Plech: Holiday Apartments and Holiday Homes

In the area surrounding Plech are Hohenstein, Hiltpoltstein Castle, the ruins of Wildenfels Castle, Hohenstein Castle and the Hohle Kirche. Anyone who would like to discover castles, ruins and special places during their stay will find several points of interest in the surrounding area.

You can rent a holiday apartment in Plech.

The wider region around Plech is home to the Zoolithen Cave, Quackenschloss and Ludwigshöhle.

Culture and History

The German Camera Museum in Plech presents the history of photography from its beginnings to the present day. It offers barrier-free access and an audio guide.

At the Plech motorway exit, the Willow Church is located on a site of around 2.8 hectares with rest areas, a nature trail and an educational apiary.

The Active and Discovery Trail runs around Gottvaterberg and features play stations as well as a barrier-free, stroller-friendly loop for family hikes. This is suitable for families who would like to include shared discovery and play in their stay.

Plech at a Glance

Plech is a market town in the Bayreuth district of Upper Franconia, Bavaria, and belongs to the Betzenstein administrative community.

Plech became part of Bavaria in 1810 after the Kingdom of Bavaria acquired the Principality of Bayreuth.

The Plech Cultural Landscape Trail conveys the local history, including the medieval linguistic origin of the name Plech.

Cuisine

Family-run inns in the municipality serve hearty snacks and typical Franconian specialties; some of them have their own butcher's shop.

Nature and Landscape

Plech is located in the Franconian Switzerland–Veldenstein Forest Nature Park, in a wooded and scenically appealing area that is suitable for relaxation.

Getting There and Orientation

Plech has its own motorway exit on the A9 between Nuremberg and Bayreuth. Bus connections are available to the railway stations in Pegnitz and Neuhaus/Pegnitz.

Plech is approximately 38 km from Nuremberg, 35 km from Bayreuth and 19 km from Pottenstein.

The hiking trails in Plech are signposted with a modern hiking guidance system.

In the next step, you can continue your search for accommodation in Plech directly.

To the higher-level travel overview: Betzenstein.