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Best partially-paved trails in Franconian Switzerland-Franconian Jura Nature Park

Best partially-paved trails in Franconian Switzerland-Franconian Jura Nature Park

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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 - Cave Hike: Muggendorf Circular Route

    4.6 (69)·Moderate·12.4 km·Est. 4–4.5 hr
    Varied circular route in the Franconian Switzerland-Frankenjura Nature Park, Bavaria. This romantic hiking trail starts in Muggendorf, from where you first follow the hiking sign with the vertical red line. The first exciting highlight of this tour will soon be reached: The Oswald Cave, which is finally crossed completely (don't forget your flashlights!). It continues through the forest to the Zwecklesgraben, from where the path is marked with a yellow ring. In the further course of the...

  2. #2 - Esperhöhle Cave

    4.7 (27)·Moderate·10.9 km·Est. 3.5–4 hr
    Start: Tourist Information Gößweinstein, accessible by bus and train/parking nearby Highlights: - Pilgrimage basilica of the Holy Trinity in Gößweinstein - Esper cave - Gaillenreuth Castle with refreshment stops - Sachsenmühle beer garden directly on the river with a beautiful panorama - Historic Gößweinstein Castle

  3. #3 - 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

  4. #4 - Fünf-Seidla-Steig

    4.7 (22)·Moderate·9 km·Est. 2.5–3 hr
    A popular brewery trail in southern Franconian Switzerland, running from Weißenohe to Thuisbrunn. The Fünf-Seidla-Steig® is a popular brewery trail in southern Franconian Switzerland. Following scenic paths and trails, the route takes you to five private breweries in Gräfenberg and Weißenohe. The dominant landscape of woods and meadows, combined with hearty beer and Franconian delicacies, make this tour a well-rounded experience. Highlights: - Weißenohe Monastery Brewery - Friedmann...

  5. #5 - 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

  6. #6 - Gößweinstein - Pottenstein - Schleife über Tüchersfeld

    4.2 (20)·Moderate·14.3 km·Est. 4–4.5 hr
    Varied 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

  7. #7 - 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

  8. #8 - 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...

  9. #9 - Eibgrat Loop

    4.6 (13)·Moderate·4 km
    Popular circular hiking trail in the Franconian Switzerland-Franconian Jura Nature Park, Bavaria. One half of this circular trail runs through the forest, the other over the well-known and popular Eibgrat ridge. The Eibgrat is a 1.5 km long, almost alpine-style via ferrata over a rocky ridge in Franconian Switzerland. Hikers who are not sufficiently sure-footed or have a head for heights can bypass the Eibgrat on a hiking trail at the foot of the rocky ridge. Highlights of the hike: - Via...

  10. #10 - Von Streitberg dem Wiesentufer entlang

    4.8 (19)·Moderate·12.9 km·Est. 4.5–5 hr
    Panoramic 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
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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 partially paved trail to hike in Franconian Switzerland-Franconian Jura Nature Park?

According to users from AllTrails.com, the best partially paved trail to hike in Franconian Switzerland-Franconian Jura Nature Park is Cave Hike: Muggendorf Circular Route, which has a 4.6 star rating from 69 reviews. This trail is 12.4 km long with an elevation gain of 526 m.

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

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

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

There are 300 partially paved trails in Franconian Switzerland-Franconian Jura Nature Park.These partially paved trails have an average 4.0-star ratingfrom 785 AllTrails community reviews.

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

Frankenweg (Fernwanderweg) has the most elevation gain for partially paved trails with 15,303 m of total ascent. The park's runner-up is Westlicher Albrandweg, which has 3,222 m of elevation gain.

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