Solla: Hiking, Views and Cultural Heritage

Around Solla, trails can be distinguished by their destination and route: No. 70 leads to the Windhoch viewpoint, No. 71 to the Ebenreuth Reservoir swimming lake, and the mushroom discovery trail follows existing forest paths. The Scharten Chapel and the Wackelstein natural monument add cultural and natural attractions.

Hiking and Views

Hiking trail No. 70 follows meadows and quiet forest paths around Solla and reaches the Windhoch viewpoint after about 1.5 hours. This approximate time can serve as a guide when planning your trip to the viewpoint.

From Windhoch, the view extends across Solla and the Bavarian Forest mountains to the Danube valley; in clear conditions, the Alpine chain is also visible. If you compare the trails by destination, No. 70 leads to the Windhoch viewpoint, while No. 71 leads to the Ebenreuth Reservoir swimming lake. Swimming conditions may vary by season; check them locally before planning a swim.

If you are interested in mushrooms, you can include Solla’s mushroom discovery trail in your itinerary; it follows existing forest paths.

Culture and Nature in Solla

Scharten Chapel lies about 750 metres southwest of Solla, near Thurmansbang, on a hill 693 m high; the Wackelstein lies 2 km southeast of Solla and is a natural monument. The medieval church is associated with the former fortified site of the Edle von Scharten. It contains a mural depicting the battle of Saint Michael with the dragon and has a small forest cemetery.

In the wider destination of Thurmansbang, Scharten Chapel was the most historically significant building in the former municipality of Solla. It is believed to have been the castle chapel of the Edle von Scharten.

Winter in Solla

The Scharten lift in Solla is classified as an easy lift. As a seasonal winter facility, its operation depends on snow conditions. Before your trip, check whether the lift will be operating during your visit.

Activities in the Wider Thurmansbang Destination

In the wider destination of Thurmansbang, the “Diebstein” hiking trail (No. 67) starts at the Thurmansbang Tourist Office. The approximately 4.5 km route continues via Puchberger Straße, Finkenthal and the Buchwiesweiher pond below Diebstein towards Bründl Chapel, then returns to Thurmansbang.

The wider destination of Thurmansbang offers ten recommended terrain therapy trails of varying difficulty. The scale ranges from 1 (easiest trail) to 10 (most demanding), so you can choose according to the level of challenge. Trail conditions may change; check them locally before setting out on a specific hike.

In the wider destination of Thurmansbang, you can fish at Buchwiesweiher, Ebenreuther See and Dreiburgensee. Check permits and conditions locally.

In the wider destination of Thurmansbang, the spa garden with its climate pavilion is next to the church. It provides a sheltered place for fresh-air reclining therapy, protected from wind and rain; there is also a sunbathing lawn for controlled sunbathing (heliotherapy).

View the overview of the wider destination: Thurmansbang.