A stay in Wiesau can be planned around three different focuses: the Wiesau Forest Lakes, cycling and local history. At the lakes, swimming and leisure facilities meet a fish nature trail; there are also two regional cycling routes that begin or end in Wiesau. When planning, first consider whether you are looking for time by the water, a guided summer bike tour or a glimpse of local culture.

Forest Lakes: Swimming, Leisure and Nature Studies

The Wiesau Forest Lakes are former clay pits. Perlsee, Silbersee and Kipp cover a total of around 8.5 hectares; this figure refers to all three lakes combined. Lake Kipp was gradually developed into a bathing lake and has a bathing jetty, a bathing island and a children's pool. Leisure facilities at the Forest Lakes also include a beach volleyball court, table tennis and a children's playground. A fish nature trail with numerous information boards about the flora and fauna of the Forest Lakes runs along the fitness trail. This means swimming and leisure activities sit alongside a dedicated nature-learning experience focused on the lakes' habitats.

If you would like to take a boat out on the water, you may use your own boat, provided it has no motor; there is no boat rental on site. Dogs are not permitted at the Forest Lakes. The sales kiosk has toilets, changing cabins and showers; drinks and ice cream are also available. Before your visit, check the latest local notices about usage rules and kiosk offerings.

Cycling Around Wiesau

The regional Vizinalbahn Cycle Route and Steinwald Cycle Route begin or end in Wiesau. As another option, the Wiesau Tourism and Culture Association offers a guided bike tour once a month in summer. If you prefer a guided outing to planning a ride yourself, this seasonal offer may be useful when planning your trip. Check the specific tour dates in advance and find out about current conditions on the respective cycling routes before setting off.

A Glimpse into Local History

The pitch kiln model is located in Leugas, a district of Wiesau. This scale half-section model of a pitch kiln illustrates the historical production of pitch, which was used for lubricants and medicines. The model therefore focuses on the former production and use of the material—an aspect of culture distinct from the leisure facilities at the Forest Lakes.

Culture in the Wider Destination of Tirschenreuth

The MuseumsQuartier in Tirschenreuth combines the Upper Palatinate Fisheries Museum with six other specialist exhibitions in a former monastery. Visitors can explore almost 1,000 years of fishing and fish-farming history and see native fish in four large aquariums. The MuseumsQuartier regularly hosts special exhibitions, talks, readings and concerts; check individual event dates in advance. In the Fischhofpark in Tirschenreuth, the historic Fischhof Bridge and the Fischhof, which houses the district court, are located in the centre. Regional cuisine is also associated with Tirschenreuth: the district is best known for Zoigl, the cult beer of the Upper Palatinate Forest, and carp from the pond landscapes of the “Land of 1,000 Ponds”.

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