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Best wildlife trails in Steigerwald Nature Park

Best wildlife trails in Steigerwald Nature Park

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Bavaria
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#19 of 21 nature parks

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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 - TraumRunde Iphofen

    4.3 (24)·Moderate·12.9 km·Est. 3.5–4 hr
    Idyllic 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...

  2. #2 - Baumwipfelpfad Steigerwald

    4.9 (6)·Moderate·2.1 km·Est. 0.5–1 hr

  3. #3 - 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

  4. #4 - 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.
  5. At the Tretzendorfer Weiher

    #5 - At the Tretzendorfer Weiher

    4.3 (4)·Easy·4.8 km·Est. 1–1.5 hr

  6. #6 - Loop in the Erbracher forest

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

  7. #7 - Windsheim - Schloßbuck

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

  8. #8 - Steigerwald Panoramaweg Stage 6: Ebrach - Michelau

    5.0 (2)·Moderate·16.3 km·Est. 5–5.5 hr
    Scenic section of the route in the Steigerwald, Bavaria The route leads through lush forests from Ebrach to Michelau. There are numerous places to stop for refreshments along the way. Highlights: - "Kreuzschlepper" wayside shrine
  9. Schlangenweg Trail to Zell

    #9 - Schlangenweg Trail to Zell

    4.0 (1)·Hard·36.2 km·Est. 10.5–11.5 hr
  10. In der Freimarkung Osing

    #10 - In der Freimarkung Osing

    4.0 (3)·Moderate·16.3 km·Est. 4–4.5 hr
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Visitor info

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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 wildlife trail to hike in Steigerwald Nature Park?

According to users from AllTrails.com, the best wildlife trail to hike in Steigerwald Nature Park is TraumRunde Iphofen, which has a 4.3 star rating from 24 reviews. This trail is 12.9 km long with an elevation gain of 377 m.

What is the longest wildlife trail in Steigerwald Nature Park?

According to AllTrails.com, the longest wildlife trail in Steigerwald Nature Park is Johann-Ludwig-Klarmann-Weg: Von Hassfurt nach Burgbernheim. This trail is estimated to be 110.9 km long.

How many wildlife trails are in Steigerwald Nature Park?

There are 23 wildlife trails in Steigerwald Nature Park.These wildlife trails have an average 4.0-star ratingfrom 73 AllTrails community reviews.

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

Johann-Ludwig-Klarmann-Weg: Von Hassfurt nach Burgbernheim has the most elevation gain for wildlife trails with 2,790 m of total ascent. The park's runner-up is Schlangenweg Trail to Zell, which has 1,091 m of elevation gain.

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