Frankenhöhe Nature Park stretches from Feuchtwangen to Rothenburg, Ansbach and Neustadt/Aisch and is one of the sunniest areas in southern Germany. Extreme weather fluctuations are rare. This balanced climate, which also brought state recognition to the resort of Feuchtwangen, not only contributes to the wellbeing of the people who live here, but also to that of many plants and animals. Numerous natural bays and southern slopes offer protection for a particularly large number of animal and plant species. Mountain thyme, orchids, adonis, pasque flowers and many other rare plant species thrive in abundance here.

There are a variety of hiking trails throughout the nature park. For example, the Fuchsweg and the Rehweg trails in the Feuchtwanger Land region run through the park.