Best wildlife trails in Erlangen

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Explore the most popular wildlife 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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#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 - Through the Tennenloher Forest to Dreieckstein
4.0 (1)·Moderate·11.7 km·Est. 3–3.5 hr
Wooded 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 -...
#3 - M-net Erlanger Triathlon AOK-Laufstrecke ab 2019
4.0 (1)·Moderate·10 km
#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.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the longest wildlife trail in Erlangen?

According to AllTrails.com, the longest wildlife trail in Erlangen is Radtour: Erlangen - Dechsendorf - Stiebarlimbach. This trail is estimated to be 56.6 km long.

Which wildlife trail has the most elevation gain in Erlangen?

Erlangen: With an ascent of 900 m, Radtour: Erlangen - Dechsendorf - Stiebarlimbach has the most elevation gain of all of the wildlife trails in the area. The next highest ascent for wildlife trails is M-net Erlangen Triathlon: Fahrradecke Bike Course with 793 m of elevation gain.