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Best lake trails in Franconian Switzerland-Franconian Jura Nature Park

Best lake 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 - Brauereienweg

    4.1 (41)·Moderate·13 km·Est. 3–3.5 hr
    Varied 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

  2. #2 - Rundwanderung Walberla

    4.6 (23)·Moderate·11.7 km·Est. 3.5–4 hr
    Family-friendly hike in Ehrenbürg near Wiesenthau, Bavaria. A wonderful circular hike around Ehrenbürg with moderate slopes and varied landscapes (forests, meadows, villages). From the Zeugenberg you have an unrivalled view of the lower Regnitz, Ehrenbach and Wiesenttal valleys. Highlights of the tour: - Ehrenbürg nature reserve - St Walpurgis - View of Leutenbach - Wiesentthal view

  3. #3 - Egloffsteiner Kulturweg Nr. 4

    4.6 (22)·Moderate·7.4 km·Est. 2–2.5 hr
    Cultural and historical round tour in Egloffstein, Bavaria. The tour starts at the Egloffstein hiking car park and there is also a bus stop at the starting point. This is a cultural trail to historical and geological features. Highlights of the tour: - Ball game - Thuisburg castle ruins - Egloffsteinerhüll - St Catherine's Church - Capuchins

  4. #4 - Sinterstufen - Lillachquelle

    4.5 (21)·Easy·3.4 km·Est. 0.5–1 hr
    Charming 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

  5. #5 - Von Pottenstein zur Teufelshöhle

    4.4 (20)·Moderate·8.4 km·Est. 2–2.5 hr
    Popular 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

  6. #6 - Paradiestal

    4.5 (28)·Moderate·10.9 km·Est. 2.5–3 hr
    Family-friendly circular hike near Stadelhofen in Franconian Switzerland. This trail explores Franconian Switzerland. It starts at the car park near Stadelhofen, but you can also start at Treunitz. On the hike, you can see the various rock formations and landscapes, including the Nasenlöcherfelsen, the Blue Sea and the Wüstenstein. ------------------------------ Accessible by bus and train

  7. #7 - Walberlarunde

    4.4 (15)·Moderate·7.4 km·Est. 2.5–3 hr
    Highligts: - Wiesenthauer Needle rock formation - Celtic Wall - Rock formation Mystic Rock - Walberla mountain peak The hike takes about 2 hours.

  8. #8 - 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...

  9. #9 - Wiesenttal Trail “Neideck 1000”

    4.7 (11)·Hard·22.4 km·Est. 7.5–8.5 hr
    Endurance takes centre stage on this challenging circular tour through the heart of Franconian Switzerland. The route combines several steep ascents and descents and offers a comprehensive tour through the green Wiesenttal valley and its iconic limestone cliffs. A mixture of shady forest paths, meadow crossings and paved hiking trails that require a steady pace to cover all the metres in altitude can be expected. A particular highlight is the view of the Neideck castle ruins, a fortification...

  10. #10 - Lillachquelle Spring via Leichenlinde

    4.4 (16)·Moderate·9.8 km·Est. 2.5–3 hr
    Popular 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...
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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 lake trail to hike in Franconian Switzerland-Franconian Jura Nature Park?

According to users from AllTrails.com, the best lake trail to hike in Franconian Switzerland-Franconian Jura Nature Park is Brauereienweg, which has a 4.1 star rating from 41 reviews. This trail is 13.0 km long with an elevation gain of 250 m.

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

According to AllTrails.com, the longest lake trail in Franconian Switzerland-Franconian Jura Nature Park is Frankenweg (Fernwanderweg). This trail is estimated to be 522.4 km long.

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

There are 119 lake trails in Franconian Switzerland-Franconian Jura Nature Park.These lake trails have an average 4.2-star ratingfrom 450 AllTrails community reviews.

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

Frankenweg (Fernwanderweg) has the most elevation gain for lake trails with 15,303 m of total ascent. The park's runner-up is From Kumbach through Franconian Switzerland, which has 4,549 m of elevation gain.

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