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Best dog-friendly trails in Franconian Switzerland-Franconian Jura Nature Park

Best dog-friendly 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 - Pilgrimage Route PW2

    4.5 (18)·Easy·5 km·Est. 1–1.5 hr
    This contemplative route leads through the gently rolling hills of the Upper Bavarian Pfaffenwinkel region and combines important religious sites with unspoilt nature. The trail opens up the region around the Hoher Peißenberg and runs along a varied mix of historic church paths, country lanes and shady forest trails. A central highlight is the pilgrimage church on the Hoher Peißenberg, which is considered one of the most beautiful vantage points in Bavaria and offers a 360-degree view from...

  2. #2 - Signalstein, Wolfsberg Ruins, Drei Zinnen, and Burggraf Circular Route

    4.5 (20)·Moderate·12.4 km·Est. 4–4.5 hr
    Hike rich in nature and culture in the Franconian Jura Nature Park, Bavaria. The hike is a popular circular route from the hamlet of Haselstauden (Obertrubach) in the Trubach Valley in Bavaria. It leads past marvellous highlights of Franconian Switzerland such as the "Robbers' Cave", the Wolfsberg ruins and the Burggraf castle through wonderfully hilly countryside. Due to the gradient and distance, the route can be categorised as moderate. It is an excellent hike. The route is accessible...

  3. #3 - Kleine Geisbergrunde

    4.5 (10)·Easy·6.3 km·Est. 1.5–2 hr

  4. #4 - Victor-von-Scheffel Rundweg

    4.2 (7)·Moderate·4.8 km·Est. 1.5–2 hr

  5. #5 - Reisberg ab Leutenbach

    5.0 (2)·Moderate·8.9 km·Est. 2.5–3 hr

  6. #6 - Rund ums Walberla

    4.0 (6)·Moderate·9.2 km·Est. 2.5–3 hr
    Popular circular hike in the Franconian Switzerland Nature Park near Forchheim. The circular trail starts in Schlaifhausen and leads around the Ehrenbürg nature reserve with the two mountains Rodenstein and Walberla. The latter in particular is famous for its steep rock faces at the summit. This is a wonderful hike, especially during the cherry blossom season in spring. ---- Accessible by bus and train
  7. Rundwanderweg Behringersmühle-Moritz

    #7 - Rundwanderweg Behringersmühle-Moritz

    4.0 (2)·Moderate·4.8 km·Est. 1.5–2 hr
    Varied circular hiking trail Behringersmühle-Moritz, Bavaria This short hike takes you through the beautiful landscape of Franconian Switzerland. From the Cafè Gruber car park in Behringersmühle, the trail leads to Moritz and back past the Pfaffenstein and Hohe Warte. You can stop for refreshments in both Moritz and Behringersmühle. The hiking symbol is a blue ring on a white background. Highlights: - Landscape of Franconian Switzerland - Pfaffenstein

  8. #8 - Pommelsbrunn - Heuchling

    4.1 (4)·Moderate·7.7 km·Est. 2.5–3 hr
    Accessible by bus and train

  9. #9 - Wandern Weigendorf: Roter Punkt von Ernhüll nach Erkelsdorf

    4.0 (1)·Easy·6.6 km·Est. 1.5–2 hr
    [LOC 33612] Circular hiking trail: Ernhüll - Erkelsdorf - Ernhüll

  10. #10 - Rackersberg - Haßlach - Kleinlesau

    5.0 (1)·Moderate·7.2 km·Est. 2–2.5 hr
    [LOC 34651] Circular hiking trail: Haßlach - Weidmannsgesees - Rackersberg - Kleinlesau - Haßlach
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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 dog-friendly trail to hike in Franconian Switzerland-Franconian Jura Nature Park?

According to users from AllTrails.com, the best dog-friendly trail to hike in Franconian Switzerland-Franconian Jura Nature Park is Pilgrimage Route PW2, which has a 4.5 star rating from 18 reviews. This trail is 5.0 km long with an elevation gain of 124 m.

What is the longest dog-friendly trail in Franconian Switzerland-Franconian Jura Nature Park?

According to AllTrails.com, the longest dog-friendly trail in Franconian Switzerland-Franconian Jura Nature Park is Kelbachtaler Höhenweg (small loop). This trail is estimated to be 12.9 km long.

How many dog-friendly trails are in Franconian Switzerland-Franconian Jura Nature Park?

There are 23 dog-friendly trails in Franconian Switzerland-Franconian Jura Nature Park.These dog-friendly trails have an average 4.1-star ratingfrom 82 AllTrails community reviews.

Which dog-friendly trail has the most elevation gain in Franconian Switzerland-Franconian Jura Nature Park?

Signalstein, Wolfsberg Ruins, Drei Zinnen, and Burggraf Circular Route has the most elevation gain for dog-friendly trails with 488 m of total ascent. The park's runner-up is Kelbachtaler Höhenweg (small loop), which has 382 m of elevation gain.

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