Best long trails in Steigerwald Nature Park
The Steigerwald Nature Park is the heart of the Franconian Keuperland. It begins in the Haßberge mountains in the north and extends to the Franconian heights in the south. In total, the nature park covers a good 129,000 hectares and stretches across six districts. Outstanding forest stands, special features such as the middle forest or hute forest management, but also floodplains or dry and nutrient-poor grassland areas form the habitat for a special diversity of species.
Top sights
Top trails
- 4.3 (24)·Moderate·8 mi·Est. 3.5–4 hrIdyllic loop in the Steigerwald, Bavaria. The TraumRunde Iphofen leads through the cultural heritage Mittelwald and inspires with wonderful views of the region's vineyards. The start is the parking lot at the leisure area Ringsbühl, there are also toilets here. On the way you can find regional Franconian cuisine in the Augustiner am See inn and there are also places to stop for refreshments in Iphofen. Highlights: - "Iphöfer Kalb" vineyard - Beckahan oak - Speckfeld ruins - Mittelwald...
- 4.3 (9)·Moderate·36.6 mi·Est. 13.5–14.5 hr3rd day stage from Bamberg to Schweinfurt on the popular long-distance Main River Cycle Path in central Germany The "Mainradweg" is an official long-distance cycle route of numerous German tourism organisations and runs through the federal states of Bavaria and Rhineland-Palatinate. The signage consists of a grey and green square with the inscription "mainradweg". There are numerous opportunities to stroll and stop for refreshments in the towns. The Main River Cycle Path can be cycled as a...
- 4.3 (6)·Moderate·6.9 mi·Est. 3.5–4 hrPopular loop trail in the Steigerwald Nature Park, Bavaria. The dream tour of Castell begins and ends in the romantic wine village of Castell. You walk through vineyards, over a high plateau and to a castle ruin. After the hike, you can stop at one of the inns in Castell. Highlights of the hike: - Vineyards - Castell: late baroque parish church and viniculture museum - Ruins of the Castle of Castell - View of the Steigerwald foothills - old vineyard cottage - Traenksee
- 3.9 (11)·Moderate·9.7 mi·Est. 4.5–5 hrPromising circular hike in the Bavarian Steigerwald from Iphofen. The beautiful, varied hiking trail leads along the Iphöfer vineyards, where grape varieties such as Dornfelder, Müller-Thurgau and Riesling grow. At the picture oak you can eat the food you have brought with you and have a rest. -------------------------------- Accessible by bus and train
- 5.0 (2)·Moderate·34.8 mi·Est. 12.5–14 hrThis route is stage 1 of the Aischtal-Radweg, a long-distance cycling trail in Germany, running from Rothenburg ob der Tauber to Neustadt an der Aisch. Departing Rothenburg's medieval old town, the path climbs through the orchard slopes of the Frankenhöhe Nature Park toward Bad Windsheim, home to thermal baths and the Freilandmuseum. It then skirts the Ipsheim vineyards below Hoheneck Castle to finish in historic Neustadt an der Aisch. Overnight stays are available in local guesthouses,...
- 3.9 (4)·Hard·10.7 mi·Est. 5–5.5 hrPanoramic route section in the Steigerwald, Bavaria The fourth stage of the Steigerwald Panoramaweg is full of unforgettable moments. It goes over a vineyard and past historic castles. Again and again you have great views of the Franconian landscape - it's not for nothing that you will find the "most beautiful foresight in Franconia" on the Casteller Reitsteig. There are places to stop for a break. Highlights: - Schwanberg Castle with Castle Park - Cypress Lake - Castell castle ruins -...
- 4.2 (4)·Hard·11.8 mi·Est. 5.5–6 hrWooded circular hike near Nenzenheim in the Steigerwald Nature Park. The hiking trail leads to the southwestern highlights of the Steigerwald. Nice circular hike starting in Nenzenheim. Based on tour no. 38 from the Steigerwald hiking guide from Bergverlag Rother. Refreshments in Nenzenheim, Frankenberg Castle and the Weinparadiesscheune above Bullenheim.
Visitor info
The Steigerwald-Zentrum Handthal awaits its visitors between April and October from Tuesday to Sunday from 10:00 to 18:00 and between November to March from Thursday to Sunday from 11:00 to 16:00. Admission is free. Visitors can experience the topic of sustainability up close in an exciting exhibition with interactive hands-on stations for all age groups.
Headed to a park?
Take AllTrails with you
Activities
- Backpacking trails in Steigerwald Nature Park
- Bike touring trails in Steigerwald Nature Park
- Camping trails in Steigerwald Nature Park
- Mountain biking trails in Steigerwald Nature Park
- Road biking trails in Steigerwald Nature Park
- Running trails in Steigerwald Nature Park
- Walking trails in Steigerwald Nature Park
Attractions
- Beach trails in Steigerwald Nature Park
- Easy trails in Steigerwald Nature Park
- Forest trails in Steigerwald Nature Park
- Hard trails in Steigerwald Nature Park
- Lake trails in Steigerwald Nature Park
- Long trails in Steigerwald Nature Park
- Moderate trails in Steigerwald Nature Park
- River trails in Steigerwald Nature Park
- Short trails in Steigerwald Nature Park
- Trails with historic sites in Steigerwald Nature Park
- Trails with views in Steigerwald Nature Park
- Wildflower trails in Steigerwald Nature Park
- Wildlife trails in Steigerwald Nature Park