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Best waterfall trails in Spessart Nature Park

Best waterfall 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

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  1. #1 - 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...

  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 - Triefenstein 1: Chorherren, Grundherren und Burgherren

    4.4 (6)·Moderate·6.7 mi·Est. 3–3.5 hr
    Varied cultural hiking trail in the Spessart, Bavaria This beautiful cultural trail leads along the right side of the Main to the "Triefenden Stein", Neuenburg and the St. George's Church in Trennfeld. Highlights: - Beautiful views - Local flora and fauna - Dripping stone - Via Publica -------------------------------------------------- --------------------------------- This route is marked with a yellow EU boat on a blue background

  4. #4 - Trettstein Waterfall Loop

    3.4 (3)·Moderate·5.2 mi·Est. 2–2.5 hr
    Idyllic loop to the Trettstein waterfall, Bavaria. The loop leads along narrow paths from the starting point in Gräfenstein, following the Waitzenbach stream to the Trettstein, a waterfall that is unique in the wider area between the Spessart and Rhön. The route climbs gently up to the waterfall and even offers some beautiful views of the surrounding area. There are refreshment stops in Gräfendorf. Highlights: - Idyllic loop - Trettstein waterfall

  5. #5 - Kulturweg Aschaffenburg 2: Schweinheimer Passion

    3.2 (3)·Easy·4.4 mi·Est. 2–2.5 hr
    Panoramic circular hiking trail in the Spessart It goes through an open corridor through Schweinheim, around the Erbig and past the Sternberg. Highlights of the hike: - modern designed Church of the Nativity of the Virgin Mary - Heide am Neurod - Crosses on the Sternberg - historical mill houses on the Hensbach ----------------------- Accessible by bus and train

  6. #6 - Dietz-Weg

    5.0 (2)·Moderate·6.4 mi·Est. 3–3.5 hr

  7. #7 - Weser - Romantische Straße (D-Route 9) Etappe 12: Burgsinn - Würzburg

    5.0 (3)·Moderate·35.8 mi·Est. 13.5–15 hr
    Stage 12 of D-Route 9 (Weser - Romantic Road). The twelfth stage of D-Route 9 leads from Burgsinn in the Spessart Nature Park along the Sinn to Gemünden am Main, where Sinn flows into the Main. With Scherenburg, Storburg and Keltenburg, as well as numerous wineries, there are many reasons to make a stopover. We continue along the Main via Karlstadt to the stage destination Würzburg. Highlights: - Burgsinn municipality: Old and New Castle, Rienecker Tor, Fronhofer Schlösschen - Main...

  8. #8 - Aschaffenburg zum Halbwasenberg

    4.0 (1)·Moderate·25.2 mi·Est. 11–12 hr
    The mountain bike tour leads from Aschaffenburg to the western part of the Bavarian Spessart. The starting point of the tour is the Kronberg-Gymnasium in the Fasanerie. From there, the route runs via Bessenbach and Dörrmorsbach to the famous “Hohe Warte” restaurant and from there via Sulzbach and Schweinheim back to Aschaffenburg. It is designed for physically stronger and more experienced mountain bikers. The tour offers challenging and varied trails as well as impressive panoramic views,...

  9. #9 - Marktheidenfeld nach Triefenstein

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

  10. #10 - Small Loop at Mespelbrunn

    3.0 (1)·Moderate·3.2 mi·Est. 1.5–2 hr
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Where is the best waterfall trail to hike in Spessart Nature Park?

According to users from AllTrails.com, the best waterfall trail to hike in Spessart Nature Park is Main Cycle Path Stage 5: Würzburg - Lohr am Rhein, which has a 4.6 star rating from 16 reviews. This trail is 35.8 mi long with an elevation gain of 2,877 ft.

What is the longest waterfall trail in Spessart Nature Park?

According to AllTrails.com, the longest waterfall trail in Spessart Nature Park is Main Cycle Path Stage 5: Würzburg - Lohr am Rhein. This trail is estimated to be 35.8 mi long.

How many waterfall trails are in Spessart Nature Park?

There are 11 waterfall trails in Spessart Nature Park.These waterfall trails have an average 4.1-star ratingfrom 56 AllTrails community reviews.

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

Aschaffenburg zum Halbwasenberg has the most elevation gain for waterfall trails with 3,444 ft of total ascent. The park's runner-up is Weser - Romantische Straße (D-Route 9) Etappe 12: Burgsinn - Würzburg, which has 2,952 ft of elevation gain.

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