Best backpacking trails in Kulmbach
3.3(5 reviews)
Explore the most popular backpacking trails near Kulmbach with hand-curated trail maps and driving directions as well as detailed reviews and photos from hikers, campers and nature lovers like you.
Top trails
- 5.0 (2)·Hard·15.3 mi·Est. 6.5–7 hrVaried route section in the Franconian Forest, Bavaria From Kulmbach it goes via Frankenberg and Gundersreuth, Zultenberg and Niesten to Weismain. On the way you can discover historical sights. There are restaurants in Weismain. Highlights: - Niesten castle ruins near the route - NordJURAmuseum Weismain - Weismain old town
- 2.0 (2)·Moderate·51.2 mi·Est. 18.5–20.5 hr2nd day stage of the popular long-distance Main Cycle Route in central Germany. The Main cycle route is an official long-distance cycle route of numerous German tourism organisations and runs through the federal states of Bavaria and Rhineland-Palatinate. The route is signposted with a grey and green square with the inscription "mainradweg". This section leads from Kulmbach to beautiful Bamberg. The route is always well connected to the railway, so that individual sections, as well as the...
- 3.0 (1)·Moderate·148.5 mi·Est. 24 hr+Varied bike tour through the Franconian Switzerland-Frankenjura Nature Park, Bavaria. This bike tour starts in Kulmbach and runs through the northern part of the Franconian Switzerland-Franconian Jura Nature Park. Numerous, also larger towns can be found along the route, so that you can easily plan the individual daily stages according to your own preferences. Highlights of the bike tour: - Valley of the Leinleiter - Bad Staffelstein - Basilica of the Fourteen Saints - Juniper slopes near...
Frequently asked questions
What is the longest backpacking trail in Kulmbach?
According to AllTrails.com, the longest backpacking trail in Kulmbach is From Kumbach through Franconian Switzerland. This trail is estimated to be 148.5 mi long.
Which backpacking trail has the most elevation gain in Kulmbach?
Kulmbach: With an ascent of 14,924 ft, From Kumbach through Franconian Switzerland has the most elevation gain of all of the backpacking trails in the area. The next highest ascent for backpacking trails is Saar-Mosel-Main Etappe 17: Kulmbach - Schirnding with 6,912 ft of elevation gain.
What is the most popular and difficult backpacking trail in Kulmbach?
The most popular and difficult backpacking trail in Kulmbach is Frankenweg stage 5: Kulmbach - Weismain with a 5.0-star rating from 2 reviews.