy beaches and a wooden bathing jetty. An opening connects it to the Main waterway. The lake therefore caters to a range of leisure interests; please observe local safety notices when using the facilities.
Discover nature at “Klassenzimmer Natur”
The “Klassenzimmer Natur” environmental centre in Breitengüßbach covers around 130 hectares. Visitors of all ages can discover some rare animal and plant species and learn about biodiversity and its protection through multimedia exhibits. Around 10 kilometres of surfaced paths, four nature trails and numerous learning stations about plants and wildlife add opportunities for exercise and themed exploration. You can focus your visit on biodiversity and learning, or include the paths in your exploration. As the installations may change, check for current information before your visit.
Walking trails, disc golf and architectural history
Four walking trails have been explored and signposted in and around Breitengüßbach. Check the signs on site, as they may change. The “Unteres Gehäu Disc Golf Challenge” course in Breitengüßbach has 18 holes and adds a dedicated option for play and exercise.
St. Leonhard Parish Church adds a historical accent. Its 37-metre-high tower preserves the lower two storeys of a chancel-tower church dating from the 13th century.
Planning your trip around your interests
Breitengüßbach is part of the Nuremberg Metropolitan Transport Association and is served by Omnibusverkehr Franken. Please check the current timetable for specific bus connections. When choosing a holiday apartment in Breitengüßbach, use your preferred mix of activities as a guide: water activities at the quarry lake, exploring nature at the environmental centre, or a historical stop at St. Leonhard. These different options can help you decide whether the destination suits the experiences you prefer.
Culture in the wider Bamberg destination
In the wider Bamberg destination, Weissenstein Palace in Pommersfelden is one of Germany’s major Baroque complexes. Its extensive gallery houses art-historically significant works by French, Italian, German and Dutch painters. Ebrach Abbey also has its own architectural history: in the 18th century, Leonhard Dientzenhofer extensively transformed it into a palace-like Baroque complex, while its Gothic church and rose window were preserved.
Discover more destinations: Zapfendorf, Walsdorf, Burgwindheim, Pettstadt, Viereth-Trunstadt, Bischberg, Rattelsdorf, Pommersfelden.
Go to the overview of the wider destination: Bamberg.
