The 10 Best Nature & Parks in Fredericksburg, Texas (TX)

November 16, 2021 Velvet Champine

In the heart of Texas Hill Country, Fredericksburg is a small city with a unique German flavor in its quaint bakeries, Hauptstrasse (Main Street) boutiques and generations-old peach orchards. Weekenders from nearby San Antonio and Austin have long appreciated the charm of the city's many B&Bs and "Sunday House" Inns. The surrounding Texas Hill Country is home to lush vineyards, making up one of the country's largest viticultural areas.
Restaurants in Fredericksburg

1. Enchanted Rock Fissure

Fredericksburg, TX http://tpwd.texas.gov/state-parks/enchanted-rock
Excellent
84%
Good
12%
Satisfactory
3%
Poor
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Overall Ratings

5.0 based on 68 reviews

Enchanted Rock Fissure

This cave portion of Enchanted Rock has over 45 established rock climbing routes.

Reviewed By Experience605204

Well, I loved to climb this amazing granite rock, the view is awesome and I want to come back soon with my partner!!

2. Fischer & Wieser's Das Peach Haus

1406 S US Highway 87, Fredericksburg, TX 78624-5066 +1 830-997-8969 [email protected] http://daspeachhaus.com
Excellent
89%
Good
9%
Satisfactory
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5.0 based on 621 reviews

Fischer & Wieser's Das Peach Haus

Das Peach Haus is a one of a kind store located in an early 1900's brewery and situated on an immaculate property containing ponds, over 1000 peach trees, B&B's, and towering pine trees. Das Peach Haus is the home of the Original Roasted Raspberry Chipotle Sauce, Fischer & Wieser Specialty Foods and commercial peach growing. We have samples of our products and wine tastings daily. You can even enjoy a glass of wine out by our beautiful pond! Fresh peaches are available June - August! We are just four miles from Main Street. The Fischer & Wieser Culinary Adventure Cooking School is also located here! Come and inspire your culinary adventure with us!

Reviewed By ythompson

Beautiful decks and chairs to enjoy nature with a glass of wine and/or delicious treat from crackers and jams to a variety of other homemade nibbles. Friendly customer service, local history, relaxing tasting/shopping and country charm.

3. Old Tunnel State Park

10619 Old San Antonio Road, Fredericksburg, TX 78624 +1 866-978-2287 http://tpwd.texas.gov/state-parks/old-tunnel/bat-viewing
Excellent
64%
Good
27%
Satisfactory
8%
Poor
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Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 422 reviews

Old Tunnel State Park

Smallest state park in Texas. Park features an historical railroad tunnel that is home to approximately 2 to 3 million bats. Visitors can access the short nature trail each day from sunrise until 5 p.m. Entrance to the park is free. Bats roost in the tunnel from May through October. During these months, nightly viewing of the bat emergence is available from the upper viewing area for free. Lower viewing area is only open on Thursday through Sunday evenings for $5 per person fee regardless of age. Rules for Old Tunnel State Park: No pets, no smoking on trails or in viewing areas, no alcoholic beverages, no camping, no open fires. For more detailed information about visitation, please call the number listed or visit the Old Tunnel web page.

Reviewed By markcY6534QD - Fort Worth, United States

While in Fredericksburg, we decided to make a short drive to get a burger at Alamo Springs Cafe. Great burgers, cold beer, and live music in the evenings. A couple next to our table informed us of the bat viewing at dusk just a short walk from the restaurant. What a pleasant surprise! There were decks for viewing and information from a state park ranger about the 3 million bats that emerge at dusk. A must see and only a :20 minute beautiful drive from Fredericksburg.

4. Enchanted Rock State Natural Area

16710 Ranch Road 965, Fredericksburg, TX 78624-6554 +1 830-685-3636 http://www.tpwd.state.tx.us/state-parks/enchanted-rock
Excellent
74%
Good
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Satisfactory
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Poor
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Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 2,301 reviews

Enchanted Rock State Natural Area

Enormous pink rock dome that rises 325 feet above a small stream.

Reviewed By GSchunicht - Houston, United States

We dd a great hike up to the summit mid-morning, thankfully before it got hot, then went around through the canyon trail and back around base trail. All told it was close to 3 hours. Be sure to have a pack and plenty of water, maybe a snack. Some great views all around.

5. Live Oak Wilderness Trail

432 Lady Bird Dr, Fredericksburg, TX 78624-8295 http://www.fredericksburgnaturecenter.org/Trails.html
Excellent
63%
Good
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Satisfactory
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4.5 based on 8 reviews

Live Oak Wilderness Trail

6. Enchanted Rock Cave

Fredericksburg, TX http://www.friendsofenchantedrock.com/
Excellent
64%
Good
24%
Satisfactory
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Poor
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Terrible
5%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 67 reviews

Enchanted Rock Cave

An interesting cave located within the Enchanted Rock State Natural Area.

Reviewed By J_Ctravel22 - Haslet, United States

We climbed Enchanted Rock and traveled through the cave. It was $7/person to enter the park and there are trails to the summit (don’t do the loop trail if you are want to go to the summit). Once you arrive at the summit continue to the top of the rock. You will walk down the back side where you will find the cave opening (see image below). Once you are in the cave someone has spray painted pink dots and arrows to help lead the way. You will need a headlamp once you are inside. Be prepared to get dirty and to squeeze through some tight spaces. Some rocks will be slippery if it has recently rained and hiking shoes will make your caving experience more enjoyable. Once you finish caving you will climb back over the rock to the summit or you must bushwhack down if it has been raining. We would not recommend if you are not in good shape, have a large body frame, you are afraid of tight spaces and don’t have a sense of adventure. We had a great time only wish we had checked the weather since we bushwhacked through pouring rain, thunderstorms and lightening.

7. Loop Trail

Fredericksburg, TX +1 830-685-3636 http://www.texasstateparks.org
Excellent
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Good
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4.5 based on 43 reviews

Loop Trail

This popular trail through the park has deer and other wildlife as well as hikers.

Reviewed By savytraverlor43323 - Lino Lakes, United States

The map they gave us says this trail is 4.6 miles. We (older adults) walked it a bit past the scenic overview. It was fantastic with great views along the way. I would love to go back and do the entire trail. The trail is marked as Moderate-Difficult but we didn't have any issues and I am afraid of heights. We also seen a number of families on the trail. As an FYI no cell coverage.

8. Cross Mountain Park

Fredericksburg, TX http://www.fbgtx.org/index.aspx?NID=415
Excellent
51%
Good
32%
Satisfactory
14%
Poor
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Terrible
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Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 57 reviews

Cross Mountain Park

Reviewed By nellyBenny

We stopped here after the hike over Enchanted Rock. It took us probably 15 mnt to get to the top we watched the sun go down and it was very relaxing.

9. Lady Bird Johnson Municipal Park

432 Lady Bird Dr, Fredericksburg, TX 78624-8295 +1 830-997-4202 http://www.fbgtx.org/index.aspx?NID=236
Excellent
61%
Good
30%
Satisfactory
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Poor
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Terrible
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4.5 based on 162 reviews

Lady Bird Johnson Municipal Park

Reviewed By theMTJ83 - Katy, United States

On one had, it's a pretty normal, straightforward city park with the usual amenities - playgrounds, picnic tables, etc. The hiking trail was the draw for our family, and it did not disappoint. The trail is relatively short and not strenuous (however, navigating with a stroller is a nominal challenge, but not impossible). I would recommend the park to any family visiting Fredericksburg needing an easy (and free) experience for an hour so, especially if anyone in the group enjoys light hikes, wildlife (namely birds and butterflies) or the flora and fauna of the Hill Country.

10. Fredericksburg Butterfly Ranch and Habitat

508 W Main St, Fredericksburg, TX 78624-3130 +1 830-990-0735 http://www.livebutterfly.com/
Excellent
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4.0 based on 2 reviews

Hoping to inspire admiration for the butterfly, the ranch offers a realistic environmental setting and gardens to relax and view the insects.

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