Millions of years of nature between Karlstadt and Gambach
This hike takes you through the Grainberg-Kalbenstein-Saupurzel nature reserve. Discover geological highlights, rare plants and enjoy the panoramic view from the Edelweiss over the Main valley.
Karlstadt (Main)
6 h
15 km
Mediterranean or steppe-like habitats for rare plants and animals, backed by exciting geological formations such as the imposing wave limestone wall on the banks of the Main. This medium-difficulty half-day tour leads through the Grainberg-Kalbenstein-Saupurzel nature reserve, which begins east of Karlstadt and stretches all the way to Gambach.
A highlight of this hike is the wide panoramic view from the Edelweiss over the Main valley. On the geological nature trail, you will learn more about what you see and what you are walking on. And about the mastodonsaurus, the largest amphibian species in the history of the earth, which was found here.
A hiking tour for families and nature lovers
Start and end station
Start station
4 tour steps
15 km / 6 Stunden
End station
Our tip: Please make sure to check your train connection and the expected capacity before you start your journey.
Schedule
Tour starts on
Direction
The starting point is the railway station in Karlstadt. Just after the subway, you will find the signs for the K1 hiking trail, which you will follow the whole way.
You walk through eastern Karlstadt and pass Karlstadt-Saupurzel airfield. At weekends and in good weather conditions, you can watch aeroplanes take off and land here.
You cross Eußenheimer Straße and are now in the middle of the Grainberg-Kalbenstein-Saupurzel nature reserve.
Direction
Direction
Direction
Gemündener Str. 104
97753
Karlstadt
