Heßdorf, a region in Middle Franconia, Bavaria, Germany, is characterized by rolling hills and picturesque fields, offering a diverse landscape for outdoor pursuits. Known as the "Tor zum Seebachgrund," the area features natural elements like the Dechsendorfer Weiher and the scenic Seebach Valley. This varied topography provides suitable terrain for several sports like touring cycling, road cycling, hiking, jogging, and more.
Heßdorf offers a wide range of outdoor activities, with more than 100 routes available…
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4.6
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Average rating
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4.1
(56)
327
riders
31.2km
01:50
170m
170m
Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

4.7
(10)
81
riders
30.9km
01:52
190m
190m
Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

4.6
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30
riders
31.3km
01:50
130m
130m
Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

4.3
(3)
50
riders
24.3km
01:28
140m
140m
Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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4.6
(61)
234
hikers
6.80km
01:44
30m
30m
Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

4.6
(5)
32
hikers
Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

4.7
(6)
27
hikers
12.4km
03:15
100m
110m
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

4.3
(6)
15
hikers
13.2km
03:28
100m
100m
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
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84
riders
31.7km
01:15
150m
150m
Easy road ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

3.8
(4)
61
riders
Moderate road ride. Great for any fitness level. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride.

4.5
(4)
57
riders
48.5km
02:00
240m
240m
Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

4.0
(1)
51
riders
Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.
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4.5
(4)
34
riders
38.2km
02:13
330m
330m
Moderate gravel ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

4.1
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23
riders
31.0km
01:34
150m
150m
Easy gravel ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

8
riders
79.8km
04:35
480m
480m
Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

5.0
(2)
10
riders
47.8km
02:27
230m
230m
Moderate gravel ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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4.3
(3)
38
runners
6.09km
00:38
30m
30m
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

5.0
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21
runners
7.34km
00:46
40m
40m
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

5.0
(2)
15
runners
6.20km
00:39
40m
40m
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

12
runners
5.12km
00:32
20m
20m
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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4.0
(4)
9
riders
Easy mountain bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Suitable for all skill levels.

5
riders
Moderate mountain bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Advanced riding skills necessary.

2
riders
21.2km
01:28
130m
130m
Easy mountain bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Suitable for all skill levels.

5.0
(1)
5
riders
36.0km
02:13
190m
190m
Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels.
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Heßdorf offers a variety of outdoor activities including Touring cycling, Road cycling, Hiking, Jogging, Gravel biking, and Mountain biking. The region features 199 routes with an average rating of 4.53 stars from over 6,000 ratings. More than 73,000 visitors have explored the area.
Heßdorf provides numerous cycling routes for various disciplines. Touring cyclists can find 57 routes, while road cyclists have 5 options. Gravel biking and Mountain biking also have dedicated routes. Explore options in the Cycling around Heßdorf guide.
Heßdorf features 75 hiking routes, suitable for various skill levels. Trails often lead through rolling hills, picturesque fields, and past landmarks like Atzelsberg Castle. More information is available in the Hiking around Heßdorf guide.
Key natural features include the Dechsendorfer Weiher (Großer Bischofsweiher), a large recreational lake with a circular path. The region is also known as the "Tor zum Seebachgrund," hinting at the scenic Seebach Valley. Rolling hills and picturesque fields characterize the landscape.
The circular path around the Dechsendorfer Weiher is suitable for family cycling and walking. Many routes through the picturesque fields and gentle paths are accessible for various fitness levels. Specific family-friendly options can be found within the general cycling and hiking guides.
Heßdorf features the historic Atzelsberg Castle, rebuilt from 1705, with maintained grounds. Nearby, a "fairy tale pond" (Märchenweiher) adds to the scenic beauty. The Dechsendorfer Weiher is a significant recreational area.
Heßdorf offers 36 dedicated jogging routes. The circular path around the Dechsendorfer Weiher is particularly suitable for running. Further options are detailed in the Running Trails around Heßdorf guide.
Komoot offers several guides for Heßdorf, including Cycling around Heßdorf, Hiking around Heßdorf, and Running Trails around Heßdorf. Guides are also available for Road Cycling, Gravel biking, and MTB Trails.
The official website for the municipality of Heßdorf is www.hessdorf.de. For administrative matters, the website of the Verwaltungsgemeinschaft Heßdorf is www.vg-hessdorf.de.
Heßdorf features a total of 199 routes on komoot. These routes cover various sports such as touring cycling, road cycling, hiking, jogging, gravel biking, and mountain biking. The routes have received an average rating of 4.53 stars.
Heßdorf offers 25 mountain biking routes, catering to different skill levels. One route is specifically categorized as easy mountain biking. More details can be found in the MTB Trails around Heßdorf guide.
Routes in Heßdorf have an average rating of 4.53 out of 5 stars. This rating is based on over 6,000 individual ratings from users. The high average rating indicates a positive experience for outdoor enthusiasts.

