Best backpacking trails in Kulmbach
3.3(5 reviews)
Explore the most popular backpacking trails near Kulmbach with hand-curated trail maps and driving directions as well as detailed reviews and photos from hikers, campers and nature lovers like you.
Top trails
- 5.0 (2)·Hard·24.6 km·Est. 6.5–7 hrVaried route section in the Franconian Forest, Bavaria From Kulmbach, the route leads via Frankenberg and Gundersreuth, Zultenberg and Niesten to Weismain. You can discover historical sights along the way. There are refreshment stops in Weismain. Highlights: - Niesten castle ruins near the route - NordJURAmuseum Weismain - Weismain old town
- 2.0 (2)·Moderate·82.4 km·Est. 18.5–20.5 hr2nd day stage of the popular long-distance Main Cycle Route in central Germany. The Main cycle route is an official long-distance cycle route of numerous German tourism organisations and runs through the federal states of Bavaria and Rhineland-Palatinate. The route is signposted with a grey and green square with the inscription "mainradweg". This section leads from Kulmbach to beautiful Bamberg. The route is always well connected to the railway, so that individual sections, as well as the...
- 3.0 (1)·Moderate·239 km·Est. 24 hr+Varied cycle tour through the Franconian Switzerland-Franconian Jura Nature Park, Bavaria. This cycle tour starts in Kulmbach and runs through the northern part of the Franconian Switzerland-Franconian Jura Nature Park. There are numerous towns along the route, including larger ones, so you can easily organise the individual daily stages to suit your own preferences. Highlights of the cycle tour: - Valley of the Leinleiter - Bad Staffelstein - Vierzehnheiligen Basilica - Juniper slopes...
Frequently asked questions
What is the longest backpacking trail in Kulmbach?
According to AllTrails.com, the longest backpacking trail in Kulmbach is From Kumbach through Franconian Switzerland. This trail is estimated to be 239.0 km long.
Which backpacking trail has the most elevation gain in Kulmbach?
Kulmbach: With an ascent of 4,549 m, From Kumbach through Franconian Switzerland has the most elevation gain of all of the backpacking trails in the area. The next highest ascent for backpacking trails is Saar-Mosel-Main Etappe 17: Kulmbach - Schirnding with 2,107 m of elevation gain.
What is the most popular and difficult backpacking trail in Kulmbach?
The most popular and difficult backpacking trail in Kulmbach is Frankenweg stage 5: Kulmbach - Weismain with a 5.0-star rating from 2 reviews.