Naturpark Steigerwald, a nature park in the heart of Franconia, Germany, offers a diverse landscape ideal for outdoor pursuits. This region is characterized by extensive forests, picturesque vineyards, and numerous ponds, providing varied terrain for exploration. Approximately half of its 1,280 square kilometers is protected landscape, ensuring a rich natural environment for several sports like touring cycling, hiking, mountain biking, road cycling, and more.
Naturpark Steigerwald provides a wide array of outdoor activities forâŠ
210
Routes
4.6
(5543)
Average rating
23251
People visited

4.6
(113)
344
hikers
9.91km
03:20
200m
200m
Hard hike. Good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.

4.6
(95)
328
hikers
6.80km
01:49
70m
70m
Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

4.7
(75)
262
hikers
14.6km
04:05
290m
290m
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

4.7
(211)
789
hikers
8.55km
02:31
240m
240m
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
Get access to more routes and recommendations from other explorers.
Sign up for free
Already have an account?

4.6
(77)
268
riders
39.8km
02:26
230m
230m
Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

4.5
(67)
191
riders
38.3km
02:20
260m
260m
Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

4.3
(8)
47
riders
60.6km
04:10
750m
750m
Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

4.8
(4)
15
riders
98.6km
06:26
660m
660m
Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. You may need to push your bike for some segments of this route.
Get access to more routes and recommendations from other explorers.
Sign up for free
Already have an account?

4.9
(26)
99
riders
50.4km
04:26
700m
700m
Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary.

4.4
(19)
87
riders
21.7km
01:54
470m
480m
Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary.

4.8
(5)
23
riders
34.5km
03:04
570m
570m
Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary.

5.0
(37)
162
riders
52.7km
04:29
750m
750m
Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary.
Get access to more routes and recommendations from other explorers.
Sign up for free
Already have an account?

4.6
(32)
225
riders
40.4km
01:41
260m
260m
Easy road ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

5.0
(8)
78
riders
Easy road ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

5.0
(4)
98
riders
Hard road ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

4.8
(16)
98
riders
50.9km
02:15
180m
180m
Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride.
Get access to more routes and recommendations from other explorers.
Sign up for free
Already have an account?

4.0
(8)
262
runners
18.0km
02:13
410m
410m
Hard run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

4.8
(6)
133
runners
11.1km
01:09
60m
50m
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

3.5
(2)
135
runners
Hard run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

4.9
(8)
142
runners
10.9km
01:08
60m
60m
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
Get access to more routes and recommendations from other explorers.
Sign up for free
Already have an account?

4
riders
Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. You may need to push your bike for some segments of this route.

5.0
(2)
15
riders
30.6km
01:53
370m
370m
Moderate gravel ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

5.0
(1)
9
riders
Moderate gravel ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

6
riders
60.6km
03:30
560m
560m
Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
Get access to more routes and recommendations from other explorers.
Sign up for free
Already have an account?

3
hikers
13.3km
03:31
120m
120m
Moderate mountaineering route. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

1
hikers
Easy mountaineering route. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

1
hikers
14.8km
03:57
170m
170m
Moderate mountaineering route. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
Naturpark Steigerwald offers a variety of outdoor activities, including Touring cycling, Hiking, Mountain biking, Road cycling, and Jogging. The park features over 6,000 routes across these sports. Approximately half of the park's 494 square miles (1,280 square kilometers) is protected landscape.
Naturpark Steigerwald provides family-friendly hiking options suitable for various age groups. These trails often pass through scenic areas. Specific routes and details can be found in the Family-friendly hikes in Naturpark Steigerwald guide.
Naturpark Steigerwald offers numerous cycling routes through vineyards and ancient forests. Paths range from relaxed vineyard routes to more challenging forest trails. More information on cycling options is available in the Cycling in Naturpark Steigerwald guide.
Naturpark Steigerwald has over 1,360 miles (1,360 kilometers) of mountain biking trails. These routes wind through vineyards and forests, offering varying levels of difficulty from easy to advanced. Mountain bikers should observe rules, especially in protected landscape areas.
The park is characterized by vast forests, particularly beech and oak trees, and numerous small ponds, earning it the nickname 'land of 1,000 ponds.' Picturesque vineyards are found along the western edge, and the southern Steigerwald features isolated mountains with meadow valleys.
Naturpark Steigerwald contains cultural treasures such as the Cistercian abbey in Ebrach, dating back to 1127. Charming half-timbered houses are present in towns like Bad Windsheim, Castell, and Gerolzhofen. The Franconian Living History Museum in Bad Windsheim offers insights into rural culture.
Naturpark Steigerwald is a popular destination on komoot, with more than 345,000 visitors sharing their experiences. Routes in the park have an average rating of 4.58 out of 5 stars. There are over 6,000 routes available for various sports.
Naturpark Steigerwald offers trails suitable for hiking with dogs. These routes provide opportunities for outdoor exploration with canine companions. Details on specific dog-friendly options can be found in the Dog-friendly hikes in Naturpark Steigerwald guide.
Komoot offers several guides for Naturpark Steigerwald, including Hiking in Naturpark Steigerwald, Cycling in Naturpark Steigerwald, and MTB Trails in Naturpark Steigerwald. Other guides cover family-friendly hikes, traffic-free bike rides, and easy hikes.
The official website for Naturpark Steigerwald is www.steigerwald-naturpark.de. For general inquiries, the main office phone number for Naturpark Steigerwald e.V. is +49 9161/92-1523.
Naturpark Steigerwald includes routes suitable for beginners and those seeking easy cycling experiences. These paths often traverse gentle terrain through vineyards and forests. The Traffic-free bike rides in Naturpark Steigerwald guide offers relevant options.
Naturpark Steigerwald features vast forests, particularly beech forests with mighty trunks and majestic oak trees. These woodlands are a prominent feature, especially between the Zabelstein Mountains and Ebrach, and are part of the Keuper Uplands.
Many cycling routes in Naturpark Steigerwald offer scenic viewpoints. These locations provide panoramic views of Franconia, including river valleys and the diverse landscape. The northern part of the park, extending to Zabelstein Mountain, is known for such views.

