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Best paved trails in Franconian Switzerland-Franconian Jura Nature Park

Best paved trails in Franconian Switzerland-Franconian Jura Nature Park

4.5(22 reviews)

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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 - Wildpark Hundshaupten

    4.8 (10)·Moderate·3.7 km·Est. 1–1.5 hr
    Short, idyllic circular tour in Egloffstein, Bavaria. This short loop leads through the Hundshaupten wildlife park and is fun for the whole family. There are car parks and a bus stop on site. More than 40 native and rare animal species can be found on approx. 40 hectares. Highlights of the tour: - View over the Hüllergraben valley & of Hundshaupten Castle - Native flora and fauna

  4. #4 - Fränkische Schweiz-Marathon – 10 km Strecke

    5.0 (1)·Moderate·10 km
    Official route.
  5. Franconian Switzerland Bike Tour

    #5 - Franconian Switzerland Bike Tour

    3.8 (3)·Moderate·107.3 km·Est. 24 hr+
    Scenic road bike tour through the Franconian Switzerland-Franconian Jura Nature Park, Bavaria This marvellous road bike tour starts in Gößweinstein. From here, the route leads through the heart of the nature park along the Wiesent river to Streitberg and on via Wüstenstein, Nankendorf, Glashütten and Pottenstein back to the starting point. There are many places to stay overnight and stop for refreshments. The starting point can be reached by bus or by train to Behringersmühle railway...
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Visitor info

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Facilities

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 paved trail to hike in Franconian Switzerland-Franconian Jura Nature Park?

According to users from AllTrails.com, the best paved trail to hike in Franconian Switzerland-Franconian Jura Nature Park is Fränkische Schweiz-Marathon, which has a 4.9 star rating from 7 reviews. This trail is 42.5 km long with an elevation gain of 486 m.

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

According to AllTrails.com, the longest paved trail in Franconian Switzerland-Franconian Jura Nature Park is Franconian Switzerland Bike Tour. This trail is estimated to be 107.3 km long.

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

There are 5 paved trails in Franconian Switzerland-Franconian Jura Nature Park.These paved trails have an average 4.5-star ratingfrom 22 AllTrails community reviews.

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

Franconian Switzerland Bike Tour has the most elevation gain for paved trails with 2,438 m of total ascent. The park's runner-up is Fränkische Schweiz-Marathon, which has 486 m of elevation gain.

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