Best forest trails in Forchheim

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#1 - Forchheim - Retterner Kanzel
4.7 (9)·Hard·10.5 mi·Est. 5–5.5 hr
Popular 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
#2 - Waldlehrpfad Serlbach
4.6 (5)·Moderate·4.9 mi·Est. 2–2.5 hr
Family-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 - Von Forchheim zum Warbela
3.3 (3)·Hard·10.8 mi·Est. 5–5.5 hr
Varied 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
#4 - Von Burk nach Willersdorf
5.0 (1)·Moderate·9.3 mi·Est. 4–4.5 hr
#5 - Bicycle loop trail 9 Forchheim (FO9)
5.0 (1)·Moderate·21.7 mi·Est. 8.5–9.5 hr
Popular 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...
#6 - Forchheim - Kreuzberg
5.0 (2)·Moderate·5.8 mi·Est. 2.5–3 hr
[LOC 34941] Target hiking trail: Burk - Rotes Knöcklein - Hallerndorf
#7 - Forchheim-Reifenberg
5.0 (1)·Moderate·5.5 mi·Est. 2.5–3 hr
The waymark for this route is a green vertical line on a white background. However, the path is not consistently signposted.
#8 - Burk nach Lunzkeller
4.0 (1)·Moderate·10.3 mi·Est. 4–4.5 hr
#9 - Rangau-Randweg Fernwanderweg
4.0 (1)·Hard·102.8 mi·Est. 24 hr+
#10 - Ostsee - Oberbayern (D-Route 11) Etappe 17: Forchheim - Hilpoltstein
3.3 (2)·Moderate·50 mi·Est. 18.5–20.5 hr
17th 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 is the longest forest trail in Forchheim?

According to AllTrails.com, the longest forest trail in Forchheim is Rangau-Randweg Fernwanderweg. This trail is estimated to be 102.8 mi long.

Which forest 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 forest trails in the area. The next highest ascent for forest trails is Ostsee - Oberbayern (D-Route 11) Etappe 17: Forchheim - Hilpoltstein with 4,071 ft of elevation gain.