Best hard trails in Spessart Nature Park
Founded in 1960, the Spessart Nature Park covers an area of 1710 square kilometres and comprises one of the largest forest areas in Germany. At the border with Hesse, it merges into the Hessian Spessart Nature Park. The nature park encompasses a large part of the Sandstein-Spessart and Vorspessart natural areas. The River Main in particular shapes the landscape in the nature park. In the Hochspessart there is an extensive network of deeply incised valleys in which small streams flow. The nature park provides a habitat for many unique animals and plants, such as the water buffalo, lynx, bats, river pearl mussel and chess flower.
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- 4.3 (12)·Hard·19 km·Est. 6–6.5 hrWonderful, historical circular walk in Mespelbrunn, Bavaria. This beautiful circular tour, which leads through the Spessart Nature Park, offers many great views around Mespelbrunn. Highlights of the tour: - Mespelbrunn moated castle with refreshment stop - "Mistress of the mountains" chapel - Chapel hill - Hohe Wart House - Ash fountain - Bremengraben - Banneux Chapel
- 4.5 (6)·Hard·17.1 km·Est. 5–5.5 hrPopular circular hiking trail in the Spessart Nature Park, Bavaria. The Räuberlandweg 1 leads over a distance of 17 kilometres through the forests, meadows and panoramic heights south of Dammbach. From the Ludwig Keller observation tower, you can enjoy magnificent views that extend far across the Odenwald and Spessart to the Frankfurt skyline on a clear day. A real speciality of the circular trail are the species-rich rough grasslands around the hamlet of Oberschnorrhof. The hiking trail is...
- 4.4 (3)·Hard·27 km·Est. 7.5–8.5 hrVaried route section in the Spessart Nature Park, Bavaria. The second stage of Spessart Trail 1 begins in the small village of Steiger. The route leads through beech forests and along flowering meadows to Rothenbuch, which impresses with its many cultural and historical sights. The route continues to the Niklaskreuz cross and via the historic Klapper hollow path to the stage destination of Lohr am Main. Highlights: - Rothenbuch moated castle - Foal pasture - Kurmainzer Castle - Spessart Museum
- 4.0 (3)·Hard·62.4 km·Est. 18–20 hrWooded long-distance hiking trail Spessartweg 1 This hike leads through forests, past idyllic bodies of water and offers impressive views. With numerous historical sights, this trail is an interesting mix of culture and nature. Highlights: - Natural paths - Signposts to hotels, restaurants and sights - Views over the Spessart
- 4.6 (4)·Hard·26.7 km·Est. 7.5–8.5 hrBeautiful stretch of road near Aschaffenburg, Bavaria. The first stage of the Spessart Trail 1 begins at the Aschaffenburg Fasanerie. Following in the footsteps of princes and pilgrims, the trail leads along impressive rock formations and up to the Teufelskanzlei, which offers fantastic views over the heights of the Taunus. The route continues to the High Cross and along the ruins of Ketzelburg Castle. Via the Schmerlenbach monastery and the Unterbessenbach estate, you reach the end of the...
- 4.2 (2)·Hard·20.6 km·Est. 6.5–7 hrPicturesque section of the route in the Spessart Nature Park, Bavaria. The third and final stage of Spessart Trail 1 begins in Lohr am Main and leads first to the pilgrimage site of Mariabuchen and on to the Schönrain ruins. The stage finish is Gemünden am Main. Highlights: - Three-river town of Gemünden am Main - Scherenburg Castle - Mariabuchen Monastery
- 3.9 (8)·Hard·17.7 km·Est. 5.5–6 hrPopular circular hiking trail in the Spessart Nature Park, Bavaria. This circular hike leads from Johannesberg to the Hahnenkamm, the highest mountain in the Vorderspessart at 435 metres above sea level. The starting point of the route, which leads through woods, fields and meadows, is the car park at the church in Johannesberg. A highlight of the tour is the Ludwigsturm, a 19 metre high viewing tower on the Hahnenkamm. There is also a mountain inn here. Highlights of the hike: - Idyllic...
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