Nature park trail around the Schaumburg, Schalkau

The nature park trail starts at the nature park gate below Ida-Platz. At the foot of the Schaumberg, it then leads to the listed "Zigeunereiche". There, a small rest area invites you to linger, and a display board tells the story of the legendary tree. The path winds its way further around the mountain and offers impressive views of the picturesque forest. Once at the castle, visitors can enjoy a breathtaking panoramic view of the Schaumberg region all the way to Upper Franconia. Information boards reveal interesting facts about the history of the castle, which once included the former chamber estate, the "Domäne Schaumburg". Today, there are various, sometimes unusual, places to stay overnight - far away from the hustle and bustle of the city. Passing another archaeological monument, the so-called "Docke", the path then leads downhill back into the forest and up a flight of steps back to the starting point, Ida-Platz.