Nature Reserve Guide
Altenburg Bei Trappstadt is a nature reserve located in the Rhön-Grabfeld district of Lower Franconia, Bavaria. This protected area features a diverse landscape, including deciduous mixed forests, orchards, and dry grasslands, all contributing to varied terrain suitable for outdoor pursuits. The area also includes steep slopes that offer views over the western plain, making it relevant for several sports like hiking, touring cycling, jogging, road cycling, and more.
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160
hikers
11.0km
03:02
180m
180m
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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50
hikers
12.7km
03:26
170m
170m
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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11.4km
03:08
170m
170m
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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6.56km
01:52
150m
150m
Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
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181
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Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

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76.6km
03:07
390m
390m
Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

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Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

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57.8km
02:45
660m
660m
Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride.
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51
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Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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25.9km
01:33
130m
130m
Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

5.0
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78.8km
04:43
420m
420m
Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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5.0
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40
runners
Hard run. Very good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.

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11.1km
01:24
420m
420m
Hard run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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44.7km
05:27
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1,020m
Hard run. Very good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.

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7
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Hard run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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28
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46.5km
03:07
380m
380m
Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary.

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16
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19.9km
01:54
490m
490m
Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary.

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84.8km
06:52
1,160m
1,160m
Hard mountain bike ride. Very good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary.

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4
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Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary.
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10
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Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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17.6km
01:13
320m
320m
Moderate gravel ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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107km
06:18
1,050m
1,050m
Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

2
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37.2km
02:27
390m
390m
Moderate gravel ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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Altenburg Bei Trappstadt is a 253-hectare nature reserve located in the Rhön-Grabfeld district of Lower Franconia, Bavaria. Established in 1991, it features diverse landscapes including deciduous mixed forests, orchards, dry grasslands, and historical elements.
The nature reserve offers a variety of outdoor activities such as hiking, touring cycling, jogging, road cycling, mountain biking, and gravel biking. There are more than 90 routes available for exploration across these sports.
Popular hiking routes include the "Adventure tour: With the border crosser on the Green Belt," which is 6.8 miles (11 km) long, and the "Grenzgänger Trail Border Point – View from Spanshügel loop from Trappstadt," spanning 7.1 miles (11.4 km). More hiking options can be found in the Hiking in Altenburg Bei Trappstadt guide.
Yes, there are easy hiking routes available. An example is the "Leitenhausen Memorial Site – View from Spanshügel loop from Schlechtsart," which is 4.1 miles (6.6 km) long. For more beginner-friendly options, consult the Easy hikes in Altenburg Bei Trappstadt guide.
Notable touring cycling routes include the "Kleinbardorf Rest Area loop from Alsleben" at 30.1 miles (48.5 km) and the "Milz Gatehouse – Saale Bridge, Hollstadt loop from Trappstadt" covering 49 miles (78.8 km). These routes offer varied terrain for cyclists.
The reserve is characterized by structurally rich deciduous mixed forests, orchards, fringe communities, and patches of dry and semi-dry grasslands. Steep slopes also offer views over the western plain, adding to the diverse landscape.
Yes, the nature reserve contains remains of an early medieval fortification, including wall and ditch structures. These historical features can be explored along various trails within the protected area.
Altenburg Bei Trappstadt is a popular destination, with more than 900 visitors having shared their experiences on komoot. The routes in the area have an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars.
Komoot offers several guides for the area, including Hiking in Altenburg Bei Trappstadt, Cycling in Altenburg Bei Trappstadt, Road Cycling Routes in Altenburg Bei Trappstadt, and MTB Trails in Altenburg Bei Trappstadt.
The official website for information related to the municipality of Trappstadt, which includes the nature reserve, is trappstadt.de. For general environmental inquiries in Bavaria, the Bayerisches Landesamt für Umwelt (LfU) can be contacted.
For inquiries related to the municipality of Trappstadt, which encompasses the nature reserve, the phone number is +49 9761 4020. For broader environmental and nature protection questions in Bavaria, contact the Bayerisches Landesamt für Umwelt at +49 821 9071-0.

