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Best wildlife trails in Spessart Nature Park

Best wildlife trails in Spessart Nature Park

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Bavaria
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#12 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.

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Top sights

Hahnenkamm
Hahnenkamm
Peak
Mühlgraben
Mühlgraben
River
Kallmuth
Kallmuth
Peak
Aschenbrunnen
Aschenbrunnen
Spring
Kriegelberg
Kriegelberg
Peak
Clingenburg
Clingenburg
Archaeological site

Top trails

  1. #1 - 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

  2. #2 - Gunzenbach - Hahnenkamm Loop

    4.7 (12)·Hard·9.3 mi·Est. 4.5–5 hr

  3. #3 - Freudenburg - Centgrafenkapelle - Stutzkapelle

    4.7 (10)·Hard·10.2 mi·Est. 5–5.5 hr

  4. #4 - Straßbessenbach - Dachsbuckel - Steigknückel

    4.4 (8)·Moderate·6.9 mi·Est. 3–3.5 hr
    There are places to stop for a break.

  5. #5 - 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...

  6. #6 - Johannesberg - Hahnenkamm

    3.9 (8)·Hard·10.9 mi·Est. 5–5.5 hr
    Popular loop trail in the Spessart Nature Park, Bavaria. This hike leads from Johannesberg to the Hahnenkamm, which at 435 m above sea level highest mountain of the Vorderspessart. The starting point of the route, which leads through forest, fields and meadows, is the car park by the church in Johannesberg. A highlight of the tour is the Ludwigsturm, a 19 m high observation tower on the Hahnenkamm. There is also a mountain inn here. Highlights of the hike: - idyllic meadow landscapes -...

  7. #7 - Faun - Hafenlohrtal - Karlshöhe

    4.8 (7)·Moderate·9.7 mi·Est. 4–4.5 hr
    Wooded circular hike near Rothenfels in the Spessart Nature Park, Bavaria. From the Faun hiking car park, you go via the Neue Wachenmühle, first through the Höchst Forest. Then the hiking route leads along the Hafenlohr through the Bremen Forest and finally back via the Lindenfurter Hof to the Fürstliche Forsthaus Karlshöhe (refreshment stops).

  8. #8 - Schollbrunn: Südlich des Äppeläquators

    4.3 (6)·Moderate·10.1 mi·Est. 4–4.5 hr
    Loop in the Spessart, Bavaria Schollbrunn is located south of the so-called "Äppeläquator" - that is, the language border from which "Apfel" (apple) is no longer said but "Appel". On this European Schollbrunnen cultural trail, there are numerous information boards that provide information about the Schollbrunn cultural landscape. It is one of the numerous cultural routes of the "Archäologisches Spessart-Projekt eV" association. Highlights: - St. Mark's Chapel - Grünau Charterhouse

  9. #9 - Neustadt am Main - Rothenfels

    4.4 (3)·Moderate·7.2 mi·Est. 3–3.5 hr
    There are places to stop for a break.

  10. #10 - Echterspfahl - Zeugplatte - Heimbuchenthal - Mespelbrunn Castle

    4.1 (4)·Moderate·7.4 mi·Est. 3–3.5 hr
    Popular loop trail in the Spessart Nature Park, Bavaria. This almost 12 km long route begins at the Echterspfahl car park. A special highlight of this hike is Mespelbrunn Castle. The romantic moated castle is internationally known and can be visited. Highlights of the hike: - Mespelbrunn Castle - Heimbuchenthal - Zeugplatte - Echterspfahl
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Where is the best wildlife trail to hike in Spessart Nature Park?

According to users from AllTrails.com, the best wildlife trail to hike in Spessart Nature Park is Circular hiking trails Johannesberg: Red Hare, which has a 4.2 star rating from 21 reviews. This trail is 4.4 mi long with an elevation gain of 695 ft.

What is the longest wildlife trail in Spessart Nature Park?

According to AllTrails.com, the longest wildlife trail in Spessart Nature Park is Bike tour from Sulzbach to Miltenberg through the Hafenlohr valley. This trail is estimated to be 71.9 mi long.

How many wildlife trails are in Spessart Nature Park?

There are 68 wildlife trails in Spessart Nature Park.These wildlife trails have an average 3.8-star ratingfrom 187 AllTrails community reviews.

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

Donkey path has the most elevation gain for wildlife trails with 7,483 ft of total ascent. The park's runner-up is Run of madmen, which has 3,789 ft of elevation gain.

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