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.

The Cistercians - masters of hydraulic engineering on the Saale
2026-10-25 10:30 - 14:30 | Besucherzentrum der Stiftung Schulpforta, Schulstraße 26, Naumburg OT Bad Kösen, Sachsen-Anhalt, 06628, Germany
Follow in the footsteps of the great landscape designers of the Middle Ages on this guided hike: Bad Kösen, the Saalhäuser vineyards, the fish house and the mill near Almrich are included along the Kleine Saale. A varied circular route that impressively demonstrates the far-reaching work of the monks. The hike is very suitable for families.
Ticket: 12 €

Pfortens Advent Market - Concerts by the choirs of the Landesschule Pforta
2026-12-12 11:00 - 20:00, 2026-12-13 11:00 - 20:00 | Besucherzentrum der Stiftung Schulpforta, Schulstraße 26, Naumburg OT Bad Kösen, Sachsen-Anhalt, 06628, Germany
With three unique concerts, the pupils of the Pfortens choirs set the mood for the Christmas season on the third Advent. In addition, a variety of regional specialties, fine arts and crafts and culinary delights can be experienced around the visitor center. Christmas can come!
Free admission
