Best cave trails in Swabian-Franconian Forest Nature Park
Blooming orchards, mysterious ravines and gorges and calming forests - all this can be found in the Swabian-Franconian Forest Nature Park. There is plenty of natural diversity to discover in a small area - from exciting to soothing, wild or cultivated, individual and varied.
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- 4.5 (15)·Moderate·2.2 mi·Est. 1–1.5 hrIdyllic, relaxed loop in the Swabian-Franconian Forest, Baden-Württemberg. This beautiful loop leads through the fantastic landscape of the nature park. It is a wonderful experience for young and old and leads through the wild and romantic Tobelschlucht gorge to the Hohler Stein natural monument. The enchanted forest landscape invites to discover and linger. In a few places, sure-footedness and sturdy shoes are an advantage, as the trail leads over sticks, stones and tree roots. The start...
- 4.2 (11)·Moderate·6.1 mi·Est. 3–3.5 hrPanoramic Loop in the Swabian Forest At 14 stations you can learn a lot about the geology of the region, in which there are many different geological sights to discover: gorges, grottos and rock formations as well as lakes and waterfalls. Since it goes up quite steeply on natural paths, you should bring good shoes and surefootedness. Highlights of the round are: - Edenbach reservoir - Natural monument "Kesselgrotte" - Lettenstich lookout point - Trout jump waterfall
- 4.0 (9)·Moderate·6.5 mi·Est. 3–3.5 hrPopular hiking trail in the Swabian-Franconian Forest Nature Park, Baden-Wuerttemberg. You can walk along beautiful forest paths to the natural erosion monument "Hohler Stein". You will be accompanied by the Dentelbach for large parts of the way. The trail also leads along the Tobel Gorge and the Bodenbach Gorge, which is one of the wildest gorges in the Swabian Forest. Highlights of the hike: - Hollow stone - Tobel Gorge natural monument - Bodenbach Gorge nature reserve - idyllic forest...
- 5.0 (3)·Hard·10.4 mi·Est. 5–5.5 hrPanoramic hike from Lorch to Alfdorf in Baden-Württemberg This hike can be reached by bus and train (Lorch train station). For those arriving by car, there is parking at the starting point. There are restaurants in Lorch and Alfdorf. The route is therefore ideal as a day trip from Stuttgart. Highlights of the hike: - reconstructed Roman watchtower - Visit to the Lorch monastery - beautiful views of the Eastern Alb
- 3.4 (2)·Moderate·4.5 mi·Est. 2.5–3 hrVaried loop trail in the Swabian-Franconian Forest Nature Park, Baden-Wuerttemberg. The Ebnisee is a body of water created in the 18th century that was used as a rafting lake to transport timber. Today you can enjoy the beautiful views of the "Pearl of the Swabian Forest" or go pedal boating. The Gallengrotte, a rock formation designated as a natural monument, is often less crowded than the Ebnisee. Sturdy shoes are an advantage on this loop trail, especially if you want to explore the...
- 5.0 (1)·Moderate·8.8 mi·Est. 4–4.5 hrThe hiking trail starts in Wüstenrot in the Franconian-Swabian nature park. Wüstenrot can be reached by bus from Bretzfeld and Schwäbisch Hall every 2 hours, even at weekends. At the start of the trail in Wüstenrot, the audio guide provides information about the building savings museum. Shortly afterwards, you will reach the bird of prey enclosure at Spatzenwald and a high ropes course. The blue dot markings of the Swabian Albverein take you to the former silver mine. Here you can learn more...
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Where is the best trail with caves to hike in Swabian-Franconian Forest Nature Park?
According to users from AllTrails.com, the best trail with caves to hike in Swabian-Franconian Forest Nature Park is Hohler Stein Loop, which has a 4.5 star rating from 15 reviews. This trail is 2.2 mi long with an elevation gain of 515 ft.
What is the longest trail with caves in Swabian-Franconian Forest Nature Park?
According to AllTrails.com, the longest trail with caves in Swabian-Franconian Forest Nature Park is MTB-Tour: Remstal. This trail is estimated to be 29.4 mi long.
How many cave trails are in Swabian-Franconian Forest Nature Park?
There are 13 cave trails in Swabian-Franconian Forest Nature Park.These cave trails have an average 4.0-star ratingfrom 55 AllTrails community reviews.
Which cave trail has the most elevation gain in Swabian-Franconian Forest Nature Park?
MTB-Tour: Remstal has the most elevation gain for cave trails with 4,845 ft of total ascent. The park's runner-up is Von Eberstadt über Annasee und Stocksberg, which has 3,572 ft of elevation gain.
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Points of interest
- Vorderer Hörschbachwasserfall
- Hinterer Hörschbachwasserfall
- Feuersee
- Bodenbachschlucht
- Stadtkirche Murrhardt
- Riesbergturm
- Felsenmeer
- Walterichskapelle
- Breitenauer See
- Hohler Stein
- Wattenweiler Berg
- Wasserfall bei der Klingenmühle
- Forellensprung
- Schloss Lautereck
- Burgruine Löwenstein
- Breitenauer See
- Karlsbrünnele
- Kesselgrotte
- Caravanstellplatz am Eselsweg
- WaldZimmer