Nature Reserve Guide
Tennenloher Forest, a nature reserve spanning 936 hectares within the Nürnberger Reichswald, features a unique landscape composed of extensive sandy habitats, moor areas, and pine forests. This area is recognized as one of Southern Germany's largest sandy ecosystems, offering diverse terrain for outdoor pursuits. Its distinct natural features, including flight sand dunes and wetland areas, make it suitable for several sports like hiking, road cycling, mountain biking, touring cycling, and more.
The Tennenloher Forest…
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Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
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Easy road ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

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Easy road ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.
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Moderate mountain bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Advanced riding skills necessary.
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Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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Moderate gravel ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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

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Hard gravel ride. Good fitness required. You may need to push your bike for some segments of this route.
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Tennenloher Forest offers a range of outdoor activities including hiking, road cycling, mountain biking, touring cycling, jogging, and gravel biking. The reserve features over 100 routes across these sports. For more detailed information, consult the Cycling around Tennenloher Forest guide.
Popular hiking trails include the Siebenstein Stone Cross loop, covering about 4.5 miles (7.3 km), and the Dog Stone loop, which is approximately 7 miles (11.2 km). Many routes are available, with an average rating of 4.6 stars. Find more options in the Hiking around Tennenloher Forest guide.
Yes, Tennenloher Forest offers easy hiking trails suitable for beginners. An example is the Siebenstein Stone Cross loop, rated as easy. More options can be found in the Easy hikes around Tennenloher Forest guide.
Tennenloher Forest is known for its sandy ecosystems, including extensive grasslands, heaths, and flight sand dunes. It also features moor areas like the Gründlacher Moor, which can be explored via boardwalks. Pine forests are also a prominent landscape feature.
The reserve is home to free-roaming Przewalski's horses and rare Swiss peacock goats, which help maintain the open landscape. It also supports approximately 1600 animal and plant species, including rare birds like the Eurasian Nightjar and Eurasian Woodcock.
Road cyclists can explore routes such as the Pegnitz Riverside Cycle Path – Erlangen–Tennenlohe Cycle Path loop, which is about 22.9 miles (36.8 km) long. More options are detailed in the Road Cycling Routes around Tennenloher Forest guide.
Mountain biking is permitted on gravel paths within the nature reserve. Trails like the Ratsberg Mini Downhill Trail loop, approximately 25.9 miles (41.7 km), are available. Consult the MTB Trails around Tennenloher Forest guide for more routes.
Touring cyclists can enjoy routes like the Bronze Sculpture of a Couple – Tennenlohe Sculpture Park loop, about 7 miles (11.2 km). The reserve offers various easy touring routes. More information is available in the Cycling around Tennenloher Forest guide.
Tennenloher Forest is a popular destination, with more than 9,000 visitors having shared their experiences on komoot. The routes in the area have an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars. There are 113 total routes available.
Notable attractions include the areas where free-roaming Przewalski's horses and Swiss peacock goats graze. The reserve also features sandy ecosystems, moor areas with boardwalks, and educational forest exhibits. Specific routes may pass by landmarks like the Siebenstein Stone Cross.
Visitors must stay on designated paths due to the area's past use as a military training ground. This precaution helps ensure safety and protects sensitive habitats. Adhering to marked trails is important for all activities.
Yes, komoot offers several guides for Tennenloher Forest, including Hiking around Tennenloher Forest, Cycling around Tennenloher Forest, and Easy hikes around Tennenloher Forest. Guides are also available for specific sports like mountain biking and road cycling.
For inquiries related to the wild horse project, information can be found on the official website www.wildpferde-tennenlohe.de. The landscape management association can also provide details; they can be reached at 09131 / 6146345.

