Best hard trails in Steigerwald Nature Park
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.
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- 3.9 (4)·Hard·17.2 km·Est. 5–5.5 hrScenic section of the route in the Steigerwald, Bavaria The fourth stage of the Steigerwald Panorama Trail is full of unforgettable moments. It takes you over vineyards and past historic castles. Again and again you have great views of the Franconian landscape - it's not for nothing that the Casteller Reitsteig is known as the "most beautiful panoramic view in Franconia". There are refreshment stops along the way. Highlights: - Schwanberg Castle with castle park - Cypress lake - Castell...
- 4.2 (4)·Hard·19 km·Est. 5.5–6 hrWooded circular hike near Nenzenheim in the Steigerwald Nature Park. The hiking trail leads to the south-western highlights of the Steigerwald. Beautiful circular hike with starting point in Nenzenheim. Based on tour no. 38 from the Steigerwald hiking guide published by Bergverlag Rother. Refreshment stops in Nenzenheim, Frankenberg Castle and the Weinparadiesscheune above Bullenheim.
- 5.0 (1)·Hard·24 km·Est. 7–8 hrNear-natural section of track in the Steigerwald, Bavaria You walk across sunny fields and meadows, through lush forests and past the Tretzendorf ponds to Eltmann. There are refreshment stops along the way. Highlights: - Ebersberg Castle near the route - Tretzendorfer Weiher nature reserve - Wallburg ruins
- 4.0 (1)·Hard·17.5 km·Est. 5–5.5 hrThis sunny route leads through the Franconian wine country from Weigenheim to Nenzenheim, across gentle vineyard slopes and wooded ridges. The path first climbs up to the Kapellberg, where a sweeping panoramic view of the Main and Tauber valleys opens up. Passing the scenic lake near Reusch, the route climbs up to Frankenberg Castle and the nearby ruins of Hinterfrankenberg Castle. On the edge of the Holzöd nature reserve, the path continues to Bullenheimer Berg and the ‘Weinparadiesscheune’....
- 5.0 (1)·Hard·22.4 km·Est. 6–6.5 hrPanoramic section of the long-distance hiking trail "Kunigundenweg", Bavaria. The second stage of the Kunigundenweg takes you through lush, rustling forests. From the viewing towers on Bullenheimer Berg and Iffigheimer Berg, you have a wonderful panoramic view of the landscape. There are refreshment stops along the way. Highlights of the hike: - Bullenheim town hall - Ruins of the Kunigunden Chapel - Ruins on the Landsberg near the route
- 3.0 (1)·Hard·153 km·Est. 24 hr+Official route of the RTF. This route follows the 156-kilometre route of the RTF of the RC Herzogenaurach (Radtourenfahrt), a traditional organised racing bike event. Designed exclusively for racing bikes, this tour represents a considerable endurance challenge. The route is almost entirely tarmac and follows public roads leading from Herzogenaurach into the picturesque, hilly countryside of central Franconia. Expect a challenging day with significant metres in altitude. Although the route...
- 1.0 (1)·Hard·25.3 km·Est. 6.5–7.5 hrSection of track in the Steigerwald, Bavaria From Windsheim with its beautiful spa gardens, the route leads into the woods and to Frankenberg Castle with its vineyard. The destination is Bullenheim; there are places to stop for refreshments. Highlights: - Franconian thermal baths in Bad Windsheim - Frankenberg Castle
Visitor info
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.
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