Best historic site trails in Erlangen

Varied 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

Official 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

Official 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

Long 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...

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

Entertaining mountain bike tour to the lakes in the east of Erlangen. The short but varied MTB tour starts at Dummetsweiher in the Erlangen district of "In der Reuth" and leads through forests, Franconian villages, numerous lakes and ponds. Halfway along the route, you can also stop for refreshments at the Neuhäuser "Felsenkeller". ---- Accessible by bus and train

Official hike of the city of Erlangen. This hike takes you around the numerous fish ponds and along the Bimbach in the west of Büchenbach in Erlangen. Highlights: - historic fortified church of St Xystus - Dummetsweiher pond - "Kosbach altar" - Water tower on the castle hill