Villas in Elbersreuth
Elbersreuth suits large family groups who want a big house in a Frankenwald hamlet, 2.5 km from Presseck and its winter ski trails. Most homes here sleep eight or more and most have gardens. Rail links in the area are poor and snow often lasts into spring, so you need a car.
- Villas
- 6
- From, per week
- £354
About Elbersreuth
Elbersreuth is a hamlet of the market town of Presseck, in the Kulmbach district of Upper Franconia. It sits on a south-west-facing slope in a saddle of the Elbersreuther Höhe, a 626 m ridge, in a clearing above a steep drop north into the valley of the Wilde Rodach. One municipal road leads in, off the state road. About a hundred people lived here in 1970, and the moated castle of the Wildenstein family near the centre had already fallen into ruin by the 18th century. The homes are grouped together in the village. Summers are cooler than in the lowlands and snow often lasts into spring.
Is Elbersreuth right for you?
- Best for
- Big family groups, woodland walking and cross-country skiing
- Not for you if
- You want restaurants, shops or a railway station within walking distance.
Near Elbersreuth
Presseck
Market town 2.5 km south, on high ground at 642 m, with a 20 m lookout tower on the Pressecker Knock at its eastern edge.
Döbraberg
At 795 m the highest summit in the Frankenwald, with cross-country loops of 6, 8 and 15 km starting from Döbra in winter.
Steinachklamm
Gorge near the town of Stadtsteinach, another destination for a day out in the eastern Frankenwald.
Getting to Elbersreuth
Fly to Nuremberg, the nearest international airport, and hire a car. Rail links in this part of the Frankenwald are poor. At weekends and on public holidays from May to October, the Frankenwald mobil network helps with linear walks.
When to go to Elbersreuth
The warmer months suit walking and mountain biking on the marked Frankenwald trails. Winter usually brings plenty of snow, with cross-country trails groomed at Presseck and loops on the Döbraberg, and the snow often lasts into spring. Fewer country inns open than before, so check hours before planning a meal out.
Villas in Elbersreuth
4-star property
Chalet "Lena"
Elbersreuth, Franken - Fichtelgebirge - Taubertal, Germany
15
6
0
BBQParkingDishwasher+9 more
from£192
per night
4-star property
Schloß" Wildenstein"
Elbersreuth, Franken - Fichtelgebirge - Taubertal, Germany
19
10
0
BBQParkingDishwasher+11 more
from£278
per night
4-star property
4-Bedroom Home, Elbersreuth
Elbersreuth, Franken - Fichtelgebirge - Taubertal, Germany
13
4
0
BBQParkingDishwasher+11 more
from£112
per night
4-star property
3-Bedroom Home, Elbersreuth
Elbersreuth, Franken - Fichtelgebirge - Taubertal, Germany
8
3
0
BBQParkingDishwasher+10 more
from£90
per night
5-star property
5-Bedroom Home, Elbersreuth
Elbersreuth, Franken - Fichtelgebirge - Taubertal, Germany
16
5
0
BBQParkingDishwasher+9 more
from£192
per night
5-star property
Mietz
Elbersreuth, Franken - Fichtelgebirge - Taubertal, Germany
2
1
0
BBQParkingDishwasher+7 more
from£51
per nightElbersreuth villa holidays: questions answered
Can a large group stay together in Elbersreuth?
Yes, and it is what the homes here do best. Most sleep eight or more, the biggest well into double figures, and most have gardens. Check each listing for sauna and fireplace.
Is there skiing near Elbersreuth?
On a small scale, and mainly cross-country. Presseck grooms trails in winter, and the Döbraberg, the highest summit in the Frankenwald, has loops of 6, 8 and 15 km.
Is Elbersreuth good for walking?
Very. The eastern Frankenwald has 32 marked Frankenwald-Steigla walks of 5 to 18 km each, the Fränkischer Marienweg runs through Presseck, and the valley of the Wilde Rodach drops away just north of the village.
What is the weather like in Elbersreuth?
Harsher than lowland Franconia. Summers are cooler, snow can arrive on the high ground in autumn while the Main valley is still getting rain, and it often lingers into spring, so pack layers outside high summer.
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Written by the TrustedVillas team. Last reviewed November 2026.
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