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Best bike touring trails in Franconian Switzerland-Franconian Jura Nature Park

Best bike touring trails in Franconian Switzerland-Franconian Jura Nature Park

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In the north of Bavaria, between the cities of Nuremberg, Bamberg and Bayreuth, lies the Franconian Switzerland - Franconian Jura Nature Park, which was known as the Franconian Switzerland - Veldensteiner Nature Park until 2018. With an area of 2346 km², it is the second largest nature park in the state after the Altmühltal Nature Park.

On marvellous hiking trails through romantic valley sections and wide Jura plateaus, you can relax and discover a lot - the region is not called the land of castles, caves, rocks and valleys for nothing. The show caves can be explored with an experienced cave guide. Canoeing, exploring museums or visiting castles and monasteries - the numerous information centres in the park will tell you all about what is possible.

Top sights

Glocke
Glocke
Cliff
Spitzer Turm
Spitzer Turm
Cliff
Predigtstuhl
Predigtstuhl
Cliff
Adamsfelsenhöhle
Adamsfelsenhöhle
Cave
Nasenwand
Nasenwand
Cliff
Vogelherdgrotte
Vogelherdgrotte
Cave

Top trails

  1. #1 - Pegnitzauen

    4.8 (15)·Moderate·11.6 km·Est. 3–3.5 hr
    Picturesque hiking trail through the Pegnitz floodplains, Bavaria. The Pegnitzau between Ranna and Michelfeld is characterised by the Pegnitz river, which meanders naturally through the valley. The nature reserve lies mainly within the Ranna water protection area, which safeguards the drinking water supply for the greater Nuremberg area. The hike leads through the valley and the path is flat to slightly hilly. The wildlife that can be observed is particularly interesting: lizards, slow...

  2. #2 - Pegnitztal-Radweg

    5.0 (6)·Moderate·25.6 km·Est. 6.5–7.5 hr

  3. #3 - Mainradweg Etappe 1a: Creußen - Kulmbach

    3.9 (6)·Moderate·58.6 km·Est. 14–15 hr
    1st day stage (alternative 2) from Creußen to Kulmbach on 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 signage consists of a grey and green square with the inscription "mainradweg". Highlights: - Cycling along the impressive river landscape of the River Main - Visiting the cultural monuments in...

  4. #4 - Ebermannstadt - Forchheim - Streitberg

    5.0 (1)·Moderate·42.3 km·Est. 9.5–10.5 hr
    An easy tour from Ebermannstadt to Forchheim including a short sightseeing tour through the Lower Wiesenttal back to Ebermannstadt and a detour into the Wiesenttal (Neideck view from below). From there, the cycle path leads about 5 kilometres back to the starting point.

  5. #5 - Radtour: Schnaittach Runde über Festung Rothenberg

    4.3 (7)·Moderate·42.8 km·Est. 11–12 hr
    Popular cycle tour around Schnaittach in the Nuremberg region. The tour first takes you via Schnaittach up to Rothenburg Fortress and then on to the high plateau as far as Götzlesberg. From here it is downhill again to Schnaittach and in a large loop via Lauf an der Pegnitz back to the starting point. The route runs along roads with little traffic and cycle paths as well as hiking trails in places and is suitable for touring bikes or mountain bikes. --- Accessible by bus and train

  6. #6 - Wiesent and Trubachtal tour

    4.9 (2)·Hard·50.9 km·Est. 13–14 hr
    A popular cycle tour with great views in Franconian Switzerland, Bavaria. A beautiful tour for cycling. The route leads to Pretzfeld and through the beautiful old town centre of Ebermannstadt towards Streitberg. The route then continues along the Wiesent river to Gößweinstein. The beautiful basilica in the pilgrimage town of Gößweinstein is well worth a visit. There are also refreshments available. You return to Obertrubach via Etzdorf and Weimersberg. Highlights of the tour: - Hagenbach...

  7. #7 - Brewery tour: Nuremberg - Wolfsberg

    4.6 (3)·Moderate·57 km·Est. 14.5–16 hr
    Varied 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

  8. #8 - Gräfenberg – Großenohe – Trubachtal – Thuisbrunn - Hohenschwärz

    5.0 (2)·Hard·20.8 km·Est. 5.5–6 hr
    Varied circular tour in the Franconian Switzerland Nature Park, Bavaria. The tour starts in Gräfenberg, where you can easily arrive and depart by train. Via Großenohe and Hammerbühl, the route follows the Trubach valley to Egloffstein. Here you can explore the town and find a place to stop for refreshments. You return to the starting point via Thuisbrunn and Gräfenbergerhüll. Highlights: - Egloffstein baroque garden - Egloffstein Castle near the route - Egloffstein rock cellar near the route

  9. #9 - Pilger-Brauerei-Tour

    4.0 (1)·Hard·20 km·Est. 5–5.5 hr
    Culinary circular trail near Bad Staffelstein in Bavaria. This beautiful circular trail leads through numerous villages and always offers beautiful views of the region. The route mostly runs through beautiful fields and meadows - every now and then you pass smaller villages with local cultural and historical sights and, of course, the breweries and inns that give the tour its name. Route: Bad Staffelstein - Schönbrunn - Grundfeld - Vierzehnheiligen - Uetzing - Stublang - Loffeld - Horsdorf...

  10. #10 - Trubachtal: Gräfenberg - Egloffstein - Haidhof

    4.5 (2)·Hard·64.1 km·Est. 15.5–17 hr
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The information centre in the "Old Train Station" in Muggendorf, for example, is open daily from 8.30 am to 6 pm between April and October.

Frequently asked questions

Where is the best trail for bike touring in Franconian Switzerland-Franconian Jura Nature Park?

According to users from AllTrails.com, the best trail for bike touring in Franconian Switzerland-Franconian Jura Nature Park is Pegnitzauen, which has a 4.8 star rating from 15 reviews. This trail is 11.6 km long with an elevation gain of 249 m.

What is the longest bike touring trail in Franconian Switzerland-Franconian Jura Nature Park?

According to AllTrails.com, the longest bike touring trail in Franconian Switzerland-Franconian Jura Nature Park is From Kumbach through Franconian Switzerland. This trail is estimated to be 239.0 km long.

How many bike touring trails are in Franconian Switzerland-Franconian Jura Nature Park?

There are 85 bike touring trails in Franconian Switzerland-Franconian Jura Nature Park.These bike touring trails have an average 4.3-star ratingfrom 112 AllTrails community reviews.

Which bike touring trail has the most elevation gain in Franconian Switzerland-Franconian Jura Nature Park?

From Kumbach through Franconian Switzerland has the most elevation gain for bike touring trails with 4,549 m of total ascent. The park's runner-up is Burgenstraßen-Radweg Etappe 5: Nürnberg - Bamberg, which has 4,459 m of elevation gain.

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