Ebrach Abbey and the Cistercian pond farm - trip in a vintage bus
2026-10-10 | Omnibus Vogel Höchstadt/Aisch, Große Bauerngasse 62, Höchstadt/Aisch, Bavaria, 91315, Germany
The trip with the Vogel vintage bus takes us to Ebrach where we explore the impressive former Cistercian monastery – a glimpse into the splendor of times gone by.
We then enjoy regional specialties in a traditional Franconian restaurant before taking a walk through the Weihergrund nature reserve. Here we learn exciting facts about the historic pond farming and enjoy the idyllic landscape around the ponds
Finally, we visit the Steigerwald Center in Handthal, where insights into the nature and culture of the region await us and we end the day with coffee and cake.
Booking with Omnibus-Vogel.

Monastery landscape hike: Tower mounds - nuclei of the monastery landscape
2026-10-10 13:30 - 17:30 (Europe/Berlin)
Tower mounds – nuclei of the monastery landscape
NATURpur tour: In the footsteps of the Cistercians I
The rule of the Waldsassen monastery had a significant influence on regional development, not least by making existing structures its own.
Hidden in the landscape you will discover traces of pre-monastic settlement, of simply fortified places of an already existing settlement area.
Duration: approx. 4 – 5 hours, approx. 13 km, 120 mH
Meeting point: Bad Neualbenreuth – Naturfreundehaus Wernersreuth
Fee: 8,00 €
Minimum number of participants: 5 persons
Management:
Michael Rückl, DWV-Wanderführer®/ZNL, monastery landscape guide
Registration:
until the lecture at 12 noon in the Bad Neualbenreuth guest information center, Tel. 09638 / 933250, badneualbenreuth@sibyllenbad.de
The hikes require sturdy footwear, sure-footedness and a good basic level of fitness as well as clothing suitable for the weather. Drinks and a small snack are recommended along the way. In dangerous weather conditions, the respective hike or guided tour is canceled. Participation in all events is at your own risk.
