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Zeller Forst

Bavaria, Lower Franconia  >  Germany

The Steigerwald is a lower mountain range known for its ancient decidious forests. The described path is an easy option to find some of its typical birds.

Added* by Thomas Büttel
Most recent update 26 August 2020
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Description

On the circular trail through Zeller Forst (length 10 km) there are good chances to see or hear Pied Flycatcher, Collared Flycatcher, Black Woodpecker, Middle Spotted Woodpecker, Hawfinch, Firecrest and Wood Warbler. For some years the Red-breasted Flycatcher has been heard singing (absent in 2020). It is believed to be at least an irregular breeder in the Steigerwald. The circular route is admittedly long, however there is no real shortcut. If you don't have much time turn around after the first 2 or 3 km on the "Schlangenweg". In the valley pay furthermore attention to possible flying over European Honey-buzzard.

As of 2020 the former hiking car park is closed. You have to find a parking space in the village centre and walk the "Böhlstraße" (closed for public use) to the former car park (250 m). On the left you find a wooden sign post "Schlangenweg" marking the start of the "real" tour.

Details

Access

Leave the motorway A70 at Knetzgau and follow the signposts to the village Zell am Ebersberg. Just before leaving the latter you find on your right hand side the above mentioned "Böhlstraße" which has been closed for public use.

By public transport: You can reach Zell by bus (line 8178) from Haßfurt where the next railway station is situated.

Terrain and Habitat

Forest

Conditions

Hilly , Slippery

Circular trail

Yes

Is a telescope useful?

No

Good birding season

Spring , Summer

Best time to visit

Summer , Spring

Route

Narrow trail , Paved road

Difficulty walking trail

Average walk

Accessible by

Foot

Birdwatching hide / platform

No

Extra info

After rainfalls the narrow trail in the wood can be wet and slippery for days. A hiking map is certainly of good use to find the right trail (the are only few signposts and many trails).

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