Nature Reserve Guide
Trockengebiete Nordwestlich Mittelstreu is a nature reserve located within the Rhön-Grabfeld district, characterized by its distinctive dry and sunny terrain. This landscape supports unique vegetation and geological formations, making it a notable area for outdoor pursuits. The reserve features open habitats, including lean grasslands, expansive juniper heaths, and thinly forested pine areas, interspersed with beech forests and traditional orchard meadows. These varied environments provide a diverse setting for several sports like jogging, hiking, touring cycling, road cycling, and more.
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4.6
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Average rating
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People visited

4.6
(23)
104
hikers
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

4.3
(18)
66
hikers
Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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33
hikers
9.88km
02:46
200m
200m
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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55
hikers
Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
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4.8
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76
runners
10.3km
01:12
190m
190m
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Some sure footedness required.

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runners
39.9km
04:38
820m
820m
Hard run. Very good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Some sure footedness required.

17
runners
6.98km
00:44
30m
30m
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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runners
15.8km
01:49
300m
300m
Hard run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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4.5
(10)
78
riders
Easy road ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

4.3
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46
riders
Moderate road ride. Great for any fitness level. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride.

5.0
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51
riders
23.4km
01:05
150m
150m
Moderate road ride. Great for any fitness level. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride.

5.0
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42
riders
54.7km
02:36
450m
450m
Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride.
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4.3
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36
riders
64.6km
04:00
570m
570m
Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

4.2
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35
riders
35.1km
02:15
260m
260m
Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

5.0
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37
riders
Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

4.7
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27
riders
Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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27
riders
31.0km
01:53
210m
210m
Moderate mountain bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Advanced riding skills necessary.

5.0
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13
riders
47.4km
04:12
870m
870m
Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary.

5.0
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16
riders
45.1km
03:34
710m
710m
Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary.

5.0
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11
riders
41.6km
02:41
380m
380m
Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels.
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13
riders
46.1km
02:34
310m
310m
Moderate gravel ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

8
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Moderate gravel ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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9
riders
Hard gravel ride. Good fitness required. You may need to push your bike for some segments of this route.

4.5
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8
riders
58.4km
03:26
500m
500m
Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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Trockengebiete Nordwestlich Mittelstreu is a nature reserve in the Rhön-Grabfeld district. It features dry, sunny terrain with lean grasslands, juniper heaths, and thinly forested pine areas. This diverse landscape supports unique flora and fauna, making it a significant conservation area.
The nature reserve offers a variety of outdoor activities, including jogging, hiking, touring cycling, road cycling, mountain biking, and gravel biking. Komoot features more than 100 routes across these sports. The routes have an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars.
Yes, there are numerous hiking trails available. One popular moderate route is the Lake Frickenhäuser – Nonnenpfad loop from Trockengebiete nordwestlich Mittelstreu, covering about 4.4 miles (7.1 km). More options can be found in the Hiking in Trockengebiete Nordwestlich Mittelstreu guide.
The area provides several jogging routes. A moderate option is the Streu Bridge – Marienkapelle loop from Oberstreu, which is approximately 6.4 miles (10.3 km) long. Additional routes are detailed in the Running Trails in Trockengebiete Nordwestlich Mittelstreu guide.
Both touring cycling and road cycling routes are available. An easy touring cycling route is the Streumühle Water Wheel – Wide Wooden Bench loop from Oberstreu, about 7.1 miles (11.5 km). For more options, consult the Cycling in Trockengebiete Nordwestlich Mittelstreu guide.
Yes, mountain biking trails are present. A moderate route is the Wild Bee Nursery – St. Vitus Chapel loop from Unsleben, spanning approximately 19.3 miles (31 km). The MTB Trails in Trockengebiete Nordwestlich Mittelstreu guide provides further details.
Yes, there are easy hiking options suitable for beginners. The Kirschgarten Park and Grill – Bridge over the Streu loop from Oberstreu is an easy route of about 3.5 miles (5.7 km). More easy trails are listed in the Easy hikes in Trockengebiete Nordwestlich Mittelstreu guide.
The reserve is known for its lean grasslands, expansive juniper heaths, and traditional orchard meadows. It is home to specific plant species like pasqueflower and fringed gentian. Wildlife includes the black woodpecker, red-backed shrike, and midwife toad.
The region is popular among outdoor enthusiasts, with more than 1,900 visitors sharing their experiences on Komoot. There are over 100 routes available, and they collectively hold an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars.
Komoot offers several guides for the area, including Hiking, Running Trails, Road Cycling Routes, and Touring Cycling. Guides for MTB Trails and Gravel Biking are also available.
For comprehensive tourist information regarding the broader Rhön-Grabfeld region, contact Rhön GmbH – Gesellschaft für Tourismus und Markenmanagement. They can be reached by phone at 09749 930080-0 or via email at kontakt@rhoen.info.
Yes, gravel biking is an option in the area. A difficult route is the Münnerstadt Valley – Talkirche loop from Bad Neustadt (Saale), which covers approximately 36.8 miles (59.3 km). More routes are available in the Gravel biking in Trockengebiete Nordwestlich Mittelstreu guide.

