The best hikes from bus stations around Forst Neustädtlein am Forst

I only found the snake's head fritillaries in a small meadow. Individual albino snake's head fritillaries shone from the grass. Without the hint from the Komoot community that the rare flower is here, I would not have found them. An absolute highlight 🤩

The Masel-Mühle (also known as Mühle Heinersreuth) is a historical landmark right in the core of Heinersreuth. The name comes from the Maisel family (formerly often spelled "Masel"), who owned the mill for over 300 years, from 1709 to 2011. The mill was first documented in 1398 in the Landbuch A, making it one of the oldest sites in the municipality. The current main building is a stately, two-story sandstone block with a hipped roof. The facade is marked with the year 1846, although the core of the building is significantly older. Originally, it was operated as a classic grain mill with water wheels. In the 20th century, the technology was modernized and converted to turbine drive. Active milling for flour ceased in the second half of the 20th century. Like many mills on the Roten Main, the Masel-Mühle is now used for regenerative electricity generation using hydropower.

The bench stands on the fritillary meadows east of Heinersreuth, which are a valuable protected landscape component in the "Unteres Rotmaintal". They host one of the few significant occurrences of the rare fritillary (Fritillaria meleagris) in Bavaria. In the wide plain of the Roter Main, a few hundred specimens of the strictly protected plant still grow. The area has been officially protected as a landscape component since 1993. The delicate, chessboard-patterned purple-red flowers usually appear from mid-April to early May. The fritillary requires moist, regularly flooded floodplain meadows. The BUND Naturschutz Bayreuth has specifically purchased areas in the Unteres Rotmaintal to permanently preserve them through late mowing (after seed ripeness). The Rot-Main-Auen-Weg leads through this area and offers hikers insights into the flora and fauna of the floodplain landscape. Important note: The flowers are often found in the middle of managed meadows. To avoid damaging the sensitive populations, the meadows should not be entered and the flowers should under no circumstances be picked.

The old sandstone bridge is correctly called the "Mainbrille" (Main Spectacles) and dates back to the time of the Margraves. In this area, the inhabitants of Heinersreuth and Altenplos experienced the dramatic power of the Red Main River in the past. The floodplain was frequently inundated, especially in spring, and water flowed into cellars.

Cottenbacher Straße 1 95500 Heinersreuth

At this boundary stone the borders of the municipalities of Bindlach (Euben district), Heinersreuth (Cottenbach district) and Neudrossenfeld (Pechgraben district) meet.

The **Heinersreuth Mill** is a historical and important building that is closely linked to the history of the village. Here is some interesting information about the mill: ### General information - **First mention**: The mill was documented in the Bayreuth Land Book as early as **1398**, making it one of the oldest buildings in the region. - **Importance**: It is almost as old as the village itself and plays an important role in local history. ### Historical aspects - **Tradition**: The mill has served various functions over the centuries and is a symbol of the agricultural development of the region. - **Architecture**: The construction of the mill reflects the typical features of the time in which it was built. ### Use and activities - **Visits**: The mill is often a destination for visitors interested in the history and traditions of the region. - **Events**: Occasionally the mill hosts cultural events promoting heritage and community.

The **Altenplos watermill** is a historic and fascinating structure that plays an important role in the history of the region. Here is some interesting information about the mill: ### General information - **First mention**: The mill was documented as early as **1398**, making it one of the oldest structures in Altenplos. - **Duration of operation**: The mill has been operated by the Weigel family for around **400 years**, which underlines its long tradition. ### Historical significance - **Modernization**: In **1947** the grain mill was modernized to meet the demands of the time. - **Dam**: One year after the modernization, the dam, which was badly damaged by the "gnawing and drilling water" of the Red Main, was rebuilt. ### Use and activities - **Bicycle tours**: The mill is a popular point for cyclists who want to explore the surrounding area. There are easy bike rides suitable for all fitness levels. - **Events**: The mill is occasionally used for various events, showing that it is still a vibrant part of the community today.