Best dogs on lead trails in Franconian Switzerland-Franconian Jura Nature Park
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
Top trails
- 4.1 (41)·Moderate·13 km·Est. 3–3.5 hrVaried circular hiking trail from Aufseß in Franconian Switzerland. Four well-known breweries are visited on this beautiful circular route: Stadter Brewery, Reichold Brewery, Kathi-Bräu Brewery and Rothenbach Brewery. During the tour, you can enjoy the beautiful landscape of Franconian Switzerland. Highlights: - Unteraufseß Castle - Purchase of a brewery pass on completion of the hike ----------------------------- Accessible by bus and train
- 4.2 (20)·Moderate·14.3 km·Est. 4–4.5 hrVaried circular hike from Pottenstein in the Franconian Switzerland - Franconian Jura Nature Park. This beautiful circular walk takes you from Pottenstein via the Kreuzkapelle chapel to Gößweinstein, where the basilica is well worth a visit. You return to the starting point via Tüchersfeld with its famous rock formations and the Franconian Switzerland Museum. ---------------------------------------------------- Accessible by bus and train
- 4.5 (21)·Easy·3.4 km·Est. 0.5–1 hrCharming trail in the Franconian Switzerland-Franconian Jura Nature Park, Bavaria. This beautiful hiking trail starts in Weißenohne at the railway station and leads to the source of the Lillach. The trail runs alongside the Lilach, mainly along shady forest paths. The hike takes approx. 2 hours. Highlights: - Lillach spring - Lillach sinter terraces - Former monastery mill - Monastery church of St Boniface
- 4.4 (20)·Moderate·8.4 km·Est. 2–2.5 hrPopular circular hike from Pottenstein in Franconian Switzerland. Duration: approx. 2 hours Highlights of the hike: - Hohe Warte viewpoint over Pottenstein - Pottenstein Castle - Sky ladder viewing tower - Pottenstein Devil's Cave - Schöngrundsee lake -------------------------------------------- Accessible by bus and train
- 4.4 (16)·Moderate·9.8 km·Est. 2.5–3 hrPopular circular hiking trail in the Franconian Switzerland-Franconian Jura Nature Park, Bavaria. The start and finish of this 10 km circular walk is the Weißenohe railway station. After just under 3 kilometres, you reach the Leichenlinde, whose name goes back to the times when only Catholics were allowed to be buried in the Weißenohe cemetery and deceased Protestant citizens had to be taken to Kirchrüsselbach. The Leichenlinde served as a resting place or meeting point on the arduous...
- 4.8 (19)·Moderate·12.9 km·Est. 4.5–5 hrPanoramic hiking tour in Streitberg, Bavaria. This beautiful circular tour starts at the railway station in Streitberg and takes around 3 hours. Along charming field and forest paths, this tour offers marvellous views along knightly and royal trails. Highlights of the tour: - Streitburg castle ruins - Neideck castle ruins - Rock formation Felstor - Water spring Mussel spring - Bing Cave - Brunhildenstein
- 4.4 (10)·Moderate·9.7 km·Est. 2.5–3 hrNatural circular trail around Waischenfeld, Bavaria. The idyllic circular trail can be started south of Waischenfeld at the car park on Dooser Straße. The trail leads through a field landscape through Waischfeld. At the end of the town, a steep ascent towards Hanneberg awaits. The route leads to Rabenstein, where you can visit Rabenstein Castle. The route can be reached by bus and train. Highlights: - wide landscape - Rabenstein Castle
- 4.4 (5)·Moderate·9.3 km·Est. 2.5–3 hrPopular hike in the Franconian Switzerland-Franconian Jura Nature Park, Bavaria. The Devil's Cave is the largest cave in Franconian Switzerland. This beautiful hike through the Bärenschlucht gorge leads to this stalactite cave. Overall, the circular route offers plenty of scope for personalisation. For example, you can stop by Pottenstein Castle, which was built in the 11th century, or take a detour to the Pottenstein adventure rock. Highlights of the hike: - Bear Gorge - Guided tour of the...
- 4.8 (15)·Moderate·11.6 km·Est. 3–3.5 hrPicturesque 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...
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Visitor info
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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.
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