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Best dog-friendly trails in Steigerwald Nature Park

Best dog-friendly trails in Steigerwald Nature Park

4.8(35 reviews)

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Bavaria
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#19 of 21 nature parks

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The Steigerwald Nature Park is the centrepiece of the Franconian Keuperland. It begins in the Haßberge mountains in the north and extends to the Franconian heights in the south. The nature park covers a total of 129,000 hectares and extends over six districts. Outstanding forest stands, special features such as the middle forest or hute forest management, but also floodplains or dry and nutrient-poor grassland areas form the habitat for a special diversity of species.

Top sights

Mauer am Hang
Mauer am Hang
Attraction
Schwanberg
Schwanberg
Peak
Schloßberg
Schloßberg
Peak
Schloßbuck
Schloßbuck
Peak
Iphöfer Knuck
Iphöfer Knuck
Viewpoint
Schloss Schwanberg
Schloss Schwanberg
Castle

Top trails

  1. #1 - TraumRunde Iphofen

    4.3 (24)·Moderate·12.9 km·Est. 3.5–4 hr
    Idyllic circular hike in the Steigerwald, Bavaria. The TraumRunde Iphofen leads through the Mittelwald cultural heritage site and offers wonderful views of the region's vineyards. The start is the car park at the Ringsbühl leisure area, where there are also WCs. Along the way, you will find regional Franconian cuisine at the Augustiner am See inn and there are also refreshment stops in Iphofen. Highlights: - Iphöfer Kalb vineyard - Beckahan oak tree - Speckfeld ruins - Middle Forest...

  2. #2 - Naturerlebnis Schlangenweg

    4.9 (6)·Moderate·9.5 km·Est. 3–3.5 hr
    Snake trail nature experience - moderately difficult fitness trail

  3. #3 - Kleiner Knetzberg

    5.0 (4)·Moderate·7.4 km·Est. 2–2.5 hr
  4. Hiking trails Oberaurach: O 4 To the Rennerkreuz on the Beerberg

    #4 - Hiking trails Oberaurach: O 4 To the Rennerkreuz on the Beerberg

    5.0 (1)·Moderate·8.9 km·Est. 2.5–3 hr
    Past old beer cellars to the "Rennerkreuz" monument from Oberschlaichach. Marking: black O 4 on yellow background Highlights: - Monument to the district forester Renner from Oberschleichach, who was shot by poachers on 1 July 1786 - Playground at the Marswald forest
  5. Sugenheim circular route SU3

    #5 - Sugenheim circular route SU3

    Moderate·12.9 km·Est. 3.5–4 hr
    Marked circular trail in the southern Steigerwald from Krassolzheim. Marking: Red SU3 on yellow background
  6. Rundwanderweg Knetzgau: K4

    #6 - Rundwanderweg Knetzgau: K4

    Easy·6.9 km·Est. 2–2.5 hr
    One of the 5 marked circular hiking trails in the large municipality of Knetzgau from Oberschwappach through the nearby forest. Marking: Black K 4 on yellow background
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Visitor info

Accessibility
Facilities

The Steigerwald Centre Handthal welcomes visitors from April to October from Tuesday to Sunday from 10:00 to 18:00 and from November to March from Thursday to Sunday from 11:00 to 16:00. Admission is free. Visitors can experience the topic of sustainability up close in an exciting exhibition with interactive hands-on stations for all age groups.

Frequently asked questions

Where is the best dog-friendly trail to hike in Steigerwald Nature Park?

According to users from AllTrails.com, the best dog-friendly trail to hike in Steigerwald Nature Park is TraumRunde Iphofen, which has a 4.3 star rating from 24 reviews. This trail is 12.9 km long with an elevation gain of 377 m.

What is the longest dog-friendly trail in Steigerwald Nature Park?

According to AllTrails.com, the longest dog-friendly trail in Steigerwald Nature Park is TraumRunde Iphofen. This trail is estimated to be 12.9 km long.

How many dog-friendly trails are in Steigerwald Nature Park?

There are 6 dog-friendly trails in Steigerwald Nature Park.These dog-friendly trails have an average 4.8-star ratingfrom 35 AllTrails community reviews.

Which dog-friendly trail has the most elevation gain in Steigerwald Nature Park?

TraumRunde Iphofen has the most elevation gain for dog-friendly trails with 377 m of total ascent. The park's runner-up is Naturerlebnis Schlangenweg, which has 326 m of elevation gain.

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