Visit the spa town of Bad Griesbach in the spa triangle
From the Wellness Hotel Bergknappenhof you can reach in just 1h 30min via Deggendorf, Vilshofen an der Donau to Bad Griesbach. Bad Griesbach is not only famous for its thermal baths, but also for its extensive range of leisure activities and buildings.
The former monastery of St. Salvator invites you to visit the wonderful church of the parish of St. Salvator. The late Gothic church in Reutern, the parish church in Karpfham or the parish church of St. John the Baptist and the pilgrimage church of St. Wolfgang in Weng are also worth a visit. On a hike through the forest around Bad Griesbach you can explore ancient iron ore mining sites. Guests of the Hotel Bergknappenhof who enjoy a game of golf will find one of the largest golf facilities in Europe here. With several 18-hole championship courses, 9-hole and 6-hole courses, every golfer's heart will be delighted.
If you want something a little more spectacular, you can have fun in the high ropes course. 17 Nordic walking routes invite both beginners and professionals. For hikers, there are more than 10 different circular routes in Bad Griesbach, ranging in difficulty from very easy to easy to medium. The fitness course and the Emmausweg, a spiritual path based on the Gospel of Luke, are interesting. A special circular walk is the 1,8 km long barefoot path, which allows you to discover a variety of impressions and feelings with different floor coverings. The municipal gallery regularly hosts exhibitions by well-known artists, and you can also bid on their works. The artists are often on site. Just ask the team at the Bergknappenhof wellness hotel. Guests interested in art should also be able to KISS, Art in the Castle. In a relaxed atmosphere, you can look over the artists' shoulders and get to the bottom of various aspects in interesting conversations. This is embedded in an idyllic castle courtyard. The thermal baths of Bad Griesbach invite you to linger not only in summer, but also in winter. Cross-country skiing or groomed winter hiking trails are also possible activities.
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