Best partially-paved 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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- 4.4 (88)·Moderate·5.3 mi·Est. 2.5–3 hrFascinating, beautiful hike in the Swabian-Franconian Forest Nature Park, Baden-Württemberg. The Hörschbach is a left or southern tributary of the Murr and flows through a narrow, unspoiled gorge. The Murr area is designated as a natural monument and nature reserve. The "Hintere Wasserfall" falls impressively at 12 meters in several cascades. Further on to the "Front Waterfall," it falls 5 m over a ledge. The area is home to numerous and distinctive flora and fauna. It starts at the...
- 4.8 (42)·Moderate·7.1 mi·Est. 4–4.5 hrIdyllic, popular loop in the Swabian-Franconian Forest, Baden-Württemberg. The beautiful round leads along the Hörsch waterfalls. Landslides and rock slides partially damage the path into the gorge and remain closed. This route has been modified to reflect the closure. The front waterfall is still accessible, and the rear waterfall, with its small reservoir, can also be visited in the upper area. The slope path and the waterfall path connect the two waterfalls! Attention: Some paths can be...
- 4.5 (13)·Moderate·2.6 mi·Est. 1–1.5 hrThere is a lot to experience in the recreation area of Breitenauer See: you can rent rowing boats and pedal boats, sunbathe on the lawn or the sandy beach, play table tennis and basketball or hop on the trampoline. There is also a non-swimmer area for families with children. More information is available at https://www.breitenauer-see.de/
- 4.5 (11)·Easy·1.1 mi·Est. 0.5–1 hrShort, scenic walk around the Ebnisee in Welzheim, Baden-Württemberg. There are parking spaces at the starting point and you can also arrive by bus / train. You can also find places to stop for refreshments on the round. There are bathing opportunities in some places on the lake, so don't forget your swimming gear. Highlights of the tour: - Lake Ebni - Panoramic views over the Ebnisee - Boat rental - BBQ area - Forest tavern
- 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...
- 4.2 (6)·Moderate·9.4 mi·Est. 4–4.5 hrPopular, picturesque loop in the Swabian-Franconian Forest, Baden-Württemberg. This idyllic loop starts at Lautereck Castle in Löwenstein and leads along meadows and fields around the beautiful Breitenauer See lake. There are bathing opportunities and boat hire. After a detour to the Löwenstein ruins, the route returns to the starting point. Highlights of the hike: - Löwenstein ruins - Lautereck Castle - Lake Breitenau
- 4.4 (6)·Hard·10.2 mi·Est. 5–5.5 hrThe exciting circular hiking trail 1 runs on natural paths and leads past the Heinlesmühle, Hummelgautsche, Ebersberger Mühle, Brandhofer Oil and Sawmill, Menzlesmühle and Hundsberger Sägmühle. Along the route there are two lakes that invite you to swim, and a detour to the adventurous Hägeles and Brunnenklinge is worthwhile! --- Refreshments Accessible by bus and train Bathing / swimming
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Frequently asked questions
Where is the best partially-paved trail to hike in Swabian-Franconian Forest Nature Park?
According to users from AllTrails.com, the best partially-paved trail to hike in Swabian-Franconian Forest Nature Park is Hörschbach Waterfalls, which has a 4.4 star rating from 88 reviews. This trail is 5.3 mi long with an elevation gain of 1,026 ft.
What is the longest partially-paved trail in Swabian-Franconian Forest Nature Park?
According to AllTrails.com, the longest partially-paved trail in Swabian-Franconian Forest Nature Park is Hügeltour Plüderhausen. This trail is estimated to be 55.3 mi long.
How many partially paved trails are in Swabian-Franconian Forest Nature Park?
There are 112 partially paved trails in Swabian-Franconian Forest Nature Park.These partially paved trails have an average 3.9-star ratingfrom 386 AllTrails community reviews.
Which partially paved trail has the most elevation gain in Swabian-Franconian Forest Nature Park?
Hügeltour Plüderhausen has the most elevation gain for partially paved trails with 7,273 ft of total ascent. The park's runner-up is Heilbronn - Wüstenrot - Löwenstein, which has 7,001 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