Best river trails in Erlangen

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#1 - Grüne Oasen in Erlangens Innenstadt
4.4 (4)·Easy·2.4 mi·Est. 1–1.5 hr
Official walk of the city of Erlangen. A simple and family-friendly city walk through the green lungs and historical sights of Erlangen. Highlights: - Castle garden - Botanical Garden - Schiffstrasse - Possibility to stop at the Steinbach Bräu - Sculpture garden - Schwabach facility - Aroma garden - Palm plant - Bible garden
#2 - Zauberhafte Natur hinterm Burgberg
4.4 (6)·Moderate·8.1 mi·Est. 3.5–4 hr
Official hiking route of the city of Erlangen. This hike leads north of Erlangen through the Erlanger Meilwald via Adlitz, Atzelsberg and Rathsberg to Burgberg. The tour is characterized by great views, idyllic forests and ponds, as well as several historic castles. Highlights of the hike: - View of Nuremberg near Marloffstein - Marloffstein clay pit - Adlitz Castle - Fairytale pond - Atzelsberg Castle
#3 - Erlangen - Hetzles
4.5 (7)·Hard·25.7 mi·Est. 10.5–11.5 hr
Great circular hike from Erlangen to Franconian Switzerland. It goes from the north of Erlangen through the Erlanger Meilwald over the Marloffstein clay pit through Neunkirchen am Brand to Franconian Switzerland. Once across the Haarbachwald, the hike leads through Hetzles back over the Rathsberg to Erlangen. There are several places to stop for refreshments on the hike and with an overnight stay in Neunkirchen or Hetzles it can also be split into two daily stages. Highlights of the hike: -...
#4 - Erlangen - Bubenreuth - Rathsberg
4.4 (3)·Moderate·6.8 mi·Est. 3–3.5 hr
#5 - 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
#6 - MTB: Dechsendorf - Neuhaus - Felsenkeller
4.6 (5)·Easy·16.6 mi·Est. 7–7.5 hr
Entertaining mountain bike tour to the lakes in the east of Erlangen. The short but varied MTB tour starts at the Dummetsweiher in the Erlangen district "In der Reuth" and leads through forests, Franconian villages, numerous lakes and ponds. Halfway there is also a stop in the Neuhäuser "Felsenkeller". ---- Accessible by bus and train
#7 - Auf zum Aischgründer Karpfen
3.7 (5)·Moderate·6 mi·Est. 2.5–3 hr
Official hike of the city of Erlangen. This hike goes in the west of Erlangen from Büchenbach around the numerous fish ponds and along the Bimbach. Highlights: - historical fortified church of St. Xystus - Dummetsweiher - "Kosbach Altar" - Water tower on the castle hill
#8 - M Net Erlanger Triathlon Radstrecke
4.5 (6)·Moderate·26.9 mi·Est. 10.5–11.5 hr
#9 - M-net Erlanger Triathlon AOK-Laufstrecke ab 2019
4.0 (1)·Moderate·6.2 mi
#10 - Radtour: Geyer-Oberreichenbach
3.2 (2)·Moderate·23.6 mi·Est. 9.5–10.5 hr

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Frequently asked questions

What is the longest river trail in Erlangen?

According to AllTrails.com, the longest river trail in Erlangen is Markgrafenweg Erlangen-Bayreuth. This trail is estimated to be 51.8 mi long.

Which river trail has the most elevation gain in Erlangen?

Erlangen: With an ascent of 7,070 ft, Markgrafenweg Erlangen-Bayreuth has the most elevation gain of all of the river trails in the area. The next highest ascent for river trails is Erlangen-Pegnitztal-Radweg with 4,222 ft of elevation gain.