Discover Lautertal

When planning a trip to Lautertal, you can choose from a range of activities: Neukirchen has two ski lifts, as well as circular trails, scenic viewpoints and sites of cultural and historical interest. If you are looking for accommodation in Lautertal, first decide whether skiing, hiking or local history will be the focus of your stay.

Ski Lifts and Getting There

The WFC Coburg-Neukirchen has two ski lifts in Neukirchen: a button lift and a small beginner lift. Actual lift operations depend on conditions and schedules. Before your trip, check whether the lifts will be open and accessible on your travel dates.

The Gletscheralpe serves food and drinks while the ski lifts are open. Dining there is also dependent on lift operations: before your visit, check whether the lifts and food service will be open on your chosen date.

The “Oberlauter Wendeplatz” stop is relevant for getting to the L11 circular trail. From Coburg, you can reach the trail on city bus line 2; from Rottenbach, take regional bus line 8318. As schedules may change, check the connection before travelling.

Hiking Trails and Scenery

The L11 circular trail runs from Oberlauter via Lauterberg and through Tiefenlauter, returning to its starting point. The L1 Kirchweg 6 circular trail follows a different route: its figure-eight shape passes through the municipality’s districts, along the western ridge and through the Lautertal valley. The main difference is the route: L11 is described as a circular trail, while the figure-eight shape defines L1.

A hike held on 25 August 2024 passed the Mucklbrunnen, the Weihersmühle monument, the Görsdorfer Wall and heath, and the Rottenbacher Moor. These landmarks are part of the route described for that event at the time.

A cycle path from Oberlauter to Tiefenlauter was inaugurated in September 2026. This identifies a cycle route connecting these two districts; it was inaugurated in 2026.

The Rottenbacher Moor in northern Lautertal is a habitat for many rare and specialised species. It is also an important carbon store and regulates the water balance. From Lauterberg, you can enjoy a comprehensive view of the Coburger Land landscape. Lautertal therefore offers both a distinctive natural environment and a scenic viewpoint, alongside its circular trails.

Local History and Historic Sites

In Unterlauter, the Gerichtslinde is one of the oldest trees in the Coburg district. The Kreuzstein, bearing wheel and cross symbols, stands right beside it. The tree and stone are thus directly next to each other, bringing together an ancient natural landmark and a named cultural landmark in one place.

The Franziskuskapelle is in Tiefenlauter, along the former route of the historic Werrabahn railway. The former railway line is part of the area’s local and landscape history; the chapel itself is a separate landmark in Tiefenlauter. Mills also shaped the villages of Lautertal for a long time: Löhnersmühle, Massemühle and Welkersmühle were important to the local economy for centuries.

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