Best road biking trails in Nuremberg
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Explore the most popular road biking 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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- 4.1 (11)·Easy·30.4 km·Est. 7–7.5 hrScenic cycle tour from Nuremberg through the Sebalder Reichswald forest to Kraftshof. From Willy Brandt Platz in Nuremberg, you cycle across the Wöhrder Wiese and along the Wöhrder See lake into the Sebalder Reichswald forest. The forest circuit leads over the motorway and then towards Buchenbühl, past the airport and finally to Kraftshof. Highlights: - Wöhrder Wiese and lake - Historic fortified church in Kraftshof - Refreshments with Franconian cuisine in Kraftshof
- 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
- 4.4 (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...
- 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...
- 5.0 (3)·Moderate·58.4 km·Est. 14–15.5 hrPopular road bike route in Bavaria. The starting point is Nuremberg main station not far from the Frauentor. Follow the fortifications for a while and then head south-west towards Schweinau. Continue through Röthenbach and Stein until the built-up area slowly thins out and from now on smaller villages alternate with the magnificent hilly fields. There are beautiful views of the countryside along the way, but the architecture of the villages is also enchanting. It is worth stopping at one...
- 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...
- Hard·109.9 km·Est. 24 hr+Varied cycle tour around Nuremberg. This long road bike tour is a remarkable endurance ride starting in Nuremberg. The route is almost entirely tarmac and takes road bike enthusiasts through the "hilly" landscape of central Franconia south of the city. A central point of the tour is the medieval castle in Burgthann. Expect a challenging day with significant metres in altitude as you cycle along quiet country roads and designated cycle paths through forests and fields. The difficulty of the...
- Easy·89.5 km·Est. 20.5–22.5 hrOfficial long-distance cycle route (variant 1) 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...
Frequently asked questions
What is the longest road biking trail in Nuremberg?
According to AllTrails.com, the longest road biking trail in Nuremberg is Bike Tour from Nuremberg via Burgthann. This trail is estimated to be 109.9 km long.
Which road biking trail has the most elevation gain in Nuremberg?
Nuremberg: With an ascent of 1,703 m, Bike Tour from Nuremberg via Burgthann has the most elevation gain of all of the road biking trails in the area. The next highest ascent for road biking trails is ErlebnisRadweg Hohenzollern - Variante 1 (Radfernweg) with 1,326 m of elevation gain.
What is the most popular and difficult road biking trail in Nuremberg?
The most popular and difficult road biking 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