Bad Rodach combines thermal baths and an outdoor pool with two cycling routes, town history and an observation tower. When planning your visit, you can balance water, exercise and culture: the routes provide a clear comparison of distances, while the local history museum and Henneberger Warte offer different cultural and scenic highlights.
Cycling, Swimming and Walking
The longer of the two cycling routes is 14 kilometres long and goes from Bad Rodach to Oettingshausen and back. A second, 12-kilometre route passes through Gauerstadt and ends back in Bad Rodach. The difference is two kilometres; check local conditions before setting out.
ThermeNatur has two indoor pools, a therapy pool and three outdoor pools with mineral water. There is also a sauna area and aqua fitness. If you are interested in aqua fitness, check the current programme with the operator.
Waldbad Bad Rodach is a seasonal outdoor swimming pool; opening dates vary. Facilities include a 50-metre pool, a designated non-swimmers’ area, a toddlers’ area with a slide and a playground.
The spa park on the ThermenhĂĽgel in Bad Rodach covers just under 12 hectares and is criss-crossed by several walking paths. So, alongside the longer cycling routes, there are also paths to choose from for a walk.
Local History Museum and Views
The local history museum is on the upper floor of the Jagdschloss – Haus des Gastes in Bad Rodach. Its collections explore the town’s history and local economy. The Rodach Local History Museum was established in 1905 with the support of the citizens of Rodach, under the direction of municipal treasurer Ferdinand Berner, and commemorates key moments in the town’s history.
The 30-metre-high Henneberger Warte has stood on the 403-metre-high Georgenberg since 1987. From there, the panoramic view stretches from the Rhön in the northwest across the Thuringian Forest and the Coburg region to the Fränkische Leuchte and Heldburg Fortress.
Coburg as the wider travel destination
In the wider Coburg travel destination, the Museum of German Toy Industry in Neustadt bei Coburg offers a distinctive cultural and historical focus. It presents the history of the German toy industry, from home-based work to factory production. Its international collection of traditional costume dolls comprises around 800 exhibits from more than 100 countries.
In Ahorn stands the Baroque Alte Schäferei, built in 1713. It displays agricultural and craft tools, painted furniture and other artefacts from the former Duchy of Saxe-Coburg and Gotha. In Seßlach, the old town is enclosed by a completely preserved town wall with defensive towers and three gates. From April to September, guided tours of the old town take place regularly every Sunday at 2 p.m.; no advance booking is required. Check the dates before travelling.
Discover more destinations: Niederfüllbach, Weitramsdorf, Lautertal, Großheirath, Itzgrund, Grub Am Forst, Dörfles-Esbach, Ahorn
Return to the wider travel overview: Coburg.
