Best forest trails in Erlangen
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Explore the most popular forest 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.
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- 4.7 (9)·Easy·6.4 km·Est. 1.5–2 hrRelaxed circular hiking trail near Erlangen, Bavaria. This is the route of the Siemens Healthineers running and walking event "Run4Health". The route in the Brucker Meilwald forest is ideal for both walking and running. Highlights of the route: - Brucker Lache nature reserve - stream ditch - St Mary's Church
- 4.2 (8)·Moderate·9 km·Est. 2–2.5 hrThis hike starts at the Tennenlohe forest adventure centre car park. It leads past the labyrinth, through the Brucker Lache and crosses the main road into the Tennenloher Forest. There it continues to the ball catching wall. It then turns back, passes the white cross and goes through the field into the forest. It then makes a loop through the forest.
- 4.4 (6)·Moderate·13 km·Est. 3.5–4 hrOfficial hiking route of the city of Erlangen. This hike leads north of Erlangen through Erlangen's Meilwald forest via Adlitz, Atzelsberg and Rathsberg to Burgberg. The tour is characterised by magnificent views, idyllic forests and ponds, as well as several historic castles. Highlights of the hike: - View of Nuremberg near Marloffstein - Marloffstein clay pit - Adlitz Castle - Fairytale pond - Atzelsberg Castle
- 4.4 (4)·Easy·3.9 km·Est. 1–1.5 hrOfficial walk of the city of Erlangen. An easy and family-friendly city walk through the green lungs and historical sights of Erlangen. Highlights: - Palace garden - Botanical garden - Schiffstraße - Refreshments at the Steinbach Bräu - Sculpture garden - Schwabach garden - Aroma garden - Palm garden - Bible Garden
- 4.5 (13)·Moderate·11.1 km·Est. 3–3.5 hrVaried Nordic Walking circular route near Erlangen in Middle Franconia, Bavaria. The Nordic Walking circular route leads through a beautiful landscape from the forest sports path from the Erlinger Meilwald to the Schwanenweihern. The tour includes two supplementary rounds to choose the difficulty yourself. There are two steeper climbs to master. The route is well-marked. The marking is a red dot on a more significant blue circle. Highlights: - Varied landscape - Forest sports trail
- 4.5 (7)·Hard·41.4 km·Est. 10.5–11.5 hrLong circular hike from Erlangen to Franconian Switzerland. It goes from the north of Erlangen through the Erlangen Meilwald forest via the Marloffstein clay pit through Neunkirchen am Brand into Franconian Switzerland. Once across the Haarbachwald forest, the hike leads through Hetzles back to Erlangen via the Rathsberg. There are several places to stop for refreshments on the hike and it can also be split into two one-day stages if you stay overnight in Neunkirchen or Hetzles. Highlights...
- 5.0 (6)·Easy·56.6 km·Est. 13.5–14.5 hrScenic 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
- 4.0 (1)·Moderate·11.7 km·Est. 3–3.5 hrWooded circular hiking trail in Tennenloher Forst, Bavaria. The starting point of this almost 12 km long route is the Turmberg car park. From here, you walk or hike along wide forest paths or natural trails through the Tennenloher Forst. The highest point of the route is reached at the Dreieckstein. It is worth pausing at the wild horse enclosure to observe the herd of Przewalski's horses, also known as Mongolian wild horses. Highlights of the hike: - Varied paths - Angel monument -...
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Frequently asked questions
What is the longest forest trail in Erlangen?
According to AllTrails.com, the longest forest trail in Erlangen is Markgrafenweg Erlangen-Bayreuth. This trail is estimated to be 83.4 km long.
Which forest trail has the most elevation gain in Erlangen?
Erlangen: With an ascent of 2,155 m, Markgrafenweg Erlangen-Bayreuth has the most elevation gain of all of the forest trails in the area. The next highest ascent for forest trails is MTB: Frankenweg Rundkurs with 1,823 m of elevation gain.
What is the most popular and difficult forest trail in Erlangen?
The most popular and difficult forest trail in Erlangen is Erlangen - Hetzles with a 4.5-star rating from 7 reviews.
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- Bergkirchweih
- Botanischer Garten Erlangen
- Skulpturengarten
- Aromatic Garden
- Orangerie
- Lynckersches Palais
- Markgrafendenkmal
- Hugenottenbrunnen
- Rückert-Brunnen
- Stutterheimsches Palais
- Egloffsteinsches Palais
- Besoldsches Haus
- Paulibrunnen
- Barfußpfad
- Walderlebniszentrum Tennenlohe
- Großer Bischofsweiher Vorbecken
- Spitzeweiher
- Großer Bischofsweiher
- Neustädter Kirche
- Ehemalige Hofapotheke