Best trail running 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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- 4.2 (21)·Moderate·7.1 km·Est. 2–2.5 hrPanoramic circular hike around Johannesberg in the Spessart Nature Park with animal observers. Marking: red hare on white background Highlights of the hike: - Chapel of the Good Shepherd with a beautiful view - Idyllic Affenbach valley ------------------------------------------ Accessible by bus and train
- 4.4 (10)·Moderate·14.3 km·Est. 4–4.5 hrPopular circular hiking trail in the Spessart Nature Park, Bavaria. This is a wonderful hike into the untouched nature of the Himmelreich, a wooded peninsula in the Mainschleife near Urphar. The hike from Kreuzwertheim runs on well-developed hiking trails and narrow paths through the forest. There are two ascents to be mastered - sturdy shoes and a little fitness do not hurt on this tour through the Himmelreich. Highlights of the hike: - Main loop at Urphar - Forest area "Himmelreich" -...
- 4.8 (5)·Moderate·15.1 km·Est. 4.5–5 hrPopular circular hiking trail in the Spessart Nature Park, Bavaria. This beautiful circular hike starts in Hoerstein and leads over long distances through the forest and along the edges of the forest. The highlight is certainly the Rueckersbacher gorge, an idyllic stream valley in the middle of the forest. Highlights of the hike: - Vineyards - Hoerstein - Rueckersbach Gorge - idyllic forest paths
- 4.4 (6)·Moderate·6.6 km·Est. 1.5–2 hrPopular circular route from Aschaffenburg into the Bavarian Spessart. This scenic circular route starts at the Wittelsbacherring car park. The "Aschaffenburg Hochschule" railway station is also very close by, so it is possible to travel there by public transport. The route leads to the popular "Fasanerie" park. Afterwards, a few metres in altitude have to be overcome, as the route leads up the Godelsberg. The "Teufelskanzel" viewpoint awaits here, offering a distant view over the entire...
- 4.3 (10)·Moderate·8.4 km·Est. 2–2.5 hrPopular hike in the Spessart Nature Park, Bavaria. This beautiful hike starts at the bus stop "Hohe-Wart-Weg" in Dörrmorsbach and leads over the Pfaffenberg mountain to the Hohe-Wart-Haus hut. The route follows ascending forest paths through the shady woods and initially to the large Bavarian Broadcasting mast on the Pfaffenberg. From there, a wide forest path leads on to the inn. The Hohe-Wart-Haus is open Wednesday to Saturday. It is best to check the current opening times before setting...
- 4.6 (9)·Moderate·14.3 km·Est. 4.5–5 hrPopular circular hike in the Spessart Nature Park, Bavaria. Lots of forest characterises this circular hiking trail in the Spessart. The route runs for a good 14 kilometres around Mespelbrunn. It passes through several sections of forest, some of which are extensive, including the Waldaschaffer Forst and Hohe Wart. The ridges offer views as far as the Odenwald. Highlights of the hike: - Mespelbrunn Castle - Old and new pilgrimage churches in Hessenthal - Stop off at the Hohe-Wart-Haus -...
- 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...
- 4.1 (11)·Moderate·10.9 km·Est. 3.5–4 hrPopular circular hiking trail in the Spessart Nature Park, Bavaria. Klingenberg am Main is known above all for its idyllic vineyards and the medieval Clingenburg castle. This beautiful circular hike starts right here, leading mostly through the forest and offering great views of the Main valley in many places. Highlights of the hike: - Views of the Main - Paradeis mill - Clingenburg Castle - Vineyards
- 4.1 (3)·Moderate·7.2 km·Est. 2.5–3 hrThis fairytale circular trail near Nantenbach in Spessart, starting and finishing at the Grottensee lake in Nantenbach, leads past all the water houses and the deep wells for the municipality's water supply, as well as 2 streams. It also goes to and through the fairytale forest. The forest is populated by lovingly crafted, fairy-tale figures and mythical creatures. Each work of art was created using only materials from the forest.
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Frequently asked questions
Where is the best hiking trail for running in Spessart Nature Park?
According to users from AllTrails.com, the best hiking trail for running in Spessart Nature Park is Circular hiking trails Johannesberg: Red Hare, which has a 4.2 star rating from 21 reviews. This trail is 7.1 km long with an elevation gain of 247 m.
What is the longest running trail in Spessart Nature Park?
According to AllTrails.com, the longest running trail in Spessart Nature Park is Miltenberg - Klingenberg am Main - Schmachtenberg. This trail is estimated to be 34.0 km long.
How many running trails are in Spessart Nature Park?
There are 107 running trails in Spessart Nature Park.These running trails have an average 4.1-star ratingfrom 244 AllTrails community reviews.
Which running trail has the most elevation gain in Spessart Nature Park?
Miltenberg - Klingenberg am Main - Schmachtenberg has the most elevation gain for running trails with 950 m of total ascent. The park's runner-up is Von Faulbach nach Wörth am Main, which has 919 m of elevation gain.
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