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Best partially-paved trails in Spessart Nature Park

Best partially-paved trails in Spessart Nature Park

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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
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 - Trettstein Waterfall

    4.6 (20)·Moderate·6 mi·Est. 2.5–3 hr
    Beautiful loop in the Bavarian Rhön. The highlight of the hike is the idyllic Trettstein waterfall, whose mini-climate provides a little bit of coolness on hot summer days. But it's also worth a visit in winter when the icicles grow here. The trail starts at the small car park very close to Gräfendorf railway station on the Franconian Saale. Highlights: - Trettstein waterfall - Wildflowers in the forest

  3. #3 - 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

  4. #4 - Vom Gasthof Zum Spessart zum Wasserschloss Mespelbrunn

    4.1 (5)·Moderate·6.1 mi·Est. 2.5–3 hr

  5. #5 - From Kreuzwertheim to the Himmelreich

    4.4 (10)·Moderate·8.9 mi·Est. 4–4.5 hr
    Popular loop trail in the Spessart Nature Park, Bavaria. This is a wonderful hike into the untouched nature of the Himmelreich, a wooded peninsula in the Mainschleife near Urphar. The hike from Kreuzwertheim runs on well-developed hiking trails and narrow paths through the forest. There are two ascents to be mastered - sturdy shoes and a little fitness do not hurt on this tour through the Himmelreich. Highlights of the hike: - Main loop at Urphar - Forest area "Himmelreich" - Views of the...

  6. #6 - Franconian red wine hiking trail stage 4: Erlenbach - Klingenberg

    3.8 (6)·Moderate·3.5 mi·Est. 1.5–2 hr
    Entertaining route section in the Palatinate, Bavaria. In the Spessart Nature Park, following the course of the Main, it goes from Erlenbach one place further to Klingenberg am Main. At the destination there are numerous rest stops and wine bars. Highlights: - Pavilion Erlenbach - Klingenberg Pavilion - Rosengarten Klingenberg

  7. #7 - Gunzenbach - Hahnenkamm Loop

    4.6 (11)·Hard·9.4 mi·Est. 5–5.5 hr

  8. #8 - Rueckersbacher Schlucht from Hoerstein

    4.8 (5)·Moderate·9.4 mi·Est. 4.5–5 hr
    Popular loop trail in the Spessart Nature Park, Bavaria. This beautiful loop trail starts in Hoerstein and leads over long distances through the forest and along the edges of the forest. The highlight is certainly the Rueckersbacher gorge, an idyllic stream valley in the middle of the forest. Highlights of the hike: - Vineyards - Hoerstein - Rueckersbach Gorge - idyllic forest paths

  9. #9 - Main Valley: Woerth am Main - Laudenbach - Miltenberg

    4.3 (9)·Moderate·30.3 mi·Est. 11.5–12.5 hr
    Popular bike ride in Spessart Nature Park, Bavaria. This beautiful bike tour explores the Main Valley between Woerth am Main and Miltenberg. Numerous pretty towns, many of them with rest stops and train stations, are crossed. You cycle almost continuously on well-developed cycle paths and side roads with little traffic. Highlights of the tour: - Main - Woerth am Main - Laudenbach - Miltenberg - Castle Loewenstein

  10. #10 - Rottenberg - Feldkahl: Two Castles and The Bloopiffer

    4.5 (9)·Moderate·7.4 mi·Est. 3–3.5 hr
    Popular loop in the Spessart Nature Park, Bavaria. This loop is a European cultural trail of the Archaeological Spessart project. On a beautiful route, the two towns of Rottenberg and Feldkahl are passed, among other things. Several information boards report on the rich and exciting history of the two places in the course of the circular hike (see also waypoints on the map). There are places to stop. Highlights of the hike: - Tumulus - Feldkahl - Rottendorf - Feldkahler Chapel - Alter...
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Frequently asked questions

Where is the best partially-paved trail to hike in Spessart Nature Park?

According to users from AllTrails.com, the best partially-paved 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 partially-paved trail in Spessart Nature Park?

According to AllTrails.com, the longest partially-paved trail in Spessart Nature Park is Donkey path. This trail is estimated to be 70.1 mi long.

How many partially paved trails are in Spessart Nature Park?

There are 156 partially paved trails in Spessart Nature Park.These partially paved trails have an average 4.1-star ratingfrom 418 AllTrails community reviews.

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

Donkey path has the most elevation gain for partially paved trails with 9,891 ft of total ascent. The park's runner-up is Run of madmen, which has 6,361 ft of elevation gain.

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