Best lake 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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- 4.3 (9)·Moderate·58.9 km·Est. 13.5–14.5 hr3rd day stage from Bamberg to Schweinfurt on the popular long-distance Main River Cycle Path in central Germany The "Mainradweg" is an official long-distance cycle route of numerous German tourism organisations and runs through the federal states of Bavaria and Rhineland-Palatinate. The signage consists of a grey and green square with the inscription "mainradweg". There are numerous opportunities to stroll and stop for refreshments in the towns. The Main River Cycle Path can be cycled as a...
- 5.0 (2)·Moderate·56 km·Est. 12.5–14 hrThis route is stage 1 of the Aischtal-Radweg, a long-distance cycling trail in Germany, running from Rothenburg ob der Tauber to Neustadt an der Aisch. Departing Rothenburg's medieval old town, the path climbs through the orchard slopes of the Frankenhöhe Nature Park toward Bad Windsheim, home to thermal baths and the Freilandmuseum. It then skirts the Ipsheim vineyards below Hoheneck Castle to finish in historic Neustadt an der Aisch. Overnight stays are available in local guesthouses,...
- 4.5 (2)·Easy·6 km·Est. 1.5–2 hrPopular circular hiking trail in the Steigerwald Nature Park, Bavaria. The E9 circular trail starts at the market square in Ebrach. Two beautiful nature reserves are located directly along the route. Hikers who want to experience a more adrenaline-fuelled adventure can soar to lofty heights on the Steigerwald treetop walk. Highlights of the hike: - Spitzenberg nature reserve from Ebrach - Weihergrund nature reserve near Ebrach - Steigerwald treetop walk - Pfistersee lake
- 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)·Easy·5 km·Est. 1.5–2 hrExploring the countryside around Theinheim offers a pleasant mix of cultural history and imaginative forest artwork. From the historic village center, smooth dirt roads lead past open farmland to a shaded grove containing historic sandstone shrine stations from the early twentieth century. Further along the way, the path enters the woods where national and international artists transformed timber stumps into expressive sculptures representing figures like Till Eulenspiegel and King Karl....
- 4.0 (3)·Moderate·12.7 km·Est. 3–3.5 hrVaried youth hiking trail near Burghaslach, Bavaria. This idyllic circular walk starts at the church square in Burghaslach and leads over the Griefenberg to the forest playground. A forest nature trail takes you up to the Drei-Franken-Stein. Here you can take a break, have a picnic and enjoy the view of Franconia. You return to the starting point of the tour on beautiful forest paths. Highlights: - Forest playground - Water nature trail - Forest nature trail - Three-Franc-Stone - Outdoor pool
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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 lake trail to hike in Steigerwald Nature Park?
According to users from AllTrails.com, the best lake trail to hike in Steigerwald Nature Park is Main River Cycle Path Stage 3: Bamberg - Schweinfurt, which has a 4.3 star rating from 9 reviews. This trail is 58.9 km long with an elevation gain of 763 m.
What is the longest lake trail in Steigerwald Nature Park?
According to AllTrails.com, the longest lake trail in Steigerwald Nature Park is Fürstbischöfliche Tour. This trail is estimated to be 203.6 km long.
How many lake trails are in Steigerwald Nature Park?
There are 51 lake trails in Steigerwald Nature Park.These lake trails have an average 4.1-star ratingfrom 60 AllTrails community reviews.
Which lake trail has the most elevation gain in Steigerwald Nature Park?
Steigerwald Panoramaweg has the most elevation gain for lake trails with 4,494 m of total ascent. The park's runner-up is Celtic adventure trail (long-distance hiking trail), which has 3,077 m of elevation gain.
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