Action and relaxation at Untreusee in Hof

Swimming, puzzling, climbing: the Untreusee in Hof in Upper Franconia offers a wide range of experiences. Hop on the train and arrive relaxed and cheap with the Bayern-Ticket.

Float across the lake on the zip wire, playfully find your inner centre or simply jump into the cool water. From action to relaxation: the Untreusee lake in Hof in Upper Franconia is perfect for a varied day trip. The starting point is Hof railway station. From here, bus line one takes eleven minutes to the Untreusee stop. Walk along Stelzenhofstraße for about 60 metres in the direction of Wilhelm-Löhe-Straße. There, turn left onto a path that leads you to the climbing paradise directly on the lakeshore after 400 metres.

Climbing action with a "sightseeing flight"

Endless climbing fun - that's what the Untreusee climbing park promises its adventurous visitors from a height of 1.20 metres and an age of eight years. Six and seven-year-olds have the opportunity to explore the white and blue beginner courses accompanied by an adult. If you want to give your offspring a real climbing birthday party, book one of the three-hour party packages including instruction and a birthday table.

The absolute highlight is the zip wire, with which you "fly" once over the Untreusee and back - including a fantastic panoramic view. The climbing pros show off their skills on the challenging "Extreme" route and demonstrate their courage with the final jump from a height of 12 metres. Beginners are introduced to the fun of climbing at heights in a more playful way - with Tarzan-like rope swings, a skateboard and tunnel constructions - on the blue course. After the sporting challenge, you can put your sense of direction to the test right next to the climbing park.

With the sun, moon and stars through the crazy labyrinth

Where is the path to your inner centre? The 2.6 kilometre-long network of paths in the labyrinth at Untreusee presents its guests with the challenge of finding the right route and collecting stamps for their admission ticket. Have you been there before and think you remember the right route? Not a chance! You're here in Germany's only walking maze. To keep things exciting, the operators regularly reorganise the route. A little orientation is provided in the form of pictures with the collectible motifs: sun, moon, star and earth - these can be stamped on the admission ticket. If you pass the moon motif several times, for example, you will almost certainly be walking in circles - high time to change direction!

Swimming fun with beer garden flair

After the climbing action and all the guesswork, it's time to take a dip in the cool water. On the northern shore of the Untreusee, there are numerous sunbathing lawns for swimming. So pack your swimming gear! There is no official beach bathing area with changing rooms and showers. It is therefore advisable to take a swimming break near Die Wertschaft. The self-service restaurant offers regional specialities to suit every taste. The toilet facilities can be used free of charge by visitors to the lake. Climbing, puzzles and swimming work up an appetite. A refreshment stop is just the thing.

The dreamlike lake location is the crowning glory after an eventful day. Take a last look at the glistening surface of the Untreusee before you make your way back via the Stelzenhofweg to the Untreusee bus stop to take the number one bus to Hof Hbf station in the direction of home.