Heck cattle at Alte Exe loop from Ehemaliger Standortübungsplatz Aschaffenburg und Altenbachgrund

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Heck cattle at Alte Exe loop from Ehemaliger Standortübungsplatz Aschaffenburg und Altenbachgrund

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Heck cattle at Alte Exe loop from Ehemaliger Standortübungsplatz Aschaffenburg und Altenbachgrund

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3.87km

60m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: August 5, 2026

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Your route passes through a protected area

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Naturpark Spessart

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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526 m

Heck cattle at Alte Exe

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Beautiful animals, huge area

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656 m

Przewalski Horse Enclosure in Naturpark Spessart

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We were able to enjoy the foals right from the first visit. A wonderful sight - especially for the children.
Recommended at any time

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1.28 km

View of the Wild Horse Pasture, Naturpark Spessart

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A possibility to see the wild horses from here

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1.29 km

Viewpoint for Przewalski's Horses

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From here you have a good overview of the area of the Przewalski horses.

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1.68 km

Former Military Firing Range in Naturpark Spessart

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A holdover on the part of the Americans when they were still using the "Exe" as a training site.

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1.97 km

View of Frankfurt Skyline from Naturpark Spessart

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From here you have a great view over the skyscrapers of Mainaschaff to the skyline of Frankfurt.

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2.24 km

Przewalski Horses Enclosure in Naturpark Spessart

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The only way far and wide to observe wild horses in the wild. Nice destination for young and old. 🐎🐎😀

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3.19 km

Przewalski Horse Observation Point and Rest Area

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Viewpoint on the Pzrewalski horses and great opportunity for a rest (many benches and tables)

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3.87 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

3.64 km

138 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

1.35 km

1.24 km

910 m

334 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Weather

Thursday 8 October

12°C

5°C

92 %

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Comments

January 3, 2025,Rund-Wanderung bei den Przewalskipferden

Relatively short, as it was via Meet5 and the creator had an older dog with her, so it was only about an hour. Can be extended if necessary.

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December 26, 2024,Eine Runde im Galopp zu den Przewalski-Pferden 🐎🐎🐎😄

Today we went to visit the Przewalski horses on the Exe. It was also a good idea to walk around the whole paddock. We took advantage of the last rays of sunshine of the day and took a few photos of the wild horses and the landscape. No one went to the stake this time, although there were a few …

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July 23, 2023,Über die Exe am 23. Juli 2023

Despite total muggy the little trip to the Exe was nice.

The highlight were of course the wild horses 🙂

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May 25, 2024,Erlebnispfad im Nationalen Naturerbe Aschaffenburg mit Besuch der Przewalski-Pferde

The 3 km adventure trail in the National Natural Heritage in the Aschaffenburg district of Schweinheim circles a 60 hectare paddock where Przewalski horses, Heck cattle and occasionally flocks of sheep graze. There are 15 panels along the trail that provide information about the animals and plants as well as the history of this former parade ground.

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April 16, 2022,Przewalski-Wildpferden in Aschaffenburg-Schweinheim

Nice circular route around the nature reserve in which cattle live next to the wild horses. The path is well developed and should therefore be easily manageable with prams and wheelchairs. Dogs can come along, but should be on a leash, and in summer it's definitely too hot for our four-legged friends on the paved paths. On-site parking (for GPS: …

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December 29, 2022,spontanausflug 🧭🐎🌧🌬☁️😶‍🌫️😇

unfortunately we weren't as lucky as @Simone 🚲 ⛰️🌲 on their tour, but a few little animals found their way to us after all 🤭🥰

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January 20, 2024,Wanderung um den Ex-Truppenübungsplatz Schweinheim

Hike in bright sunshine around the former military training area in Schweinheim/Aschaffenburg

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May 10, 2024,Wildpferde am ehemaligen Truppenübungsplatz

Nice evening walk. Fascinating what has become of the former military training area. There were hardly any people around in the evening. Absolutely beautiful.

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