Active Vacations in the Steigerwald Forest

Hiking

Vast forests are interrupted by great view points, from which you can see small valleys or the foreland of the Steigerwald Forest. Along the forest’s western part the famous Franconian wine is grown and several trails lead you along the plateaus between the forest and the vines.

Cycling

The Steigerwald Nature Park is framed by long distance cycling trails that lead you along river valleys; in the North you’ll find the "Maintal-Radwanderweg" (Main River Cycling Trail), in the West there is the trail "Liebliches Taubertal" (Lovely Tauber Valley), in the East the "Kanalweg" (Canal Trail) leads you along the Main-Danube-Canal and in the South you’ll find the "Zenntalradweg" (Zenntal Valley Trail).

Golf

Golf enthusiasts meet in the towns of Bamberg, Bad Windsheim, Herzogenaurach or Reichmannsdorf and in Geiselwind. You’ll need to be in good shape, the courses are large and well constructed. For more information visit the website of the Bavarian Golf Association, where you’ll also find a map of all golf courses in Bavaria (information in German only) and direct links to their homepages.

Water Sports & Swimming

Here you’ll find more information on swimming pools and lakes in the Steigerwald Forest.

Nordic walking

Nordic walking – it’s good for you, it’s fun and it’s great for young and old. Nordic walking is getting more and more popular. All you need is two walking poles and you can train your fitness and enjoy nature at the same time!