Best forest trails in Bad Staffelstein

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#1 - Staffelberg Mountain
4.2 (29)·Moderate·3.1 mi·Est. 1.5–2 hr
Popular hike in the Franconian Switzerland-Frankenjura Nature Park, Bavaria. The Staffelberg, Bad Staffelstein's local mountain, can be seen from afar. The witness mountain is very interesting from a geological point of view and was already used for settlements around 5000 BC. Today the 539 m high summit is a popular hiking and excursion destination. On the high plateau of the Staffelberg there is the possibility to stop for refreshments at the Staffelbergklause (closed mondays and...
#2 - Staffelberg
4.7 (24)·Moderate·1.6 mi·Est. 0.5–1 hr
Family-friendly loop near Romansthal in Franconian Switzerland. This is the shortest route to the Staffelberg from Romansthal, the "Mountain of Franconia". On nice days, many people are out and about here. There is the Adelgundis Chapel and the Staffelbergklause on the summit. Highlights: - Beautiful views - Staffelbergklause - Adelgundis Chapel
#3 - Terrainkurweg 4 Bad Staffelstein
4.9 (11)·Moderate·3.9 mi·Est. 2–2.5 hr
#4 - Nordic Walking Bad Staffelstein: Blue route
4.6 (4)·Moderate·5.4 mi·Est. 2.5–3 hr
Popular hiking trail in the Franconian Switzerland-Frankenjura Nature Park, Bavaria. The striking rocky peak of the Staffelberg, Bad Staffelstein's local mountain, can be seen from afar. The mountain, which is a nature reserve, is one of the most popular hiking destinations in northern Franconian Switzerland. In the summit region, a short detour to the legendary Querkeles Cave is worthwhile. Highlights of the hike: - Staffelberg nature reserve - Querkeles Cave - Scheffelsfelsen
#5 - Horsdorf - Ansberg - Loffeld - Staffelberg
4.8 (4)·Moderate·8.3 mi·Est. 4.5–5 hr
#6 - Banzer Wald - Kloster Banz - Banzberg
4.3 (6)·Moderate·8.1 mi·Est. 4–4.5 hr
Popular shady loop through the Banz Forest near Bad Staffelstein. The route through the Banz Forest leads from Kloster Banz, a former Benedictine abbey, around the Banzberg. It is a pleasant route to hike and offers plenty of shade. The path is dog-friendly, but leashes are required. Highlights of this route: - Refreshments - Accessible by bus and train - Historical monastery
#7 - Terrainkurweg 2 Bad Staffelstein
5.0 (2)·Moderate·8.9 mi·Est. 4.5–5 hr
Bad Staffelstein - Romansthal - Vierzehnheiligen - Frankenweg
#8 - Keltenweg H
4.0 (3)·Moderate·8.8 mi·Est. 4–4.5 hr
The hollow stone and other romantic places.
#9 - Pilger-Brauerei-Tour
4.0 (1)·Hard·12.4 mi·Est. 5–5.5 hr
Culinary circular route near Bad Staffelstein in Bavaria. This beautiful circular route leads through numerous villages and always offers beautiful views of the region. The route runs mostly through beautiful fields and meadows - every now and then you pass smaller towns with local, cultural and historical sights and of course the breweries and inns that give the tour its name. Course of the route: Bad Staffelstein - Schönbrunn - Grundfeld - Vierzehnheiligen - Uetzing - Stublang - Loffeld -...
#10 - Saar-Mosel-Main Etappe 16: Bad Staffelstein - Kulmbach
4.0 (4)·Moderate·30.6 mi·Est. 11–12 hr

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Frequently asked questions

What is the longest forest trail in Bad Staffelstein?

According to AllTrails.com, the longest forest trail in Bad Staffelstein is Main-Donau-Weg: Juralinie. This trail is estimated to be 146.5 mi long.

Which forest trail has the most elevation gain in Bad Staffelstein?

Bad Staffelstein: With an ascent of 20,144 ft, Main-Donau-Weg: Juralinie has the most elevation gain of all of the forest trails in the area. The next highest ascent for forest trails is Main-Donau-Weg: Jura Line stage 1 with 8,904 ft of elevation gain.