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Maps and trails
The 10 most beautiful hikes in Steigerwald
Hiking Trail
· Steigerwald
Hike from Castell over Schwanberg to Wiesenbronn
recommended route
Difficulty
T2
moderate
13.8 km
3:35 h
189 m
219 m
Varied hike from Castell past the Kugelspielberg vineyard up to the Steigerwald Trail or Celtic Trail around Schwanberg. The return route leads downhill past the terrior f, along the forest edge through the Wachhügel vineyard to Wiesenbronn.
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.
Hiking Trail
· Steigerwald
In the Wine Paradise near Hüttenheim
recommended route
Difficulty
T1
moderate
12.8 km
3:30 h
260 m
254 m
A scenic hike from Ippesheim to Frankenberg Castle and then along the Kunigunden and Wine Paradise trail through the well-known vineyards Bullenheimer Berg, Kapell- and Tannenberg past the Jewish cemetery to Hüttenheim with its well-preserved fortified church.
Hiking Trail
· Steigerwald
Via the Golden Steps from Sugenheim, Dutzenthal Castle to Ipsheim
recommended route
Difficulty
T1
moderate
16.6 km
5:00 h
183 m
219 m
A scenic and varied hike from Neundorf through forest and fields to Sugenheim and from there over the "Golden Steps" up to Dutzenthal Water Castle. From Rüdisbronn on the Bocksbeutelweg past former vineyards to Ipsheim.
Hiking Trail
· Franconian Wine Country
From Markt Einersheim to Schwanberg and Wiesenbronn
recommended route
Difficulty
T1
moderate
18.3 km
5:00 h
221 m
260 m
A scenic hike leads from Markt Einersheim first out to the vineyards on Sonnenberg, then continues to Schlossberg with the Speckfeld ruin, and climbs up to Schwanberg along the Celtic Trail. Finally, it goes to Wiesenbronn, the red wine island in Steigerwald.
Hiking Trail
· Steigerwald
From the castles in Obernzenn via Weimersheim to Ipsheim
recommended route
Difficulty
T1
difficult
13.7 km
5:00 h
164 m
232 m
A scenic hike through fields and meadows, forest and vineyards from Obernzenn with its "Red" and "Blue Castle" first to the wine village of Weimersheim and then through the Ipsheim vineyard area with Hoheneck Castle to Ipsheim.
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
Schmiedelberg to the Rosenkeller
recommended route
Difficulty
easy
13.1 km
3:30 h
135 m
135 m
An easy autumn hike through the forest to Linden to the Rosenkeller with hearty snacks and warm lunch on weekends.
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.
Auf dem Steigerwald-Panoramaweg
Der Steigerwald-Panoramaweg gehört zu den Highlights in der Region. Insgesamt 160 km führen in neun Etappen von Bamberg nach Bad Winsheim oder andersherum. Ihr wandert zu den schönsten Aussichtspunkten des Steigerwaldes, erlebt einsame Wälder und kleine Ortschaften und seht immer wieder Burgen und Ruinen auf den Bergen trutzen. Und natürlich könnt ihr euch einfach eine Etappe aussuchen und müsst nicht die gesamte Strecke am Stück zurücklegen.


