Best bike touring trails in Erlangen

3.7(11 reviews)

Explore the most popular bike touring trails near Erlangen with hand-curated trail maps and driving directions as well as detailed reviews and photos from hikers, campers and nature lovers like you.

Top trails

#1 - Radtour: Erlangen - Dechsendorf - Stiebarlimbach
4.8 (7)·Easy·56.6 km·Est. 13.5–14.5 hr
Scenic cycle tour in Bavarian Middle Franconia around Erlangen. The cycle tour leads along cycle paths and quiet side roads from the Erlangen district of "In der Reuth" via Dechsendorf and Adelsdorf to Stiebarlimbach, where there is a rustic rest stop in Roppelt's Keller. You return to Erlangen along the Main-Danube Canal. This is a tour suitable for beginners with few ascents and easy paths. ---- Accessible by bus and train
#2 - Radtour: Geyer-Oberreichenbach
3.2 (2)·Moderate·38 km·Est. 9.5–10.5 hr
#3 - Erlangen - Neuhaus - Baiersdorf
3.2 (2)·Hard·60.7 km·Est. 14.5–16 hr
#4 - M-net Erlangen Triathlon: Fahrradecke Bike Course
Hard·42 km·Est. 10.5–11.5 hr
Challenging road bike event near Erlangen, Bavaria. This is the bike course of the M-net Triathlon in Erlangen (since 2019). The course is completed once for the short distance and twice for the long distance. All the latest information about the event can be found on the organiser's website (see "Tips"). Highlights of the tour: - Erlangen - Bird sanctuary pond area near Mohrhof - Main-Danube Canal
#5 - From Erlangen via Nuremberg Airport
Moderate·44.9 km·Est. 11–12 hr
Exciting MTB route from Erlangen via the Przewalski wild horse enclosure and past Nuremberg Airport.
#6 - Erlangen-Pegnitztal-Radweg
Moderate·67.4 km·Est. 16.5–18 hr

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Frequently asked questions

What is the longest bike touring trail in Erlangen?

According to AllTrails.com, the longest bike touring trail in Erlangen is Erlangen-Pegnitztal-Radweg. This trail is estimated to be 67.4 km long.

Which bike touring trail has the most elevation gain in Erlangen?

Erlangen: With an ascent of 1,287 m, Erlangen-Pegnitztal-Radweg has the most elevation gain of all of the bike touring trails in the area. The next highest ascent for bike touring trails is Erlangen - Neuhaus - Baiersdorf with 1,084 m of elevation gain.