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Best partially-paved trails in Steigerwald Nature Park

Best partially-paved trails in Steigerwald Nature Park

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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

Mauer am Hang
Mauer am Hang
Attraction
Schwanberg
Schwanberg
Peak
Schloßberg
Schloßberg
Peak
Schloßbuck
Schloßbuck
Peak
Iphöfer Knuck
Iphöfer Knuck
Viewpoint
Schloss Schwanberg
Schloss Schwanberg
Castle

Top trails

  1. #1 - Bad Windsheim circular hiking trail BW1

    4.7 (15)·Moderate·8.6 mi·Est. 3–3.5 hr

  2. #2 - Iphöfer Kronsberg and Kalb

    3.9 (11)·Moderate·9.7 mi·Est. 4.5–5 hr
    Promising 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

  3. #3 - Waldläufer Loop Trail from Handthal

    4.7 (2)·Moderate·6.4 mi·Est. 3–3.5 hr
    Romantic circular route through vineyards and forests around the restaurant paradise of Handthal. Marking: Green hiker under a stylized tree on a white background with black lettering "O2"

  4. #4 - Aisch Valley Cycle Path Stage 1: Rothenburg ob der Tauber - Neustadt an der Aisch

    5.0 (2)·Moderate·34.8 mi·Est. 12.5–14 hr
    This 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,...

  5. #5 - Iffigheimer und Bullenheimer Berg

    4.2 (4)·Hard·11.8 mi·Est. 5.5–6 hr
    Wooded 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.

  6. #6 - Loop in the Erbracher forest

    4.7 (3)·Moderate·7.3 mi·Est. 3.5–4 hr

  7. #7 - Obersteinbach nach Frankfurt über Thierberg

    4.0 (2)·Moderate·9.5 mi·Est. 4–4.5 hr

  8. #8 - Hosler Jugendwanderweg

    4.0 (3)·Moderate·7.9 mi·Est. 3–3.5 hr
    Varied youth hiking trail near Burghaslach, Bavaria. This idyllic circular hike starts at the church square in Burghaslach and leads over the Griefenberg to the forest playground. An educational forest path leads up to the Drei-Franken-Stein. Here you can take a break, have a picnic and enjoy the view of Franconia. You can comfortably return to the starting point of the tour on beautiful forest paths. Highlights: - forest playground - Water educational trail - Forest nature trail -...

  9. #9 - Nenzenheim Loop N1

    5.0 (1)·Moderate·8.1 mi·Est. 3.5–4 hr
    A varied circular hike from Nenzenheim to the Steigerwald Nature Park. The beautiful circular route leads across the wooden meadow to Schenkensee, Wolfsee and forest paths to two other lakes. Then go over the Obstleerpfad and the landscape lake back to the starting point. ----------------------------------------- Accessible by bus and train

  10. #10 - Windsheim - Schloßbuck

    5.0 (3)·Moderate·6.7 mi·Est. 2.5–3 hr
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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.

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Frequently asked questions

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

According to users from AllTrails.com, the best partially-paved trail to hike in Steigerwald Nature Park is Bad Windsheim circular hiking trail BW1, which has a 4.7 star rating from 15 reviews. This trail is 8.6 mi long with an elevation gain of 669 ft.

What is the longest partially-paved trail in Steigerwald Nature Park?

According to AllTrails.com, the longest partially-paved trail in Steigerwald Nature Park is Steigerwald Panoramaweg. This trail is estimated to be 100.9 mi long.

How many partially paved trails are in Steigerwald Nature Park?

There are 66 partially paved trails in Steigerwald Nature Park.These partially paved trails have an average 4.0-star ratingfrom 77 AllTrails community reviews.

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

Steigerwald Panoramaweg has the most elevation gain for partially paved trails with 14,744 ft of total ascent. The park's runner-up is Celtic adventure trail (long-distance hiking trail), which has 10,095 ft of elevation gain.

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