Discover Pullenreuth

Glass, Forest and Geology Along the Schleiferer Trail

The “Glasschleif” information center in Pullenreuth is dedicated to glass grinding and polishing, forest history and the geology of the Steinwald. The Schleiferer Trail starts at the Glasschleif and explores these themes on ten information panels. The center and trail thus offer different ways to engage with similar topics: the center focuses on the variety of themes surrounding glass and the landscape, while information along the trail accompanies you on your walk.

The former uses along the Schleiferer Trail also give these themes a concrete connection to the area. The Schützweiher, a pond created by hand, contains moor water from the Steinwald that was used to power waterwheels. The whetstone quarry along the trail was used to extract whetstones. Together, these examples show the role that water and stone played in the area’s working history. There is a parking lot close to the Glasschleif; check current parking options before your trip.

Church, Hiking Route and Cycle Path

The church in Pullenreuth preserves a late Gothic statue of the Virgin Mary, dating to around 1505, as its oldest surviving furnishing. The medieval church is thought to have been rebuilt in the same year. The statue and the building’s history therefore offer two different historical reference points: a surviving work of art and a change to the church building dated with appropriate caution.

Hikers can also follow a described 6.2-kilometer route that starts at the church and leads via the Glasschleif to the Waldhaus. The Schleiferer Trail differs in that it starts at the Glasschleif and has ten panels on glass, forest history and geology. When comparing the routes, you can therefore consider both the stated distance and the focus of each one. The Steinwald Cycle Route passes Pullenreuth and offers a separate option for planning your trip.

Let Your Trip Plans Guide Your Accommodation Choice

When looking for a holiday apartment in Pullenreuth, it helps to first decide what kind of trip you want. If glassworking and regional nature topics are your main interests, the Glasschleif and Schleiferer Trail are useful points of reference for planning. If you prefer a hiking route with a clearly stated distance and itinerary, you can instead consider the route from the church via the Glasschleif to the Waldhaus. When planning with children, you can also weigh their interests in glass, forests and geology separately from your choice of route: the themes and the stated distance answer different questions.

Discover Culture and Culinary Highlights in Tirschenreuth

Tirschenreuth also offers its own points of interest for a broader trip itinerary. The MuseumsQuartier in Tirschenreuth combines the Upper Palatinate Fishing Museum with six other specialized exhibitions in a former monastery. Visitors can explore nearly 1,000 years of fishing and fish-farming history and see native fish in four large aquariums. The MuseumsQuartier regularly hosts special exhibitions, lectures, readings and concerts; dates may change, so it is worth checking the current program before visiting.

The historic Fischhofbrücke bridge and the Fischhof, which houses the district court, are located in the center of Fischhofpark in Tirschenreuth. Regional specialties also have a place here: the district of Tirschenreuth is best known for Zoigl, the signature beer of the Upper Palatinate Forest. It is also known for carp from the pond landscapes of the “Land of 1,000 Ponds.” These cultural and culinary destinations are part of Tirschenreuth and add a distinct regional theme to your trip planning.

Discover more destinations: Bärnau, Erbendorf, Reuth Bei Erbendorf, Friedenfels, Krummennaab, Fuchsmühl, Kemnath, Plößberg.

For the broader travel overview: Tirschenreuth.