Best wildlife trails in Erlangen

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Explore the most popular wildlife 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.

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#1 - Radtour: Erlangen - Dechsendorf - Stiebarlimbach
4.8 (7)·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 - Through the Tennenloher Forest to Dreieckstein
4.0 (1)·Moderate·7.3 mi·Est. 3–3.5 hr
Forest-rich loop trail in the Tennenloher Forest, Bavaria. The starting point of this almost 12 km long route is the Turmberg car park. From here you hike or run sometimes on wide forest roads, sometimes on natural paths through the Tennenloher Forest. The highest point of the route is reached at Dreieckstein. It is worth pausing at the wild horse enclosure to watch the herd of Przewalski horses, also known as Mongolian wild horses. Highlights of the hike: - varied paths - Angel Monument -...
#3 - M-net Erlanger Triathlon AOK-Laufstrecke ab 2019
4.0 (1)·Moderate·6.2 mi
#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.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the longest wildlife trail in Erlangen?

According to AllTrails.com, the longest wildlife trail in Erlangen is Radtour: Erlangen - Dechsendorf - Stiebarlimbach. This trail is estimated to be 35.2 mi long.

Which wildlife trail has the most elevation gain in Erlangen?

Erlangen: With an ascent of 2,952 ft, Radtour: Erlangen - Dechsendorf - Stiebarlimbach has the most elevation gain of all of the wildlife trails in the area. The next highest ascent for wildlife trails is M-net Erlangen Triathlon: Fahrradecke Bike Course with 2,601 ft of elevation gain.