Best hard trails in Hassberge Nature Park
In the Haßberge Nature Park there is a trail of nature to discover. The gentle low mountain range combines unforgettable landscapes with lively nature, culture and history on around 86,000 hectares.The nature park is located in the northernmost part of the Franconian Keuperland in Bavaria and lies in the triangle between Hassfurt, Bamberg and Bad Königshofen. There is something for everyone to experience here: there are adventure trails for children, youth campsites, playgrounds and many castles and palaces. There are many opportunities for half-day and full-day tours as well as long-distance hiking trails.
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- 4.1 (7)·Hard·25.9 km·Est. 7.5–8 hrPopular circular hike or MTB tour in the Haßberge Nature Park, Bavaria. This circular route runs through dense forest and along the River Main. The route starts and finishes in Hallstadt, where there is a town hall worth seeing as well as some nice places to stop for refreshments. Highlights of the route: - Semberg - Views of the Main valley - Einsiedlerbrunnen fountain - Hallstadt - Detour to the Kreuzberg (optional)
- 4.4 (2)·Hard·21.1 km·Est. 6.5–7 hrThis demanding yet scenic route leads through the dense forests of the Haßberge hills surrounding Zeil am Main. The path follows a diverse mix of well-maintained forest trails and undulating forestry roads, famous for the annual Forest Marathon. A major highlight is the section at "Roter Berg," which challenges runners and hikers alike but rewards them with wonderful views of the Main Valley. Due to the constant climbs and the overall distance, the trail requires excellent physical fitness.
- 3.6 (6)·Hard·20.6 km·Est. 6–7 hrNature-rich circular hike in the Hassberge Nature Park from Birnfeld. The idyllic circular hike leads from the centre of Birnfeld in a wide arc through Bundorfer Forst. At the beginning and end of the route, there are some small inclines to overcome. The tour offers plenty of peace and quiet and several rest stops, but you should bring provisions as there are no refreshment stops along the way.
- 4.0 (1)·Hard·59.9 km·Est. 15–16.5 hrHaßfurt to Hofheim (18 km) on the former railway line "Hofheimerle". From Goßmannsdorf there is an energetic ascent for approx. 4 km, also on the Rennsteig. The Rennsteig cycle path follows the ridge until it is all downhill via Köslau to Ebelsbach. From there it is flat in the Main valley via Zeil back to Haßfurt. Start, finish and direction can be chosen at will. However, the direction shown here is recommended, as the ascent (at Goßmannsdorf) is steeper but shorter than in the opposite...
- 5.0 (2)·Hard·22.4 km·Est. 6–6.5 hrStart at Ebelsbach-Eltmann railway station. The tour leads along the old post road to Steinbach and then along the old forest road (gravel) with a slight, steady incline up to the DreiLänderEck. The route continues to Lake Bischofsheim for a short break (10 km). After a short climb through the forest, the route continues to the golf course with wonderful views of the Main valley. On to the Hünenhügel with a view of the holy lands and, with luck, Banz Abbey. You will then stop for a bite to...
- 5.0 (1)·Hard·101.2 km·Est. 24 hr+Stage 6 of the Castle Road Cycle Route. Stage 6 of the long-distance cycle route begins in the historic yet lively UNESCO World Heritage city of Bamberg, leads over the hills of the Haßberge Nature Park and ends in Coburg with the impressive Veste Coburg fortress. Highlights: - Bamberg - Hassberge Nature Park - View from the Veste Heldburg - German Castle Museum
- Hard·41.8 km·Est. 12–13 hrVaried bike tour in the Hassberge Nature Park, Bavaria. In the Hassberge Nature Park, numerous castle ruins and stables bear witness to times long past, when the formerly powerful bishoprics of Bamberg and Wuerzburg tried to secure their influence in the region with the help of castles. The Burgenkundliche Rundweg ("Castle Loop") connects eight castles in different states of preservation to form a beautiful cycle tour. The Altenstein, Rotenhahn, Teufelsstein and Bramberg castles as well as...
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- Long trails in Hassberge Nature Park
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- Wildflower trails in Hassberge Nature Park
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Points of interest
- Kreuzberg
- Kleine Grotte
- Huthäuschen
- Bootseinstieg Kemmern km 391,0
- Schloss Pfaffendorf
- Spitzelberg
- Ruine Raueneck
- Bretzenstein
- Kraiberg
- Schwedenschanze
- Schwedenschanze
- Schloss Craheim
- terroir f Abt Degen Weintal
- Burgruine Schmachtenberg
- Gesichtshäusla
- Schloss Sternberg
- Bayernturm
- Dicke Eiche
- Zeiler Käppele
- Schloss Ebelsbach - Gutsgebäude