Best mountain biking 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.
Top sights
Top trails
- 5.0 (1)·Moderate·13 km·Est. 3.5–4 hrVaried circular hike from Nenzenheim into the Steigerwald Nature Park. The beautiful circular route leads across the Holzwiese meadow to the Schenkensee and Wolfsee lakes and along forest paths to two other lakes. It then leads back to the starting point via the Obstleerpfad and the Landschaftssee. ----------------------------------------- Accessible by bus and train
- 4.0 (1)·Moderate·70.5 km·Est. 18–19.5 hrThis regional cycle route leads through the rolling landscape of the Steigerwald Nature Park, starting from the historic town of Neustadt an der Aisch. The path guides cyclists across open farmland, quiet village streets, and gentle hills towards the northern edges of the nature park. Along the loop, riders pass historic timber-framed buildings and old stone fountains that reflect centuries of Franconian rural life. Shaded forest corridors provide a pleasant atmosphere during warmer days. The...
- 3.6 (2)·Moderate·103 km·Est. 24 hr+Varied long-distance cycle route along the Steigerwald and Franconia in Bavaria The two Franconian regions of the 2-Franconia Cycle Route are "Beer Franconia" and "Main Franconia", which you can get to know on this varied cycle tour. There are historical sights and towns, vineyards and picturesque views as well as Franconian delicacies and hospitality to discover. Near Handthal, there is an approx. 1.5 km long, quite challenging route to master, which has a few climbs in store. The start and...
- 3.0 (5)·Moderate·15.6 km·Est. 4.5–5 hrWooded circular hike in the Steigerwald, Bavaria. The loop starts at the hikers' car park and leads via Neuhof, Altmannsdorf, Hundelshausen, Prüssberg and Neuhausen through beautiful landscapes in the Steigerwald. You pass the Nußberg and have a magnificent view of the landscape from the Zabelstein. You should bring a good basic level of fitness Highlights: - Zabelstein tower - Zabelstein biotope adventure trail
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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