Best easy 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
- 4.5 (20)·Easy·2.7 km·Est. 0.5–1 hrPopular circular route in the Franconian Switzerland-Frankenjura Nature Park, Bavaria. This short walking route leads through the beautiful Sanspareil rock garden and is perfect for a walk with the whole family. The Sanspareil rock garden was built in the mid-18th century according to the ideas of Margrave Friedrich von Bayreuth and Margravine Wilhelmine von Bayreuth. The English landscape garden, which is under monument protection, contains a medieval castle complex, fascinating rock...
- 4.5 (16)·Easy·5.1 km·Est. 1.5–2 hrPopular circular hiking trail in the rock labyrinth near Sackdillingen This hike is a real insider tip, leading to the ZZ-Top Grotto, which owes its wild name to a rocker gang that once met here. The circular route then leads through the Sackdillinger rock labyrinth. The rock labyrinth is fascinating with its dizzyingly high rock formations and eerily deep caves that lead into the mountain. HIghlights of the circular hiking trail: - ZZ-Top Grotto - Large farmer's hole - Small farmer's hole
- 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
- 4.8 (6)·Easy·2.7 km·Est. 0.5–1 hrFamily-friendly themed trail in Franconian Switzerland. This is a short but impressive circular tour through one of the most romantic valleys in Franconian Switzerland. The trail leads through the deeply incised Klumpertal valley, lined with high cliffs, past former mills, springs and fish ponds. The Jägersteige trail leads along narrow paths through bizarre rock formations with marvellous views of the valley. Highlights: - Klumper spring & Weihersbach stream - Ruins of the Klumpermühle...
- 4.5 (18)·Easy·5 km·Est. 1–1.5 hrThis 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...
- 4.5 (22)·Easy·6 km·Est. 1.5–2 hrFamily-friendly circular hiking trail in the Franconian Switzerland-Franconian Jura Nature Park, Bavaria. The Leidingshofer Tal nature reserve is a wild and romantic protected area between Heiligenstadt and Leidingshof in Franconian Switzerland. In addition to its unspoilt nature, the Leidingshofer Tal is known above all for its impressive Jura rock faces. There are fantastic views from the Veilbronn pavilion. Adventurous hikers can make a stopover at the Veilbronn high ropes...
- 4.7 (16)·Easy·5.6 km·Est. 1.5–2 hrVaried hiking trail in Pottenstein, Bavaria. This beautiful circular hiking trail starts in Pottenstein and offers a great opportunity to explore Pottenstein Castle right there. Via the Hasenlochhöhle cave and the forest temple, you also pass the Hofmannskapelle chapel. Highlights of the tour: - Pottenstein Castle with castle museum - Accessible by bus - Pottenstein adventure rock - Schöngrundsee lake - Large rabbit hole - Forest temple
- 4.0 (12)·Easy·2.9 km·Est. 0.5–1 hrPopular theme trail in Franconian Switzerland, Bavaria. This family-friendly circular hike takes you into the world of nine well-known Gößweinstein legends. The route is extremely varied; it takes you up the Kreuzberg, between gigantic rocks on a wonderful section of the Franconian Trail, past caves and up to Gößweinstein Castle. Highlights of the hike: - family-friendly - marvellous views of the Wiesenttal valley - Capuchin cave - Gößweinstein Castle
- 4.2 (12)·Easy·6.1 km·Est. 1.5–2 hrPopular circular hike in the Franconian Switzerland-Franconian Jura Nature Park, Bavaria. From the car park on Pegnitztalstraße in Rupprechtsstegen, you walk along the Pegnitz for 2 km. From Lungsdorf, the route then leads through woods and meadows. A special attraction on the way back to the car park is the Andreaskirche near Rupprechtstegen, a karst cave steeped in legend. Highlights of the hike: - idyllic Pegnitz valley - St Andrew's Church (indoor cave) - Lungsdorf village - Natural...
- 4.0 (15)·Easy·6 km·Est. 1.5–2 hrExciting circular hike around Betzenstein in the Franconian Switzerland Nature Park. Starting from the "Lower Gate", one of Betzenstein's two preserved town gates, this hiking trail covers just 6 kilometres and takes in the most beautiful sights around the Upper Franconian town. Highlights: - Three-tiered rock - Klauskirche" cave - Betzenstein adventure park ------------------------------- Accessible by bus and train
Visitor info
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.
Activities
- Backpacking trails in Franconian Switzerland-Franconian Jura Nature Park
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- Via ferrata trails in Franconian Switzerland-Franconian Jura Nature Park
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Attractions
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Suitability
- Child-friendly trails in Franconian Switzerland-Franconian Jura Nature Park
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