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Best cave trails in Spessart Nature Park

Best cave trails in Spessart Nature Park

4.5(19 reviews)

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Bavaria
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#13 of 21 nature parks

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Founded in 1960, the Spessart Nature Park covers 1710 km² and comprises one of the largest forest areas in Germany. At the border with Hesse, it merges into the Hessian Spessart Nature Park. The nature park encompasses a large part of the Sandstein-Spessart and Vorspessart natural areas. The Main river in particular shapes the landscape in the nature park. In the Hochspessart there is an extensive network of deeply incised valleys in which small streams flow. The nature park provides a habitat for many unique animals and plants, such as the water buffalo, lynx, bats, river pearl mussel and chess flower.

Top sights

Hahnenkamm
Hahnenkamm
Peak
Mühlgraben
Mühlgraben
River
Kallmuth
Kallmuth
Peak
Laubfirst
Laubfirst
Peak
Clingenburg
Clingenburg
Archaeological site
Burkardusgruft
Burkardusgruft
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Top trails

  1. #1 - Aschaffenburg 3: Gailbach - marble, stone and Spessartite

    4.6 (9)·Moderate·4.5 mi·Est. 2–2.5 hr
    Cultural-historical hiking trail in the Spessart The 3rd Aschaffenburg Culture Trail begins at the Matthäuskirche, leads over fields and through forests and opens up again and again to beautiful views of the Gailbacher landscape, the Rhine-Main area and - when the weather is clear - to the Feldberg im Taunus. There are places to stop for a break. Highlights of the hike: - several quarries - Kaiselsberg, Findberg, Stengerts and Weißberg - the former plague cemetery

  2. #2 - Von Bürgstadt nach Freudenbach und Großheubach

    5.0 (1)·Hard·18.2 mi·Est. 8.5–9.5 hr

  3. #3 - Franconian red wine hiking trail stage 5: Klingenberg - Großheubach

    4.5 (5)·Moderate·6.4 mi·Est. 2.5–3 hr
    A scenic section of the route in the Palatinate, Bavaria Passing numerous wine terraces, it goes from Klingenberg to Großheubach. There are places to stop for a break. Highlights: - Chapel of the Cross - Daniel's Cave

  4. #4 - Großheubach Loop 8

    5.0 (1)·Moderate·5.4 mi·Est. 2–2.5 hr
    A round on the banks of the Main via Kuhsteige, Steigeweg, Weinberg and to the Old Town Hall. The waymark is a white 8 on a red rectangle.
  5. Partenstein: Schwerspat und Eisenbahn

    #5 - Partenstein: Schwerspat und Eisenbahn

    4.0 (2)·Easy·2.9 mi·Est. 1.5–2 hr
    Popular cultural trail in the Spessart Nature Park, Bavaria This is a cultural trail of the Spessart Archaeological Project. The marking corresponds to the official trail markings. There are several showcases with information along the route. Further details can be found in the link under "Tips". There are places to stop for refreshments and the route can be reached by bus and train (short walk from Partenstein station).

  6. #6 - Marktheidenfeld nach Triefenstein

    4.0 (1)·Moderate·7.3 mi·Est. 3.5–4 hr

  7. #7 - Grossheubach Loop Trail 1

    Easy·3.7 mi·Est. 1.5–2 hr
    Popular loop trail in the Spessart Nature Park, Bavaria. This is a wonderful loop trail through the vineyards around the Grossheubacher Bischofsberg. Grossheubacher loop trail 1 starts at the old town hall and runs along the lower and upper Weinbergweg. A cultural and historical hiking highlight is the Franciscan monastery in Engelberg, which looks back on an eventful history. At the edge of the monastery garden you will find the well-hidden Stephan's Cave, a wonderful place of peace and...
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Frequently asked questions

Where is the best trail with caves to hike in Spessart Nature Park?

According to users from AllTrails.com, the best trail with caves to hike in Spessart Nature Park is Aschaffenburg 3: Gailbach - marble, stone and Spessartite, which has a 4.6 star rating from 9 reviews. This trail is 4.5 mi long with an elevation gain of 666 ft.

What is the longest trail with caves in Spessart Nature Park?

According to AllTrails.com, the longest trail with caves in Spessart Nature Park is Von Bürgstadt nach Freudenbach und Großheubach. This trail is estimated to be 18.2 mi long.

How many cave trails are in Spessart Nature Park?

There are 7 cave trails in Spessart Nature Park.These cave trails have an average 4.5-star ratingfrom 19 AllTrails community reviews.

Which cave trail has the most elevation gain in Spessart Nature Park?

Von Bürgstadt nach Freudenbach und Großheubach has the most elevation gain for cave trails with 3,106 ft of total ascent. The park's runner-up is Marktheidenfeld nach Triefenstein, which has 1,118 ft of elevation gain.

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