Best partially-paved trails in Franconian Forest Nature Park
Dense forests, panoramic plateaus and deep meadow valleys are the striking landscapes of the Franconian Forest Nature Park. The wild and romantic Steinachklamm gorge and the Höllental valley are just a few examples of the impressive nature to be found in the nature park. Flora and fauna are rich in species and rare animal and plant species, such as the black stork, woodlark, arnica or club marmoset, are at home in the Franconian Forest, which is why almost 50% of the area is covered with forest, which is why the Franconian Forest is also known as the "Green Crown of Bavaria".
Top sights
Top trails
- 4.3 (32)·Moderate·11.7 km·Est. 3.5–4 hrOfficial circular walk organised by Frankenwald Tourismus. This idyllic hike takes you around the entire Köteltal dam. The path is completely tarmac and car-free, making it suitable for cycling or walking. There are several places to sit along the way. Also recommended for families.
- 3.6 (11)·Hard·19.5 km·Est. 5–5.5 hrThis route follows stage 7 of the Rennsteig, connecting Spechtsbrunn with Brennersgrün on a historically significant section along the Thuringian-Bavarian border. The trail leads through dense spruce forests of the Franconian Forest and passes the Kalte Küche, a historic inn on an old trade route. A special highlight is hiking along the Green Belt, where old boundary stones and relics of the former inner-German border line the path. Overnight stays are available in guesthouses in Spechtsbrunn...
- 4.1 (12)·Moderate·11.9 km·Est. 3–3.5 hrPanoramic hiking trail in Bad Steben, Bavaria. In Bad Steben, you start from the railway station and walk through the idyllic village for a while before heading into the upper spa gardens, where you can enjoy beautiful views. Highlights of the tour: - Accessible by train/bus - Spa gardens with rose garden - Upper spa gardens - St John's Church - Soap pond & Seifenbach stream
- 4.4 (5)·Hard·16.9 km·Est. 5–5.5 hrChallenging circular hiking trail in the Franconian Forest Nature Park, Bavaria. The 12 Apostles Trail promises a varied hike that is a wonderful way to find peace and quiet. The route leads through the Ölsnitz valley, dense forest and sun-drenched plateau. The circular trail owes its name to a group of 12 seemingly carefully placed diabase stones, the origin and meaning of which is still unclear to this day. Highlights of the hike: - Geroldsgrün fortified church - Quiet hiking trails - "12...
- 4.8 (3)·Moderate·10.6 km·Est. 3–3.5 hrThe route leads to the King David rock formation in the Höllental valley. The trail starts in Issigau, from here you walk towards Eichenstein. The route runs along paved roads for a while and offers wonderful views of the landscape. Turn onto the Frankenweg and walk to the "Zum Hirschsprung" inn, then soon onto a forest path and off into nature - you walk over a hill to the King David viewpoint. If you are sure-footed, you can make a detour to Hirschsprung a little further on - according to...
- 4.0 (3)·Moderate·8.7 km·Est. 2.5–3 hrPanoramic circular trail with views of the villages of Schauenstein and Kleinschwarzenbach and the Helmbrechts cultural landscape. Marking: Green OS 13 on a white background Duration: approx. 1.8 hours Highlights: - View of the landscape of the "Grees" and Kleinschwarzenbach from the Galgenberg - The mountain town of Schauenstein - Ponds of the Helmbrechts fishing club - Museum trail - Views to Kleinschwarzenbach to the "Krouha" - Historic weavers' cottages
- 4.4 (2)·Moderate·24.1 km·Est. 6.5–7 hrPopular cycle tour in the Franconian Forest Nature Park, Bavaria. Despite the moderate distance, this cycle tour is quite demanding in terms of fitness. You have to overcome some long, sometimes quite steep climbs, but you can also enjoy long descents. After the tour, you can end the day with a relaxing visit to the thermal baths in Bad Streben. Highlights of the tour: - Mineral fountain in Hölle - Horwagen marble quarry geotope - Max Marien spring in Lauenau - Lotharheil slate mine in...
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Frequently asked questions
Where is the best partially paved trail to hike in Franconian Forest Nature Park?
According to users from AllTrails.com, the best partially paved trail to hike in Franconian Forest Nature Park is Rennsteig Stage 7: Spechtsbrunn - Brennersgrün, which has a 3.6 star rating from 11 reviews. This trail is 19.5 km long with an elevation gain of 447 m.
What is the longest partially paved trail in Franconian Forest Nature Park?
According to AllTrails.com, the longest partially paved trail in Franconian Forest Nature Park is Flösserweg Fernwanderweg. This trail is estimated to be 59.9 km long.
How many partially paved trails are in Franconian Forest Nature Park?
There are 58 partially paved trails in Franconian Forest Nature Park.These partially paved trails have an average 4.0-star ratingfrom 101 AllTrails community reviews.
Which partially paved trail has the most elevation gain in Franconian Forest Nature Park?
Ölschnitzsee has the most elevation gain for partially paved trails with 1,359 m of total ascent. The park's runner-up is MTB-Tour 1: Rennsteig-Region Nord, which has 1,329 m of elevation gain.
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Suitability
Points of interest
- Hässlerskapf
- Hazel Hill
- Selbitz
- Blick zum Hirschsprung
- König David
- Höllental
- Besucherbergwerk Friedrich-Wilhelm-Stollen
- Trinkwassertalsperre Mauthaus (Vorstaubecken)
- Ködeltalsperre (Trinkwassertalsperre Mauthaus)
- Der Rote Turm
- Langesbühl
- Steinachklamm
- Zwölf Apostel
- Kesselfels
- Wohnmobilstellplatz des Marktes Steinwiesen
- Gesteinsfaltung
- Schloß Rudolphstein
- Haßlach
- Kurhaus
- Prinzregent-Luitpold-Saal