Excursion tips in the land of 1000 ponds

In Carp Land, you can not only feast on delicious food but also get active. Cycle through the ponds or discover the fantastic fish sculptures on a walk!

FANTASTIC CARP TRAIL

START/FINISH: Parking at the town square, Kemnath
LENGTH: 2.4 km
ALTITUDE: 9 m

WORTH SEEING: Seeleitenpark with lake, fish sculptures, historic old town of Kemnath

The Fantastic Carp Trail in Kemnath is all about fish. The 2.4-kilometer trail showcases the 1,000-year history of carp farming in the region. Colorful fish sculptures by local artists transform the trail into a cultural and historical experience.

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CARP CYCLE PATH KEMNATHER LAND

START/FINISH:Kemnath
LENGTH:23.5 km
ALTITUDE: 212 m

WORTH SEEING:Carp sculptures, pond pan Kemnath

The Kemnath Carp Cycle Route is set in a magnificent volcanic landscape with over 400 ponds and leads through Kötzersdorf, Beerhof, Immenreuth, Kulmain, Altensteinreuth, and Schönreuth back to Kemnath. Along the way, you'll pass some of the many colorfully painted fish sculptures dotted throughout the Tirschenreuth district.
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Vizinalbahn cycle path

START/FINISH: Wiesau – Bärnau
LENGTH: 28.5 km
ALTITUDE: 21 m

WORTH SEEING: Wiesau forest lakes, Waldnaabaue Tirschenreuth with observation tower Himmelsleiter

You can cycle along a historic railway line from Wiesau via Tirschenreuth to Bärnau. The 28.5 km route leads through the Waldnaabaue nature reserve.
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WIESAU FOREST LAKES NATURE TRAIL

START/FINISH: Wiesau forest lakes or Schönhaid near Wiesau
LENGTH:1.9 km
ALTITUDE: 16 m

WORTH SEEING: Wiesau forest lakes, Waldnaabaue Tirschnreuth with Himmelsleiter

The Wiesau forest lakes can be experienced via the nature trail. The Tirschenreuth district is famous for its fish farming, including the Wiesau pond basin. Information panels along the trail provide information about the various fish species and forestry work. It also includes a fitness trail. Half of the trail runs along the Goldsteig long-distance hiking trail.
In summer, when the weather is good, a trip to the forest swimming pond "Kipp" is also worthwhile.
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