Best long 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 (24)·Moderate·12.9 km·Est. 3.5–4 hrIdyllic 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...
- 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...
- 4.3 (6)·Moderate·11.1 km·Est. 3.5–4 hrPopular circular hiking trail in the Steigerwald Nature Park, Bavaria. The TraumRunde Castell starts and ends in the romantic wine village of Castell. You walk through vineyards, over a high plateau and to a castle ruin. After the hike, we recommend stopping off at one of Castell's inns. Highlights of the hike: - Vineyards - Castell: late baroque parish church and wine museum - Ruins of Castell Castle - View of the Steigerwald foothills - Old vineyard cottage - Tränksee lake
- 3.9 (11)·Moderate·15.6 km·Est. 4.5–5 hrPanoramic circular hike in the Bavarian Steigerwald from Iphofen. The beautiful, varied hiking trail leads along the Iphofen vineyards, where grape varieties such as Dornfelder, Müller-Thurgau and Riesling grow. You can eat the refreshments you have brought with you and rest at the Bildeiche. -------------------------------- Accessible by bus and train
- 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,...
- 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.
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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