Welcome to Steigerwald! On this page, we'll introduce you to accessible accommodation and dining options, including hotels, holiday apartments and restaurants. We also offer the best trails for those with disabilities so that you can discover the region's beauty.
Maps and trails
Accessibility in Steigerwald
Hiking Trail
· Hirschaid
Karpfenweg near Hirschaid
recommended route
Difficulty
moderate
22.6 km
5:30 h
116 m
116 m
Newly created hiking route in 2024 through several villages in the surroundings of Hirschaid. The name Karpfenweg (Carp Path) comes from the fact that carp are bred, kept, and offered in inns in the area.
Long Distance Cycling
Altmühltal cycle route from Rothenburg ob der Tauber to Kelheim (barrier-free)
recommended route
Difficulty
moderate
Multi-day route
291 km
20:30 h
756 m
828 m
The Altmühltal cycle route is a long-distance cycle path of about 290 km from Rothenburg ob der Tauber to the Altmühl source and further through the scenic Altmühl valley to the confluence of the Altmühl into the Danube at Kelheim with the handbike.
Bicycle Rides
· Frankenhöhe
Altmühl valley cycle path Rothenburg ob der Tauber-Ansbach Stage 1 (barrier-free)
recommended route
Difficulty
moderate
Stage 1
56.8 km
4:05 h
247 m
278 m
Beautiful, gently hilly cycle route from the Tauber valley to the Altmühl source and on to Ansbach with the e-handbike.
Hiking Trail
· Steigerwald
Through forest and fields from Abtswind via Altenschönbach to picturesque Prichsenstadt
recommended route
Difficulty
T1
moderate
17.3 km
4:30 h
169 m
222 m
Scenically varied, delightful hike starting from the vineyards near Abtswind through forest and fields via the Ilmbach hunting lodge and Altenschönbach to the vineyards of picturesque Prichsenstadt.
Hiking Trail
· Steigerwald
On the TraumRunde around Castell (short version)
recommended route
Difficulty
T1
easy
7.5 km
2:00 h
135 m
135 m
A shortened circular hike on the Castell DreamRound and the Steigerwald Panorama Trail through magnificent beech forests and famous vineyards, culminating in the most beautiful wine view in Franconia with fantastic panoramic views.
Hiking Trail
· Steigerwald
On the TraumRunde around Castell
recommended route
Difficulty
T1
easy
15.1 km
4:10 h
311 m
311 m
A circular hike on the TraumRunde Castell and the Steigerwald Panorama Trail through magnificent beech forests and famous vineyards with the highlight of the most beautiful wine view in Franconia with breathtaking panoramic views.
Church
· Steigerwald
[09] Obere Pfarre
Die aus dem 18. Jhdt. stammende Krippe gehört zu den bekanntesten und volkstümlichsten Krippen Frankens.
Hiking Trail
· Steigerwald
From Prüßberg to Zabelstein and to Altmannsdorf
recommended route
Difficulty
T1
moderate
14.3 km
5:00 h
299 m
314 m
Wonderful circular hike starting from Prüßberg near Michelau. The Celtic experience trail climbs up to Heinachshof and continues to Zabelstein with its observation tower. Descend past Neuhof by the Altmannsdorfer Sonnenwinkel vineyard to Altmannsdorf. Then through a forest area to the vineyards of Michelau with a magnificent view from the Eichelberg plateau and back to Prüßberg.
Hiking Trail
· Steigerwald
On the way in the land of ponds near Poppenwind and the Mohrhof bird sanctuary
recommended route
Difficulty
T1
easy
11.6 km
2:30 h
33 m
33 m
Circular hike in the land of over 100 ponds around Poppenwind and the Mohrhof bird sanctuary from Oberlindach via Mechelwind, Biengarten, Poppenwind, and Mohrhof back to Oberlindach.
Hiking Trail
· Steigerwald
Ebrach - Steigerwald treetop path
recommended route
Difficulty
easy
3.8 km
1:00 h
40 m
39 m
The treetop path leads through the forest at almost 1,250 m treetop height. At the end, it goes up a 42 m high observation tower.

