Best bike touring trails in Erlangen

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Explore the most popular bike touring trails near Erlangen with hand-curated trail maps and driving directions as well as detailed reviews and photos from hikers, campers and nature lovers like you.

Top trails

#1 - Radtour: Erlangen - Dechsendorf - Stiebarlimbach
5.0 (6)·Easy·35.2 mi·Est. 13.5–14.5 hr
Promising bike tour in Bavarian Middle Franconia around Erlangen. The bike tour takes you on bike paths and quiet side streets from the Erlangen district "In der Reuth" via Dechsendorf and Adelsdorf to Stiebarlimbach, where there is a rustic resting place in Roppel's cellar. Return to Erlangen on the Main-Danube Canal. All in all, a tour suitable for beginners with few inclines and easy paths. ---- Accessible by bus and train
#2 - Radtour: Geyer-Oberreichenbach
3.2 (2)·Moderate·23.6 mi·Est. 9.5–10.5 hr
#3 - Erlangen - Neuhaus - Baiersdorf
3.2 (2)·Hard·37.7 mi·Est. 14.5–16 hr
#4 - M-net Erlangen Triathlon: Fahrradecke Bike Course
Hard·26.1 mi·Est. 10.5–11.5 hr
Challenging road bike event near Erlangen, Bavaria. This is the bike course of the M-net Triathlon in Erlangen (since 2019). The course is completed once for the short distance and twice for the long distance. All current information about the event can be found on the organizer's website (see "Tips"). Highlights of the tour: - Erlangen - Bird sanctuary pond area near Mohrhof - Main-Danube Canal
#5 - From Erlangen via Nuremberg Airport
Moderate·27.9 mi·Est. 11–12 hr
Eventful MTB route from Erlangen via the Przewalski wild horse enclosure and past Nuremberg Airport.
#6 - Erlangen-Pegnitztal-Radweg
Moderate·41.9 mi·Est. 16.5–18 hr

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Frequently asked questions

What is the longest bike touring trail in Erlangen?

According to AllTrails.com, the longest bike touring trail in Erlangen is Erlangen-Pegnitztal-Radweg. This trail is estimated to be 41.9 mi long.

Which bike touring trail has the most elevation gain in Erlangen?

Erlangen: With an ascent of 4,222 ft, Erlangen-Pegnitztal-Radweg has the most elevation gain of all of the bike touring trails in the area. The next highest ascent for bike touring trails is Erlangen - Neuhaus - Baiersdorf with 3,556 ft of elevation gain.