Wallenfels: Rafting, Trails and Culture

Wallenfels can be explored through several aspects of timber rafting and enjoying nature. On the Wilde Rodach, a raft ride runs from Schnappenhammer to the Wallenfels Raftmen’s House; on land, a hiking trail and a mountain biking route offer different types of tours. Two attractions focus on the history of timber rafting and the town’s culture. When planning your trip, you can first decide whether you want to focus on the raft ride, an active route or the cultural and historical attractions.

Rafting on the Wilde Rodach

The raft ride on the Wilde Rodach covers about 4 km from Schnappenhammer to the Wallenfels Raftmen’s House. Along the way, it passes through six spectacular weirs. There is ample parking for cars at the Raftmen’s House for raft ride guests; a shuttle bus takes guests to the starting point in Schnappenhammer from 1:15 p.m. for €2.50 per person. This means parking, the transfer to the start and the raft ride can be planned as one itinerary. The raft ride is seasonal; program details and shuttle arrangements may vary. So check the latest information before setting off.

Hiking and mountain biking

If you would rather plan a route on foot, the Lamitz Trail in the renaturalized Lamitz Valley is a moderately challenging 5.8 km circular trail with information panels along the way. Its stated difficulty, circular route and information panels give the hike a clear profile. Trail conditions can change, so it is a good idea to check for updates before setting off. The Wallenfels-Süd mountain biking route is 29.6 km long, climbs 863 meters and starts at the Raftmen’s House in Wallenfels. This gives you a choice between a moderately challenging 5.8 km hike and a much longer mountain biking route with a stated elevation gain.

The history of timber rafting, explored in two ways

KulturEntdeckung is a one-and-a-half-hour circular tour through Wallenfels, with 18 stops on the history of timber rafting and the town’s culture. A route brochure is available at the information board. Flößerwegla Wallenfels comprises 28 stops, with images, text, audio files and short video clips about timber rafting, local customs and the people of the town. Both attractions focus on timber rafting, but differ in scope, subject matter and format. If you prefer a clearly stated time frame, KulturEntdeckung takes one and a half hours; Flößerwegla, by contrast, uses a range of media to present its content.

Another highlight in the Leutnitz Valley

The Kneipp Park Leutnitztal combines health, wood and timber rafting with the five elements of the Kneipp method. This combination offers a distinct theme alongside the trails and historic attractions, complementing the different ways to discover Wallenfels.

Kronach as a regional setting

The Frankenwald stretches across the larger northeastern part of the district of Kronach. It is a densely forested, low, rounded mountain range with many valleys at elevations of about 500 to just over 700 meters. The rest of the district belongs to the northern Upper Main Hills: the terrain descends southwest from the Frankenwald to about 300 to 500 meters, with a varied landscape of escarpments and terraces. The district of Kronach therefore encompasses different elevations and landscape types. This regional perspective complements Wallenfels’ specific trails and cultural attractions with another dimension for planning your trip.

Discover more destinations: Wilhelmsthal, Weißenbrunn, Küps, Stockheim in Upper Franconia, Ludwigsstadt, Teuschnitz, Nordhalben, Steinwiesen.

View the wider travel guide: Kronach.