Best bike touring trails in Forchheim
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Explore the most popular bike touring 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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- 5.0 (1)·Moderate·21.7 mi·Est. 8–8.5 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·49.9 mi·Est. 15.5–17 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.
- Hard·28.8 mi·Est. 11.5–12.5 hrPopular bike tour in the Franconian Switzerland-Frankenjura Nature Park, Bavaria. The Hetzleser mountain tour combines idyllic nature with cultural history. Many great panoramic views, for example from the Pinzberg, the largest sweet cherry growing area in the EU, rustic mountain inns and some challenging climbs ensure that the cycling never gets boring. Highlights of the tour: - Old town Forchheim - Neunkirchen with old town - Pinzberg - Half-timbered houses in Hetzles - Views from...
- Moderate·34.6 mi·Est. 11.5–12.5 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...
- Moderate·19.5 mi·Est. 6.5–7 hrPopular and scenic cycle route near Hausen, Bavaria. The MTB tour begins in Forchheim and runs mostly on asphalt and gravel paths. A total of almost 400 m of altitude has to be conquered, with the ascent from Bräuningshof probably the most strenuous. You will be rewarded with a beautiful view. There are places to stop for a break. Highlights: - Wonderful prospects - Local flora and fauna - Refreshments - Forchheim old town, - Atzelsberg, Marloffstein and Adlitz castles
Frequently asked questions
What is the longest bike touring trail in Forchheim?
According to AllTrails.com, the longest bike touring trail in Forchheim is Ostsee - Oberbayern (D-Route 11) Etappe 17: Forchheim - Hilpoltstein. This trail is estimated to be 50.0 mi long.
Which bike touring trail has the most elevation gain in Forchheim?
Forchheim: With an ascent of 2,824 ft, Hetzleser Mountain Tour (FO 5) has the most elevation gain of all of the bike touring trails in the area. The next highest ascent for bike touring trails is Fränkische-Schweiz-Radweg with 2,148 ft of elevation gain.
What is the most popular and difficult bike touring trail in Forchheim?
The most popular and difficult bike touring trail in Forchheim is Hetzleser Mountain Tour (FO 5) with a 0.0-star rating from 0 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