Best trails in Forchheim
4.2(29 reviews)
Looking for the best hiking trails in Forchheim? Whether you're getting ready to hike, bike, trail run, or explore other outdoor activities, AllTrails has 21 scenic trails in the Forchheim area. Enjoy hand-curated trail maps, along with reviews and photos from nature lovers like you.
Check out some trails with historic sights or adventure through the nature areas surrounding Forchheim that are perfect for hikers and outdoor enthusiasts at any skill level.
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- 4.7 (9)·Hard·10.5 mi·Est. 5–5.5 hrPopular circular hike from Forchheim in the Franconian Switzerland Nature Park - Franconian Jura. The hiking trail leads once around Forchheim Kellerwald and Rettern and offers great views from the Burgstall Retterner Kanzel and the Walberla lookout point. ------------------------------------------ Accessible by bus and train
- 4.6 (5)·Moderate·4.9 mi·Est. 2–2.5 hrFamily-friendly circular hiking trail in Serlbach near Forchheim, Bavaria. This beautiful tour can be started at the parking lot in Fürstenweg. On field and forest paths you will also pass a charming stream with a hut in the north-western part, which is ideal for a short break. Highlights of the hike: - Ortelberg - Serlbach - Heidhugel - Bammersdorf
- 3.3 (3)·Hard·10.8 mi·Est. 5–5.5 hrVaried circular hike near Forchheim in the Franconian Switzerland-Franconian Jura Nature Park. The circular hiking trail leads from the Forchheimer Kellerwald to Warbela, where there are beautiful views of Franconian Switzerland and several caves to be discovered. Then go back along the Wiesent and over the Kellerberg. --------------------- Accessible by bus and train
- 5.0 (1)·Moderate·21.7 mi·Est. 8.5–9.5 hrPopular bike tour in the Franconian Switzerland-Frankenjura Nature Park, Bavaria. The loop trail FO9 starts at the Forchheim train station and runs through Kirchehrenbach, Poppendorf and Wiesenthau, among other places. Overall, the bike tour is wonderfully relaxed, but there is one exception: between Poppendorf and Hundshaupten there is a longer uphill section. Once you have completed this ascent, you can relax with a visit to the Hundshaupten wildlife park. Cycle loop 9 mainly runs through...
- 3.3 (2)·Moderate·50 mi·Est. 18.5–20.5 hr17th stage of the official long-distance cycle route through Germany from the Baltic Sea to Upper Bavaria (D-Route 11) The D-Route D11 (Baltic Sea to Upper Bavaria) runs on the entire route from Rostock to Freilassing in Bavaria. The route is usually on paved roads with little traffic. The long-distance cycle path is partially signposted with the D11 logo (half wheel and "11" on a red background), but sometimes only local cycle paths are signposted.
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Frequently asked questions
What are the different types of hiking trails in Forchheim?
There are plenty of things to do on Forchheim's hiking trails. On AllTrails.com, you'll find 14 hiking trails, 6 trail running trails, and more.
What is the longest trail in Forchheim?
According to AllTrails.com, the longest trail in Forchheim is Rangau-Randweg Fernwanderweg. This trail is estimated to be 102.8 mi long.
Which trail has the most elevation gain in Forchheim?
Forchheim: With an ascent of 11,069 ft, Rangau-Randweg Fernwanderweg has the most elevation gain of all of the trails in the area. The next highest ascent trail is Ostsee - Oberbayern (D-Route 11) Etappe 17: Forchheim - Hilpoltstein with 4,071 ft of elevation gain.
What is the most popular and difficult trail in Forchheim?
The most popular and difficult trail in Forchheim is Forchheim - Retterner Kanzel with a 4.7-star rating from 9 reviews.
Are there camping trails available in Forchheim?
According to AllTrails.com, there are 4 camping trails in Forchheim and the most popular is Burk nach Lunzkeller with an average 4.0 star rating from 1 community reviews.
Are there running trails available in Forchheim?
According to AllTrails.com, there are 6 running trails in Forchheim and the most popular is Waldlehrpfad Serlbach with an average 4.6 star rating from 5 community reviews.
Are there biking trails available in Forchheim?
According to AllTrails.com, there are 6 biking trails in Forchheim and the most popular is Von Burk nach Willersdorf with an average 5.0 star rating from 1 community reviews.
Are there any trails with waterfalls in Forchheim?
Yes, there are 2 trails with waterfalls in Forchheim, including FO4 Radrundweg and Hetzleser Mountain Tour (FO 5).
Are there any trails with scenic mountain peak views in Forchheim?
Yes, there are 13 trails with scenic mountain peak views in Forchheim, including Forchheim - Retterner Kanzel, Waldlehrpfad Serlbach, Von Forchheim zum Warbela, Bicycle loop trail 9 Forchheim (FO9), and Forchheim - Kreuzberg.
Are there any trails with springs in Forchheim?
Yes, there are 6 trails with springs in Forchheim, including Von Burk nach Willersdorf, Forchheim - Kreuzberg, Rundtour Burker Wald, Forchheim - Eggolsheim - Heiligenstadt i.OFr. - Ebermannstadt, and Hetzleser Mountain Tour (FO 5).
Are there any trails with castles in Forchheim?
Yes, there are 7 trails with castles in Forchheim, including Von Forchheim zum Warbela, Bicycle loop trail 9 Forchheim (FO9), Burk nach Lunzkeller, Forchheim: FO13 Loop cycle path, and Forchheim - Eggolsheim - Heiligenstadt i.OFr. - Ebermannstadt.
Are there any trails with rivers in Forchheim?
Yes, there are 5 trails with rivers in Forchheim, including Von Forchheim zum Warbela, Bicycle loop trail 9 Forchheim (FO9), Forchheim: FO13 Loop cycle path, Forchheim - Eggolsheim - Heiligenstadt i.OFr. - Ebermannstadt, and FO4 Radrundweg.
Are there any trails with archaeological sites in Forchheim?
Yes, there are 4 trails with archaeological sites in Forchheim, including Von Forchheim zum Warbela, Forchheim - Kreuzberg, Forchheim - Eggolsheim - Heiligenstadt i.OFr. - Ebermannstadt, and Jubiläumsweg 1914.
Are there any trails with ponds in Forchheim?
Yes, there is one trail with a pond in Forchheim: FO4 Radrundweg.
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- Caravan Club Forchheim
- Kupfer-Keller
- Saltorturm
- Schwedengraben
- Barockgarten des Landratsamtes Forchheim
- Marienkapelle
- Martinskirche
- Kaiserpfalz
- Nürnberger-Tor-Keller
- Nürnberger Tor
- Neder-Keller
- Regnitz-Altwasser
- Kellerberg
- Fäßla-Keller
- Löwenbräu-Keller
- Ochsenklavier
- Brunnen bei Sechs Eichen
- Teufelsbrunnen
- Wiesent-Werkkanal
- Örtlbergweiher