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Best mountain biking trails in Franconian Switzerland-Franconian Jura Nature Park

Best mountain biking trails in Franconian Switzerland-Franconian Jura Nature Park

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Bavaria
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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 - 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

  2. #2 - Pegnitz-Pottenstein-Tour (MTB)

    4.8 (7)·Moderate·35.6 km·Est. 10.5–11.5 hr
    Wonderful MTB tour in the Franconian Switzerland Nature Park. The MTB route between Pegnitz and Pottenstein is considered one of the most beautiful routes in Germany. The circular tour starts at the source of the Pegnitz. The ride begins comfortably on tarmac to the Schlossbergfestwiese, from where the gradient increases and the trails lead through single trails characterised by mixed forest. Up it goes to the Hollenberg. Once the route reaches the foot, a short carrying passage begins, past...

  3. #3 - Radtour: Schnaittach Runde über Festung Rothenberg

    4.3 (7)·Moderate·42.8 km·Est. 11–12 hr
    Popular cycle tour around Schnaittach in the Nuremberg region. The tour first takes you via Schnaittach up to Rothenburg Fortress and then on to the high plateau as far as Götzlesberg. From here it is downhill again to Schnaittach and in a large loop via Lauf an der Pegnitz back to the starting point. The route runs along roads with little traffic and cycle paths as well as hiking trails in places and is suitable for touring bikes or mountain bikes. --- Accessible by bus and train

  4. #4 - Wiesent and Trubachtal tour

    4.9 (2)·Hard·50.9 km·Est. 13–14 hr
    A popular cycle tour with great views in Franconian Switzerland, Bavaria. A beautiful tour for cycling. The route leads to Pretzfeld and through the beautiful old town centre of Ebermannstadt towards Streitberg. The route then continues along the Wiesent river to Gößweinstein. The beautiful basilica in the pilgrimage town of Gößweinstein is well worth a visit. There are also refreshments available. You return to Obertrubach via Etzdorf and Weimersberg. Highlights of the tour: - Hagenbach...

  5. #5 - Mosenberg Loop

    5.0 (1)·Hard·26.6 km·Est. 7.5–8 hr
    Varied hike in the Veldensteiner Forst. The hike runs through the landscape of the volcanic Eifel, past moss-covered rocks and along sections of the Kleine Kyll. The viewing tower on the Mosenberg offers a 360-degree view of the region, the villages of Bettenfeld and Manderscheid and the Lieser valley.

  6. #6 - Buchauer Weg (Buchau/Thurnau)

    5.0 (1)·Hard·22.7 km·Est. 6–7 hr

  7. #7 - Zur Osterhöhle und Hohe Zant

    3.5 (2)·Hard·21.9 km·Est. 7–7.5 hr

  8. #8 - Forchheim-Reifenberg

    5.0 (1)·Moderate·8.9 km·Est. 2.5–3 hr
    The hiking sign for this route is a green, vertical line on a white background. However, the trail is not signposted throughout.

  9. #9 - MTB 2 Altenberg - Kälberberg

    4.0 (1)·Hard·42.8 km·Est. 12–13 hr
    Challenging MTB tour in Bavaria, Germany. You can start this varied tour in Buttenheim or Heiligenstadt. The tour leads through the ups and downs between Heiligenstadt and Buttenheim and offers relaxed sections, beautiful descents and steeper climbs. Most of the route follows country lanes and field paths.

  10. #10 - MTB 3 - Matzenstein

    3.3 (2)·Moderate·28.8 km·Est. 8–8.5 hr
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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 trail for mountain biking in Franconian Switzerland-Franconian Jura Nature Park?

According to users from AllTrails.com, the best trail for mountain biking in Franconian Switzerland-Franconian Jura Nature Park is Paradiestal, which has a 4.5 star rating from 28 reviews. This trail is 10.9 km long with an elevation gain of 220 m.

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

According to AllTrails.com, the longest mountain biking trail in Franconian Switzerland-Franconian Jura Nature Park is Radweg Brauereien- und Bierkellertour. This trail is estimated to be 194.6 km long.

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

There are 31 mountain biking trails in Franconian Switzerland-Franconian Jura Nature Park.These mountain biking trails have an average 4.0-star ratingfrom 77 AllTrails community reviews.

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

Radweg Brauereien- und Bierkellertour has the most elevation gain for mountain biking trails with 3,339 m of total ascent. The park's runner-up is MTB: Frankenweg Rundkurs, which has 1,823 m of elevation gain.

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