Best bike touring trails in Nuremberg
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Explore the most popular bike touring trails near Nuremberg 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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- 4.4 (8)·Moderate·47.2 km·Est. 11–12 hrAn exciting cycle tour from Nuremberg along the old Ludwig-Danube-Main Canal to Neumarkt in der Oberpfalz. From the fairground in Nuremberg, you cycle a few kilometres through the city until you reach the historic canal. The cycle tour is characterised by idyllic nature with a varied landscape: sometimes you cycle through dense, protected trees, sometimes you have a clear view of fields and meadows. You also pass many locks, which are often marked with information boards. There are no...
- 4.4 (12)·Moderate·33.6 km·Est. 8–8.5 hrVaried cycle tour near Nuremberg, Bavaria. This beautiful cycle tour starts at the hikers' car park on Rathsbergstraße near Nuremberg Airport. You cycle mostly on side roads with little traffic and well-maintained paths such as the popular Pegnitz cycle path. Highlights of the tour: - Kraftshofer Forst nature reserve - Pegnitz valley - Wöhrder See nature reserve
- 4.9 (5)·Moderate·10.3 km·Est. 2.5–3 hrThis extensive and relaxed point-to-point hike leads through the Lorenzer Reichswald, one of the most important recreation areas in the east of the city of Nuremberg. The path connects the district of Erlenstegen with the rural village of Fischbach, running almost exclusively on level, well-maintained forestry tracks and shaded forest paths. A central highlight is the passage through the characteristic pine forests and the crossing of small streams like the Gründlach tributaries, which give...
- 5.0 (2)·Moderate·44.4 km·Est. 10–11 hrOfficial long-distance cycle route (variant 2) through Hohenzollern in Bavaria and Baden-Württemberg This route is an official cycle route of the district of Fürth. The long-distance cycle route is signposted with the route logo, a bicycle with the words "Erlebnisradweg Hohenzollern" on a black and white sign. The route was awarded the ADAC Bavaria Tourism Prize in 2018. There are numerous places to stop for refreshments along the route and it is easily accessible by bus and...
- 3.6 (7)·Hard·75.3 km·Est. 17.5–19 hr4th section of the official long-distance cycle route Five Rivers Cycle Route along 5 Palatinate and Franconian rivers in Bavaria This route is an official cycle route of the district of Amberg-Sulzbach. The long-distance cycle route is signposted with the logo of the route, the lettering "Fünf-Flüsse-Radweg" on 5 blue stripes. There are numerous places to stop for refreshments along the route and the route is easily accessible by bus and train Highlights: - Long-distance cycle route along...
- 3.2 (5)·Moderate·12.2 km·Est. 2.5–3 hrVaried cycle tour near Nuremberg, Bavaria. Close to the BR Franconia studio, we set off across the canal towards Gebersdorf. A short circuit to Neumühle, then on past the Gaggalasquelle towards Fürth's old town. Cross the canal, continue towards the old town, the riverside promenade and on to the Kulturforum. The route can be reached by bus and train. Highlights of the tour: - Fürth - Nuremberg - Riverside promenade on the Rednitz
- 4.6 (3)·Moderate·57 km·Est. 14.5–16 hrVaried route from Nuremberg to Franconian Switzerland. Quite a long route, but one where you can always recharge your batteries, as it visits several breweries between Nuremberg and Wolfsberg with plenty of places to stop for refreshments along the way. Highlights: - Wiethaler brewery in Neunhof - Weißenohe monastery brewery - Friedmann brewery - Gasthof Lindenbräu in Gräfenberg - Hofman brewery in Hohenschwärz - Elch-Bräu and Gasthof Seitz in Thuisbrunn - Meister brewery in Unterzaunsbach
- 5.0 (1)·Hard·236.9 km·Est. 24 hr+Stage 5 of the Castle Road Cycle Route. Stage 5 of the long-distance cycle route takes you through the hilly landscape of Franconian Switzerland. There are 35 castles and fortresses to marvel at here, the most beautiful of which are on this cycle tour. Highlights: - Historic old town and imperial castle in Nuremberg - Lauf with its medieval town centre and residential castle - Rabenstein Castle
- 3.0 (1)·Moderate·45.4 km·Est. 10.5–11.5 hr1st section of the Hohenzollern Adventure Cycle Route (Variant 2) through Hohenzollern in Bavaria and Baden-Württemberg This route is an official cycle route of the district of Fürth. The long-distance cycle route is signposted with the route logo, a bicycle with the words "Erlebnisradweg Hohenzollern" on a black and white sign. The route was awarded the ADAC Bavaria Tourism Prize in 2018. There are numerous places to stop for refreshments along the route and it is easily accessible by bus...
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Frequently asked questions
What is the longest bike touring trail in Nuremberg?
According to AllTrails.com, the longest bike touring trail in Nuremberg is Nuremberg - Trieste. This trail is estimated to be 914.1 km long.
Which bike touring trail has the most elevation gain in Nuremberg?
Nuremberg: With an ascent of 17,027 m, Nuremberg - Trieste has the most elevation gain of all of the bike touring trails in the area. The next highest ascent for bike touring trails is Nuremberg - Bamberg - Göttingen - Hanover with 7,405 m of elevation gain.
What is the most popular and difficult bike touring trail in Nuremberg?
The most popular and difficult bike touring trail in Nuremberg is Fünf-Flüsse-Radweg Etappe 4: Nürnberg - Amberg with a 3.6-star rating from 7 reviews.
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Points of interest
- Wöhrder See
- Großer Weiher
- Large Dutzendteich
- Pegnitz Hochwasserstollen
- Heilpflanzengarten
- Weinstadel
- Schleuse 72
- Freiung
- Imperial Castle
- Klostergarten
- Wohnmobilstellplatz Dutzendteich
- Frauentorturm
- Hammer
- Kleiner Dutzendteich
- Ruine Schloss Oberbürg
- Schloss Neunhof
- Craftmen's Courtyard
- Steintribüne
- Besucherplatform
- Kongresshalle