Best river 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 (86)·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 (44)·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...
- 4.8 (12)·Hard·6.7 mi·Est. 3.5–4 hrUnique fairy trail in the Swabian Forest, Baden-Württemberg This loop which is part of the FairyTrails, is a certified premium hiking trail in the Swabian-Franconian Forest. The town center of Murrhardt marks the start of this varied hike, so the route is easily accessible by bus and train. The majority of the trail runs through beautiful forest with some ascents and descents, with beautiful views to enjoy from the heights. The highlight is, of course, the section where the trail follows...
- 4.7 (14)·Moderate·6.9 mi·Est. 3.5–4 hrAdventurous hiking trail through the Hörschbach gorge in Baden-Württemberg A great hike that can be started either from the "Grillplatz am Brünnelesweg" car park or from the "Murrhardt" train station. It is therefore possible to arrive by car or public transport. Good shoes are recommended, as the route leads along adventurous hiking trails into the Hörschbach gorge. Here, the water of the "Hinterer Wasserfall" waterfall falls 12 metres into the depths. Even in dry weather and low water, an...
- 4.2 (11)·Moderate·3 mi·Est. 1.5–2 hrFamily-friendly, exciting hiking route in the Swabian-Franconian Forest, Baden-Württemberg. This entertaining route is an experience for young and old and offers exciting experiences in nature. On natural paths it goes through the impressive Hörschbach gorge to the rear Hörschbach waterfall. There are restaurants in the nearby Murrhardt. Highlights of the route: - Adventure-packed natural spectacle - Varying landscape - Experience for young and old
- 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 (15)·Moderate·5 mi·Est. 2–2.5 hrThis scenic route leads to the highest peak in the Swabian Alb, the Lemberg, in the district of Tuttlingen. The trail opens up the wooded summit plateau and leads to the Lemberghaus inn. The route runs along a varied mixture of well-maintained forest paths, rooty nature trails and steeper serpentines in the summit area. A central highlight is the 33-metre-high Lemberg Tower, from whose platform you can enjoy a magnificent panorama of the Alps, the Black Forest and the Stuttgart television...
- 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...
- 4.5 (8)·Moderate·5.7 mi·Est. 2.5–3 hrPopular, idyllic circular hike in the Strümpfelbachtal nature reserve, Baden-Württemberg. The circular route leads on natural paths through the Swabian-Franconian Forest Nature Park and along the banks of Lake Ebnisee. The nature reserve impresses with its unique flora and fauna and picturesque views. There are places to stop for a break. Highlights of the round: - Accessible by bus and train - Ebnisee with bathing possibility
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Where is the best river trail to hike in Swabian-Franconian Forest Nature Park?
According to users from AllTrails.com, the best river 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 river trail in Swabian-Franconian Forest Nature Park?
According to AllTrails.com, the longest river trail in Swabian-Franconian Forest Nature Park is Durch die Löwensteiner Berge. This trail is estimated to be 83.8 mi long.
How many river trails are in Swabian-Franconian Forest Nature Park?
There are 114 river trails in Swabian-Franconian Forest Nature Park.These river trails have an average 4.0-star ratingfrom 465 AllTrails community reviews.
Which river trail has the most elevation gain in Swabian-Franconian Forest Nature Park?
Georg-Fahrbach-Weg has the most elevation gain for river trails with 13,202 ft of total ascent. The park's runner-up is Durch die Löwensteiner Berge, which has 12,237 ft of elevation gain.
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- 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