Best wildlife 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...
- 4.8 (13)·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...
- 4.5 (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/
- 4.2 (12)·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
- 4.2 (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...
- 4.7 (7)·Easy·3.1 mi·Est. 1.5–2 hrPopular, beautiful circular route near Althütte, Baden-Württemberg. This short but impressive circular hiking trail starts at the playground with a barbecue area and a refuge and leads on natural paths through the forest. You are accompanied by impressive sequoia trees and the meditative silence of the forest. Highlights of the circular hike: - 100-year-old sequoias - Ochsenhau fountain - water treading pool
- 4.7 (7)·Moderate·4.2 mi·Est. 2–2.5 hrExplore and experience nature with all your senses in Mönchsberg, a suburb of Mainhardt. Highlights: - Listen to the sounds of the forest on dreamer loungers - Insights into the underwater world of a pond are given through a large pane of glass - Animal long jump competition with wild boar, deer, hare and fox
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Where is the best wildlife trail to hike in Swabian-Franconian Forest Nature Park?
According to users from AllTrails.com, the best wildlife 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 wildlife trail in Swabian-Franconian Forest Nature Park?
According to AllTrails.com, the longest wildlife trail in Swabian-Franconian Forest Nature Park is Georg-Fahrbach-Weg. This trail is estimated to be 76.5 mi long.
How many wildlife trails are in Swabian-Franconian Forest Nature Park?
There are 35 wildlife trails in Swabian-Franconian Forest Nature Park.These wildlife trails have an average 4.2-star ratingfrom 292 AllTrails community reviews.
Which wildlife trail has the most elevation gain in Swabian-Franconian Forest Nature Park?
Georg-Fahrbach-Weg has the most elevation gain for wildlife trails with 13,202 ft of total ascent. The park's runner-up is Breitenauer See zu Sulzbach an der Murr, which has 4,107 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