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

Best road biking 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 - Gräfenberg – Großenohe – Trubachtal – Thuisbrunn - Hohenschwärz

    5.0 (2)·Hard·20.8 km·Est. 5.5–6 hr
    Varied circular tour in the Franconian Switzerland Nature Park, Bavaria. The tour starts in Gräfenberg, where you can easily arrive and depart by train. Via Großenohe and Hammerbühl, the route follows the Trubach valley to Egloffstein. Here you can explore the town and find a place to stop for refreshments. You return to the starting point via Thuisbrunn and Gräfenbergerhüll. Highlights: - Egloffstein baroque garden - Egloffstein Castle near the route - Egloffstein rock cellar near the route
  2. Erlangen über Gräfenberg und Ebermannstadt

    #2 - Erlangen über Gräfenberg und Ebermannstadt

    5.0 (1)·Moderate·111.2 km·Est. 24 hr+

  3. #3 - Trubachtal Rundfahrt über Seidla, Steig und Planetenweg

    5.0 (5)·Moderate·57.8 km·Est. 14–15.5 hr
    Starting from Dormitz on the cycle path or side roads with little traffic, the route leads up the mountain from Unterrüsselbach to Oberrüsselbach. At the top, you are rewarded with a beautiful panoramic view. The route then continues along the side roads on the high plateau to Lillinghof, Wölfersdorf and Hiltpoltstein. The route then continues downhill for a long time along the ridge on the cycle path to Möchs and into the Trubach valley. It is worth making a detour to Obertrubach. A very...

  4. #4 - Lillachquelle Umrundung

    4.4 (2)·Moderate·24 km·Est. 6–6.5 hr
  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...

  6. #6 - Kaupersberg nach Obernsees über Wohnsgehaig

    4.0 (1)·Moderate·22.9 km·Est. 5.5–6.5 hr

  7. #7 - Radrundwanderweg BA10

    4.0 (1)·Moderate·23.5 km·Est. 6.5–7 hr

  8. #8 - Pittersdorf nach Glashütten über Mistelgau

    4.5 (2)·Easy·19.3 km·Est. 5–5.5 hr
    Beautiful road bike tour from Pittersdorf, Bavaria. This beautiful road bike route starts at the railway station in Pittersdorf. You cycle for almost 20 kilometres via Mistelgau to Glashütten and back via Grubitzmoos. The landscape changes from wide fields and meadows to shady woodland. Highlights: - Local flora and fauna - Beautiful views
  9. Über Erlangen-Neunkirchen-Gräfeberg

    #9 - Über Erlangen-Neunkirchen-Gräfeberg

    4.0 (1)·Hard·81.1 km·Est. 20.5–22.5 hr

  10. #10 - Von Willersdorf nach Pottenstein

    Moderate·57.9 km·Est. 14–15.5 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 road biking in Franconian Switzerland-Franconian Jura Nature Park?

According to users from AllTrails.com, the best trail for road biking in Franconian Switzerland-Franconian Jura Nature Park is Gräfenberg – Großenohe – Trubachtal – Thuisbrunn - Hohenschwärz, which has a 5.0 star rating from 2 reviews. This trail is 20.8 km long with an elevation gain of 426 m.

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

According to AllTrails.com, the longest road biking trail in Franconian Switzerland-Franconian Jura Nature Park is Radroute Kulmbach nach Lichtenfels. This trail is estimated to be 111.8 km long.

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

There are 28 road biking trails in Franconian Switzerland-Franconian Jura Nature Park.These road biking trails have an average 4.4-star ratingfrom 18 AllTrails community reviews.

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

Franconian Switzerland Bike Tour has the most elevation gain for road biking trails with 2,438 m of total ascent. The park's runner-up is Radroute Kulmbach nach Lichtenfels, which has 1,900 m of elevation gain.

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