Discover Neuhaus a.d.Pegnitz: Castle, Church and Trails

In Neuhaus a.d.Pegnitz, Veldenstein Castle, the Rococo Church of St. Peter and Paul, and the local trails each offer something different. If you are planning a hotel stay, you can choose based on your travel interests: historic buildings and works of art sit alongside a continuously marked hiking trail and opportunities to fish on the Pegnitz. The following sections distinguish local destinations from the wider Nuremberg Land region.

Veldenstein Castle and St. Peter and Paul

The medieval hilltop castle of Veldenstein Castle stands above Neuhaus an der Pegnitz. Its courtyard and viewing platform are open to the public; guided tours are not offered. The castle reopened to visitors on August 21, 2026. If you are planning a visit, check the official website in advance, as operational details may change.

The Rococo Church of St. Peter and Paul is also distinguished by specific works of art. It houses works by Mutschelle, a sculptor from Bamberg. Other features include a 450-year-old Madonna with a rosary, a late Gothic statue of the Virgin Mary from the 15th century, and guild poles carved and painted around 1767 by Neuhaus craftspeople. The different dates and examples of craftsmanship give the church a clearly defined cultural profile.

Trails and the Pegnitz in Neuhaus

The Chapel Trail leads from the railway station uphill to the market square and the Neuhaus Stations of the Cross; it also runs from the station to the Pegnitz bridge and onward towards Krottensee and the Kriegerkapelle (War Memorial Chapel). You can use these named destinations to orient yourself along the trail. By contrast, the Karst Hiking Trail is marked throughout with a green dot and begins and ends at Neuhaus a. d. Pegnitz station. The Chapel Trail’s destinations and the hiking trail’s markings, starting point, and endpoint provide different points of reference for planning. Check current conditions before setting out.

Fishing is also possible in Neuhaus an der Pegnitz: anglers can use several sections of the Pegnitz. Information about permits required for visitors is available from the local fishing association. If this is an important part of your trip, clarify any permit requirements with them in advance.

Nuremberg Land: the wider regional setting

Across the wider Nuremberg Land travel region, more than 3,000 kilometres of excellently marked hiking trails and well-developed cycling routes cover a range of difficulty levels. One specific regional example is the “Hohenstein (634 m) – SevenSummits” route in Kirchensittenbach: it is 10.1 kilometres long, with 406 metres of ascent and 397 metres of descent. These figures describe this route, not the trails in Neuhaus.

Other destinations in Nuremberg Land appeal to different interests. Fackelmann Therme Hersbruck is accessible. Lifts provide access to the foyer and thermal baths, and from there to the sports and adventure pool and the sauna park. The spa offers relaxation in state-recognised therapeutic water and in a sauna area with seven saunas. As operational details may change, check the operator’s latest information before visiting.

For a cultural focus in Nuremberg Land, the German Shepherds’ Museum in Hersbruck is another option. It displays clothing, equipment, and folk-art objects made by shepherds from around the world. The regional setting therefore ranges from hiking and cycling routes to thermal spa facilities and museum collections. When choosing a hotel in Neuhaus, you can consider these regional interests alongside the specific local attractions, without confusing them with the sights in town.

Discover more destinations: Burgthann, Hartenstein, Nuremberg, Schwaig bei Nürnberg, Altdorf bei Nürnberg, Kirchensittenbach, Happurg, Simmelsdorf

For the overview of the wider travel region: Nuremberg Land.