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Best historic site trails in Spessart Nature Park

Best historic site trails in Spessart Nature Park

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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
Attraction

Top trails

  1. #1 - Alzenau 2: forest and pilgrimage

    4.2 (33)·Moderate·5.3 mi·Est. 2.5–3 hr
    Varied round tour in the Spessart A nice mix of history and nature. You can start with a visit to Alzenau Castle and then climb to the summit of the Hahnenkamm, where there is a beer garden and an observation tower. The way back to Alzenau takes the Seven Pain Path - hopefully without it. The hike is easily accessible by bus and train. Highlights: - City church in Alzenau - Hahnenkamm with Ludwigsturm - Maria zum Rauhen Wind pilgrimage church

  2. #2 - Main Cycle Path Stage 5: Würzburg - Lohr am Rhein

    4.6 (16)·Moderate·35.8 mi·Est. 13.5–15 hr
    5th day's stage from Würzburg to Lohr am Rhein on the popular Main Cycle Route long-distance cycle route in Central Germany The Main Cycle Path is an official long-distance cycle path of numerous German tourism organizations and leads through the federal states of Bavaria and Rhineland-Palatinate. The signage consists of a gray and green square labeled "mainradweg". Highlights: - Cycling along the imposing river landscape of the river Main and in the Spessart - Visit to the Snow White town...

  3. #3 - Main Cycle Path Stage 6: Lohr am Main - Wertheim

    4.6 (18)·Moderate·26.1 mi·Est. 11–12 hr
    6th stage from Lohr am Rhein in the Spessart region to Wertheim on the popular Mainradweg long-distance cycle route in central Germany. The Mainradweg is an official long-distance cycle route of numerous German tourism organizations and runs through the German states of Bavaria and Rhineland-Palatinate. The signage consists of a gray and green square with the inscription "Mainradweg". This stage leads from the beautiful half-timbered town of Lohr to Wertheim. The old town and the historic...

  4. #4 - Klingenberg: Vom Ton, Steinen und Scherben

    4.5 (9)·Moderate·4.8 mi·Est. 2–2.5 hr
    Loop on the Main This European cultural route is not, as one might think, about music, but about the role of the soil type clay in the history of Klingenberg. There are places to stop for a break. Highlights: - Lookout tower on the ring wall - Clingenburg - Viticulture and local history museum in the old town

  5. #5 - Kleinostheim: 10 Jahre länger leben… - grüne Route

    4.7 (15)·Moderate·7.4 mi·Est. 3.5–4 hr
    Promising circular hike in the Bavarian Spessart. This European cultural route takes you to the Rückersbach Gorge, the Sternberg and the Waldsee. If you want, you can make a loop in the Waldstadt settlement. The waymark is the yellow EU ship on a blue background. ---------------------------- Accessible by bus and train

  6. #6 - Kräht der Hahn auf dem Hahnenkamm

    4.1 (16)·Moderate·7.2 mi·Est. 4–4.5 hr
    On lonely forest paths in the Hahnenkamm. The tour leads over the castle stables of the Randenburg, which was razed in the Middle Ages, up to the ring wall on the Schanzenkopf, over the Elbernhöhe down to the Hemsbacher Kreuz, on the Eichhörnchenweg later Pilzweg to Buchwald, on the ridge line back to the Hahnenkammhaus, and back down to the starting point - the hiking car park Oberwald. Although it is not a cross-country tour, it is still recommended to wear hiking boots as the tour contains...

  7. #7 - Circular hiking trails Johannesberg: Red Hare

    4.2 (21)·Moderate·4.4 mi·Est. 2–2.5 hr
    Scenic circular hike around Johannesberg in the Spessart Nature Park with animal observers. Marking: Red rabbit on a white background Highlights of the hike: - Chapel of the Good Shepherd with a beautiful view - Idyllic Affenbach Valley ------------------------------------------ Accessible by bus and train

  8. #8 - Mespelbrunn: Räuberlandweg 3

    4.3 (12)·Hard·11.8 mi·Est. 6–6.5 hr
    Beautiful, historical circular hike in Mespelbrunn, Bavaria. This beautiful circular tour, which leads through the Spessart Nature Park, offers many great views around Mespelbrunn. Highlights of the tour: - Mespelbrunn moated castle with refreshments - Chapel "Lady of the Mountains" - Chapel Hill - High Wart house - Ash well - Bremen Trench - Banneux Chapel

  9. #9 - Schwarzer Fuchs Rundwanderung ab Hemsbach

    4.1 (12)·Moderate·5 mi·Est. 2.5–3 hr

  10. #10 - Erlenbach - Klingenberg

    4.5 (7)·Moderate·4.9 mi·Est. 2–2.5 hr
    Panoramic hike through the Chu-Franconian vineyards on the Main This beautiful hike begins at the parking lot on Mechenharder Straße. There are public toilets right at the beginning near the Pavilion Erlenbach. At the modern pavilions (terroir f Churfranken) there is not only a lot worth knowing about Franconian wine but also a great all-round view of the river landscape. Highlights: - terroir f Churfranken Pavilions - Bird of prey station near the route
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Where is the best historic site trail to hike in Spessart Nature Park?

According to users from AllTrails.com, the best historic site trail to hike in Spessart Nature Park is Alzenau 2: forest and pilgrimage, which has a 4.2 star rating from 33 reviews. This trail is 5.3 mi long with an elevation gain of 1,056 ft.

What is the longest historic site trail in Spessart Nature Park?

According to AllTrails.com, the longest historic site trail in Spessart Nature Park is Main-Tauber-Fränkischer-Radachter (Bayerischer Abschnitt). This trail is estimated to be 123.5 mi long.

How many historic site trails are in Spessart Nature Park?

There are 232 historic site trails in Spessart Nature Park.These historic site trails have an average 4.1-star ratingfrom 876 AllTrails community reviews.

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

Spessart Tour: Sailauf - Lohr am Main - Eschau has the most elevation gain for historic site trails with 15,551 ft of total ascent. The park's runner-up is Main-Tauber-Fränkischer-Radachter (Bayerischer Abschnitt), which has 10,380 ft of elevation gain.

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