Best backpacking trails in Forchheim
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Explore the most popular backpacking trails near Forchheim 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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- 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.
- Moderate·34.6 mi·Est. 13–14.5 hrVaried bike tour in the Franconian Switzerland-Frankenjura Nature Park, Bavaria. Idyllic waters accompany you almost the whole time on this round trip through Franconian Switzerland. From Forchheim you cycle along the Main-Danube Canal or the Regnitz, later the Leinleiter ripples next to you for a few kilometers and finally you cycle along the Wiesent back to the starting point. There are overnight accommodations in the larger cities, so the route can also be divided into several short day...
Frequently asked questions
What is the longest backpacking trail in Forchheim?
According to AllTrails.com, the longest backpacking trail in Forchheim is Rangau-Randweg Fernwanderweg. This trail is estimated to be 102.8 mi long.
Which backpacking 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 backpacking trails in the area. The next highest ascent for backpacking trails is Ostsee - Oberbayern (D-Route 11) Etappe 17: Forchheim - Hilpoltstein with 4,071 ft of elevation gain.
What is the most popular and difficult backpacking trail in Forchheim?
The most popular and difficult backpacking trail in Forchheim is Rangau-Randweg Fernwanderweg with a 4.0-star rating from 1 reviews.
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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