Best partially-paved trails in Erlangen

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#1 - Grüne Oasen in Erlangens Innenstadt
4.4 (4)·Easy·3.9 km·Est. 1–1.5 hr
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
#2 - Zauberhafte Natur hinterm Burgberg
4.4 (6)·Moderate·13 km·Est. 3.5–4 hr
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
#3 - Erlangen - Hetzles
4.5 (7)·Hard·41.4 km·Est. 10.5–11.5 hr
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...
#4 - Erlangen - Bubenreuth - Rathsberg
4.4 (3)·Moderate·10.9 km·Est. 3–3.5 hr
#5 - Radtour: Erlangen - Dechsendorf - Stiebarlimbach
5.0 (6)·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
#6 - MTB: Dechsendorf - Neuhaus - Felsenkeller
4.6 (5)·Easy·26.7 km·Est. 7–7.5 hr
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
#7 - M Net Erlanger Triathlon Radstrecke
4.5 (6)·Moderate·43.3 km·Est. 10.5–11.5 hr
#8 - Radtour: Geyer-Oberreichenbach
3.2 (2)·Moderate·38 km·Est. 9.5–10.5 hr
#9 - Erlangen - Neuhaus - Baiersdorf
3.2 (2)·Hard·60.7 km·Est. 14.5–16 hr
#10 - 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.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the longest partially paved trail in Erlangen?

According to AllTrails.com, the longest partially paved trail in Erlangen is Markgrafenweg Erlangen-Bayreuth. This trail is estimated to be 83.4 km long.

Which partially paved 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 partially paved trails in the area. The next highest ascent for partially paved trails is Erlangen - Neuhaus - Baiersdorf with 1,084 m of elevation gain.