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Maps and trails
The 10 most beautiful hiking trails in Ebrach
Hiking Trail
· Steigerwald
To Franconia's highest vineyard and to the treetop path near Ebrach
recommended route
Difficulty
T1
moderate
14 km
4:00 h
363 m
269 m
The scenic hike leads through shady beech forests over the Stollberg ruins to Franconia's highest vineyard near Handthal (441m). Then continuing through the vineyards at Oberschwarzach and to the Steigerwald treetop path near Ebrach.
Long Distance Hiking
· Thuringian Forest
Celtic adventure route
recommended route
Difficulty
moderate
Open
259.6 km
73:00 h
5,515 m
5,488 m
The approximately 200 km long long-distance hiking route follows the footsteps of the Celts in ten stages through Franconia and southern Thuringia.
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.
Hiking Trail
· Steigerwald
Monastic Landscape Trail Ebrach
recommended route
Difficulty
moderate
13.5 km
2:40 h
251 m
237 m
The circular route follows the footsteps of the Ebrach Cistercians through the historic cultural landscape of the Steigerwald: to monastic villages, economic farms, and along old paths.
Hiking Trail
· Steigerwald
Cycling Experience Day - Things are "rolling" in the Steigerwald (small round)
recommended route
Difficulty
moderate
39.4 km
2:49 h
268 m
268 m
In spring 2021, the first Cycling Experience Day takes place in the Steigerwald. The start and finish point this year is Prichsenstadt. Of course, you can get on and off at any time!
Many activities and attractions along the route and a small prize draw invite you to participate.
Further information can be found at www.raderlebnis-steigerwald.de
Hiking Trail
· Steigerwald
Cycling Experience Day - it’s "all about the ride" in Steigerwald (long route)
recommended route
Difficulty
moderate
60.4 km
4:15 h
372 m
372 m
The first Cycling Experience Day in the Steigerwald will take place in spring 2021. The start and finish point this year is Prichsenstadt. Of course, you can get on and off at any time!
Many activities and attractions along the route, as well as a small raffle, invite you to participate.
More information can be found at www.raderlebnis-steigerwald.de
Hiking Trail
· Steigerwald
Steigerwald Panorama Route - 5th stage - From Abtswind to Ebrach
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Difficulty
moderate
16.4 km
5:15 h
153 m
279 m
What views! On the ridge of the Steigerwald over several hills. Small settlements offer a welcome change and opportunities for refreshment.
Hiking Trail
· Steigerwald
Steigerwald Panorama Route - 6th stage - From Ebrach to Michelau
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Difficulty
easy
15.8 km
4:30 h
321 m
355 m
Several great viewpoints are a special feature of this hike. In between, extensive forests are also crossed.
Hiking Trail
· Steigerwald
Around Handthal
recommended route
Difficulty
easy
13.4 km
3:42 h
173 m
173 m
Ascent from the Steigerwald-Center parking lot in Handthal to the Stollberg castle ruins. Then continue to the Stone Cross and Magdalene Cross. Return through the Handthal trench back to the starting point.
Pleasant hike at any time of the year.
Hiking Trail
· Steigerwald
Steigerwald Panoramaweg
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Difficulty
difficult
161.8 km
44:15 h
2,840 m
2,825 m
Hiking route right through the heart of Franconia – over more than 160 km from Bamberg to Bad Windsheim

