Best forest trails in Forchheim

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#1 - Forchheim - Retterner Kanzel
4.7 (9)·Hard·16.9 km·Est. 5–5.5 hr
Popular circular hike from Forchheim in the Franconian Switzerland - Franconian Jura Nature Park. The hiking trail leads once around Forchheim Kellerwald and Rettern and offers great views from the Retterner Kanzel castle and the Walberla vantage point. ------------------------------------------ Accessible by bus and train
#2 - Waldlehrpfad Serlbach
4.6 (5)·Moderate·7.9 km·Est. 2–2.5 hr
Family-friendly circular hiking trail in Serlbach near Forchheim, Bavaria. This beautiful tour can be started at the Fürstenweg car park. On field and forest paths in the north-western section, you will also pass a charming stream with a hut, which is perfect for a break. Highlights of the hike: - Örtelberg - Serlbach stream - Heidhügel - Bammersdorf
#3 - Forchheim-Reifenberg
5.0 (1)·Moderate·8.9 km·Est. 2.5–3 hr
The hiking sign for this route is a green, vertical line on a white background. However, the trail is not signposted throughout.
#4 - Von Forchheim zum Warbela
3.3 (3)·Hard·17.4 km·Est. 5–5.5 hr
Varied circular hike near Forchheim in the Franconian Switzerland-Franconian Jura Nature Park. The circular trail leads from Forchheim's Kellerwald forest to Warbela, where there are beautiful views of Franconian Switzerland and several caves to discover. You then walk back along the Wiesent and over the Kellerberg. --------------------- Accessible by bus and train
#5 - Von Burk nach Willersdorf
5.0 (1)·Moderate·15 km·Est. 4–4.5 hr
#6 - Bicycle loop trail 9 Forchheim (FO9)
5.0 (1)·Moderate·34.9 km·Est. 8.5–9.5 hr
Popular bike tour in the Franconian Switzerland-Frankenjura Nature Park, Bavaria. The circular cycle route FO9 starts at the Forchheim train station and runs through Kirchehrenbach, Poppendorf and Wiesenthau, among other places. Overall, the bike tour is wonderfully relaxed, but there is one exception: between Poppendorf and Hundshaupten there is a longer uphill section. Once you have completed this ascent, you can relax with a visit to the Hundshaupten wildlife park. Cycle circular route 9...
#7 - Forchheim - Kreuzberg
5.0 (2)·Moderate·9.3 km·Est. 2.5–3 hr
[LOC 34941] Destination hiking trail: Burk - Rotes Knöcklein - Hallerndorf
#8 - Burk nach Lunzkeller
4.0 (1)·Moderate·16.6 km·Est. 4–4.5 hr
#9 - Rangau-Randweg Fernwanderweg
4.0 (1)·Hard·165.4 km·Est. 24 hr+
#10 - Ostsee - Oberbayern (D-Route 11) Etappe 17: Forchheim - Hilpoltstein
3.3 (2)·Moderate·80.5 km·Est. 18.5–20.5 hr
17th section of the official long-distance cycle route through Germany from the Baltic Sea to Upper Bavaria (D-Route 11) The D-Route D11 (Baltic Sea to Upper Bavaria) runs along the entire route from Rostock to Freilassing in Bavaria. The route is generally on tarmac roads with little traffic. The long-distance cycle route is partially signposted with the D11 logo (half a wheel and "11" on a red background), but in some cases only local cycle paths are signposted.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the longest forest trail in Forchheim?

According to AllTrails.com, the longest forest trail in Forchheim is Rangau-Randweg Fernwanderweg. This trail is estimated to be 165.4 km long.

Which forest trail has the most elevation gain in Forchheim?

Forchheim: With an ascent of 3,374 m, Rangau-Randweg Fernwanderweg has the most elevation gain of all of the forest trails in the area. The next highest ascent for forest trails is Ostsee - Oberbayern (D-Route 11) Etappe 17: Forchheim - Hilpoltstein with 1,241 m of elevation gain.