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Best partially-paved trails in Steigerwald Nature Park

Best partially-paved trails in Steigerwald Nature Park

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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 - Bad Windsheim circular hiking trail BW1

    4.7 (15)·Moderate·13.8 km·Est. 3–3.5 hr

  2. #2 - Iphöfer Kronsberg and Kalb

    3.9 (11)·Moderate·15.6 km·Est. 4.5–5 hr
    Panoramic 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

  3. #3 - Waldläufer Loop Trail from Handthal

    4.7 (2)·Moderate·10.3 km·Est. 3–3.5 hr
    Romantic circular route through vineyards and forests around the restaurant paradise of Handthal. Marking: Green hiker under a stylised tree on a white background with black lettering "O2"

  4. #4 - Aisch Valley Cycle Path Stage 1: Rothenburg ob der Tauber - Neustadt an der Aisch

    5.0 (2)·Moderate·56 km·Est. 12.5–14 hr
    This 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,...

  5. #5 - Iffigheimer und Bullenheimer Berg

    4.2 (4)·Hard·19 km·Est. 5.5–6 hr
    Wooded 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.

  6. #6 - Loop in the Erbracher forest

    4.7 (3)·Moderate·11.7 km·Est. 3.5–4 hr

  7. #7 - Obersteinbach nach Frankfurt über Thierberg

    4.0 (2)·Moderate·15.3 km·Est. 4–4.5 hr

  8. #8 - Hosler Jugendwanderweg

    4.0 (3)·Moderate·12.7 km·Est. 3–3.5 hr
    Varied 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

  9. #9 - Nenzenheim Loop N1

    5.0 (1)·Moderate·13 km·Est. 3.5–4 hr
    Varied 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

  10. #10 - Windsheim - Schloßbuck

    5.0 (3)·Moderate·10.8 km·Est. 2.5–3 hr
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Visitor info

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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 partially paved trail to hike in Steigerwald Nature Park?

According to users from AllTrails.com, the best partially paved trail to hike in Steigerwald Nature Park is Bad Windsheim circular hiking trail BW1, which has a 4.7 star rating from 15 reviews. This trail is 13.8 km long with an elevation gain of 204 m.

What is the longest partially paved trail in Steigerwald Nature Park?

According to AllTrails.com, the longest partially paved trail in Steigerwald Nature Park is Steigerwald Panoramaweg. This trail is estimated to be 162.4 km long.

How many partially paved trails are in Steigerwald Nature Park?

There are 66 partially paved trails in Steigerwald Nature Park.These partially paved trails have an average 4.0-star ratingfrom 77 AllTrails community reviews.

Which partially paved trail has the most elevation gain in Steigerwald Nature Park?

Steigerwald Panoramaweg has the most elevation gain for partially paved 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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