Steigerwald Nature Park

Park Forested nature park in Bavaria with ancient beech woods

Between Nuremberg and Würzburg, Steigerwald Nature Park offers beech forests, marked hiking and cycling routes and small villages for woodland walking and wildlife watching.

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Steigerwald Nature Park
Steigerwald Nature Park, Bavaria, Germany
49.7667, 10.5667

How to Get to Steigerwald Nature Park #

Accessible by regional roads from Bamberg, Würzburg or Nuremberg; local bus and train connections serve nearby towns-use local tourism offices for specific trailhead directions.

Tips for Visiting Steigerwald Nature Park #

  • Use local trail maps-some routes are signposted, others are less obvious and require navigation.
  • Visit in spring for wildflowers on forest edges and in autumn for leaf colour.
  • Many villages around the park offer routes and guides-combine trails with local wineries or village cafés.

Best Time to Visit Steigerwald Nature Park #

Spring and autumn are the most pleasant seasons for walking and birdwatching; summer can be warm but is still fine for visits.

Spring
Apr-Jun · 8-20°C
Warmer weather and fresh green growth-good for birdwatching.
Autumn
Sep-Nov · 5-15°C
Crisp air and autumnal colours on woodland slopes.

Weather & Climate near Steigerwald Nature Park #

Climate

Steigerwald Nature Park's climate is classified as Oceanic - Oceanic climate with mild summers (peaking in July) and freezing winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from -3°C to 23°C. Moderate rainfall (743 mm/year), distributed fairly evenly throughout the year.

Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
23°
Warmest Month
-3°
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions

January

January is the coldest month with highs of 2°C and lows of -3°C. Moderate rainfall (58 mm).

Comfort

-1°
Feels Like Freezing
-1°C
Temperature
-3°

Weather

58 mm
Rainfall
3.1 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

February

February is cold with highs of 4°C and lows of -3°C. Moderate rainfall (51 mm).

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
-3°

Weather

51 mm
Rainfall
3.0 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

March

March is cold with highs of 8°C and lows of 0°C. Moderate rainfall (57 mm).

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature

Weather

57 mm
Rainfall
3.3 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

April

April is cold with highs of 13°C and lows of 2°C. Moderate rainfall (52 mm).

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
13°

Weather

52 mm
Rainfall
3.1 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

May

May is cool with highs of 19°C and lows of 7°C. Moderate rainfall (64 mm).

Comfort

13°
Feels Like Cool
13°C
Temperature
19°

Weather

64 mm
Rainfall
2.8 m/s
Wind
Calm

June

June is cool with highs of 21°C and lows of 10°C. The wettest month with 83 mm of rain.

Comfort

16°
Feels Like Cool
16°C
Temperature
10° 21°

Weather

83 mm
Rainfall
2.7 m/s
Wind
Calm

July

July is cool with highs of 23°C and lows of 12°C. Moderate rainfall (77 mm).

Comfort

18°
Feels Like Cool
18°C
Temperature
12° 23°

Weather

77 mm
Rainfall
2.6 m/s
Wind
Calm

August

August is cool with highs of 23°C and lows of 11°C. Moderate rainfall (57 mm).

Comfort

17°
Feels Like Cool
17°C
Temperature
11° 23°

Weather

57 mm
Rainfall
2.4 m/s
Wind
Calm

September

September is cool with highs of 19°C and lows of 8°C. Moderate rainfall (55 mm).

Comfort

13°
Feels Like Cool
13°C
Temperature
19°

Weather

55 mm
Rainfall
2.5 m/s
Wind
Calm

October

October is cold with highs of 13°C and lows of 4°C. Moderate rainfall (62 mm).

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
13°

Weather

62 mm
Rainfall
2.6 m/s
Wind
Calm

November

November is cold with highs of 6°C and lows of 0°C. Moderate rainfall (59 mm).

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature

Weather

59 mm
Rainfall
2.9 m/s
Wind
Calm

December

December is cold with highs of 3°C and lows of -2°C. Moderate rainfall (68 mm).

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
-2°

Weather

68 mm
Rainfall
3.0 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

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