Best wildlife trails in Franconian Forest Nature Park
Dense forests, panoramic plateaus and deep meadow valleys are the striking landscapes of the Franconian Forest Nature Park. The wild and romantic Steinachklamm gorge and the Höllental valley are just a few examples of the impressive nature to be found in the nature park. Flora and fauna are rich in species and rare animal and plant species, for example the black stork, woodlark, arnica or club marmoset, are at home in the Franconian Forest, which is why almost 50% of the area is covered with forest, which is why the Franconian Forest is also known as the "Green Crown of Bavaria".
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- 4.7 (40)·Moderate·7 mi·Est. 3.5–4 hrExciting circular hike in the Franconian Forest Nature Park near Lichtenberg. The hiking route leads once through the Höllental, a wild and romantic nature reserve in the Franconian Forest. The gorge, which is up to 170 meters deep in places, is unique in the Franconian Forest with its large boulders that line the slopes and sometimes fill entire sea of boulders. ---- Parking at the beginning of the route
- 3.6 (11)·Hard·12.1 mi·Est. 5–5.5 hrThis route follows stage 7 of the Rennsteig, connecting Spechtsbrunn with Brennersgrün on a historically significant section along the Thuringian-Bavarian border. The trail leads through dense spruce forests of the Franconian Forest and passes the Kalte Küche, a historic inn on an old trade route. A special highlight is hiking along the Green Belt, where old boundary stones and relics of the former inner-German border line the path. Overnight stays are available in guesthouses in Spechtsbrunn...
- 3.7 (5)·Moderate·5.5 mi·Est. 3–3.5 hrYou should plan around 3 hours for this round. At the beginning it is a little steeper uphill, you get to the slopes around the Selbitz valley. From here you have wonderful views down, for example from the viewpoint King David. At the end of the round there is a park with a fountain and an information point.
- 4.8 (3)·Moderate·6.6 mi·Est. 3–3.5 hrIt goes to the rock formation King David in Hell Valley. It starts in Issigau, from here you walk towards Eichenstein. It goes a bit over paved roads, you have a wonderful view of the landscape. You turn into the Frankenweg and walk to the inn "Zum Hirschsprung", after which it soon goes on a forest path and into nature - you walk over a hill to the viewpoint King David. Those who are sure-footed can take a detour to the deer jump a little later - according to legend, a magnificent deer...
- 4.5 (4)·Easy·3.6 mi·Est. 1.5–2 hrVaried nature trail in the Franconian Forest Nature Park near Wallenfels, Bavaria. On the "Lamitzpfad" nature trail, the nature park's characteristic triad of meadow valleys, steep wooded slopes and cleared plateaus can be explored. The loop starts at the raft landing stage in Schnappenhammer. The trail is marked with a purple tassel flower and flyers about the trail can be found at the starting point. With a bit of luck, energetic beavers can be observed shaping the landscape and creating...
- 4.3 (2)·Hard·16 mi·Est. 8–8.5 hrVaried mountain bike tour in the Franconian Forest Nature Park, Bavaria. This MTB tour starts in Wallenfels and leads from there in a 25 km long loop via Geuser and Zeyern. A high proportion of forest promises a lot of natural riding fun. You should bring some time with you to enjoy the view from the lookout tower after climbing to the Radspitze. Thanks to its position on one of the highest peaks in the Franconian Forest, the Radspitzturm offers a fantastic all-round view of the...
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Where is the best wildlife trail to hike in Franconian Forest Nature Park?
According to users from AllTrails.com, the best wildlife trail to hike in Franconian Forest Nature Park is Durch das Höllental, which has a 4.7 star rating from 40 reviews. This trail is 7.0 mi long with an elevation gain of 1,354 ft.
What is the longest wildlife trail in Franconian Forest Nature Park?
According to AllTrails.com, the longest wildlife trail in Franconian Forest Nature Park is Wallenfels - Geuser - Zeyern. This trail is estimated to be 16.0 mi long.
How many wildlife trails are in Franconian Forest Nature Park?
There are 15 wildlife trails in Franconian Forest Nature Park.These wildlife trails have an average 4.1-star ratingfrom 77 AllTrails community reviews.
Which wildlife trail has the most elevation gain in Franconian Forest Nature Park?
Wallenfels - Geuser - Zeyern has the most elevation gain for wildlife trails with 2,906 ft of total ascent. The park's runner-up is Höhenweg RWF 57, which has 1,853 ft of elevation gain.
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Points of interest
- Hässlerskapf
- Hazel Hill
- Selbitz
- Blick zum Hirschsprung
- König David
- Höllental
- Besucherbergwerk Friedrich-Wilhelm-Stollen
- Trinkwassertalsperre Mauthaus (Vorstaubecken)
- Ködeltalsperre (Trinkwassertalsperre Mauthaus)
- Der Rote Turm
- Langesbühl
- Steinachklamm
- Zwölf Apostel
- Kesselfels
- Wohnmobilstellplatz des Marktes Steinwiesen
- Gesteinsfaltung
- Schloß Rudolphstein
- Haßlach
- Kurhaus
- Prinzregent-Luitpold-Saal