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Best event trails in Franconian Switzerland-Franconian Jura Nature Park

Best event trails in Franconian Switzerland-Franconian Jura Nature Park

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Bavaria
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#8 of 21 nature parks

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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 - Fränkische Schweiz-Marathon

    4.9 (7)·Hard·42.5 km
    The route profile of the Franconian Switzerland Marathon is relatively flat and runs entirely on the car-free B 470 through the heart of wild and romantic Franconian Switzerland - from Walberla to Neideck: First, the route heads from Ebermannstadt towards Forchheim to the first junction to Weilersbach. There you make the first turn and return to Ebermannstadt. After passing the 10km mats in Ebermannstadt, the runners follow the B 470 to the next turning point between Muggendorf and...

  2. #2 - Franconian Switzerland Half Marathon

    4.0 (1)·Hard·21.1 km
    Official course of the Franconian Switzerland Half Marathon, Bavaria. This is the official course of the Franconian Switzerland Half Marathon. The half marathon starts at Breitenbacher Straße. It starts in Ebermannstadt in the direction of Forchheim where the route follows the B 470 until the junction to Weilersbach. The first turnaround takes place there and the route heads back to Ebermannstadt. After passing the 10km mats in Ebermannstadt, the route follows the B 470 until another...

  3. #3 - Fränkische Schweiz-Marathon – 10 km Strecke

    5.0 (1)·Moderate·10 km
    Official route.

  4. #4 - Fränkische Schweiz-Marathon – 4,2 km Strecke

    3.3 (4)·Easy·4.2 km
    As part of the Franconian Switzerland Marathon, a hobby run - the "1/10 Marathon" - is organised every year on Saturday with a length of 4.2 km. With this varied and completely flat course, this offer is designed especially for pupils in classes A and B, young people and adult hobby and fitness runners for whom the 10 km course on Sunday is too long. The entry fee is 5.00 euros. Sparkasse Forchheim will pay the entry fee for children and young people. You are welcome to jog, walk and/or hike....

  5. #5 - Forchheim Brauerei-Tour

    3.6 (3)·Moderate·62 km·Est. 14.5–16 hr
    Wonderful cycle tour from Marloffstein or start from Forchheim. The route takes you past the many beer cellars in Forchheim, the brewery in Weigelshofen (lovely beer garden in the courtyard), the country inn in Drosendorf and the brewery in Drigendorg. Then back via Buttenheim with several breweries to Eggolsheim. There is a lovely beer cellar in Forchheimer Straße. You can then continue your return journey without any problems.

  6. #6 - Hohenschwärz Biertour 5 Seidla Teiletappe

    3.6 (11)·Moderate·40.4 km·Est. 10–11 hr
    The cycling route from Kleinsendelbach winds through the Franconian Switzerland-Franconian Jura Nature Park. The path crosses one of the largest cherry-growing regions in Germany, offering wide views over the Jura plateaus. The trail connects small villages like Oberrüsselbach and Lilling using paved paths and quiet backroads. Rolling hills and blooming orchards define the scenery along the way. This loop is perfect for nature lovers who appreciate rural charm and sweeping panoramas. A...

  7. #7 - Lauferlebnis Fränkische Schweiz E5

    Moderate·21.1 km·Est. 5.5–6 hr
  8. Jura.Ultra.Trail "Route 66" (FS*TRailissimo)

    #8 - Jura.Ultra.Trail "Route 66" (FS*TRailissimo)

    Hard·66.6 km·Est. 21.5–23.5 hr

  9. #9 - Dreifaltigkeitskapelle (Chapel) - Thuisbrunn - Hohenschwärz

    Moderate·10 km·Est. 2.5–3 hr
    The route begins at the Dreifaltigkeitskapelle and proceeds towards the village of Thuisbrunn. A central feature of the area is the Burgruine Thuisbrunn, a medieval castle ruin situated on a rocky elevation above the settlement. The course connects Thuisbrunn with the neighboring village of Hohenschwarz, passing through traditional rural settings. The trail surface comprises a combination of paved village roads and firm gravel paths suitable for walking. Local architecture and historic...
  10. LOWA Ultratrail Fraenkische Schweiz ULTRATRAIL 66km 2025/26

    #10 - LOWA Ultratrail Fraenkische Schweiz ULTRATRAIL 66km 2025/26

    Hard·67.9 km·Est. 21.5–23.5 hr
    This circuit starts at the historic market square in Ebermannstadt and serves as the official route of the annual LOWA Ultratrail Fränkische Schweiz marathon event. The path leads explorers through the heart of the Franconian highlands, winding along the scenic Wiesent River valley. Travelers can expect an immersive journey featuring dense forests, narrow singletrails filled with exposed roots, and impressive natural karst rock formations. The route also guides visitors past historic...
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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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