Best road biking trails in Franconian Forest Nature Park
Dense forests, panoramic plateaus and deep meadow valleys are the striking landscapes of the Franconian Forest Nature Park. The wild and romantic Steinachklamm gorge and the Höllental valley are just a few examples of the impressive nature to be found in the nature park. Flora and fauna are rich in species and rare animal and plant species, for example the black stork, woodlark, arnica or club marmoset, are at home in the Franconian Forest, which is why almost 50% of the area is covered with forest, which is why the Franconian Forest is also known as the "Green Crown of Bavaria".
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- 4.4 (2)·Moderate·15 mi·Est. 6.5–7 hrPopular bike ride in the Frankenwald Nature Park, Bavaria. Despite the moderate distance, this bike tour places quite a few demands on your physical condition. You have to overcome some long, sometimes quite steep climbs, but you can also enjoy long descents. After the tour, you can end the day relaxing with a visit to the thermal baths in Bad Streben. Highlights of the tour: - Mineral well in Hoelle - Marble quarry Geotop Horwagen - Max Marien spring in Lauenau - Lotharheil slate mine in...
- Hard·88 mi·Est. 24 hr+Demanding tour through the densely wooded, hilly areas of the Franconian Forest Nature Park in Bavaria. This extensive route requires an excellent level of fitness to cope with the considerable, cumulative elevation gain that is typical of this low mountain range. The surface alternates between forest paths, gravel tracks and natural trails, which requires surefootedness on steep ascents and descents. Highlights include sweeping views over the neighboring Fichtelgebirge mountains and...
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Frequently asked questions
Where is the best trail for road biking in Franconian Forest Nature Park?
According to users from AllTrails.com, the best trail for road biking in Franconian Forest Nature Park is Rocky Tour - Loop 2 (HO 6b), which has a 4.4 star rating from 2 reviews. This trail is 15.0 mi long with an elevation gain of 1,807 ft.
What is the longest road biking trail in Franconian Forest Nature Park?
According to AllTrails.com, the longest road biking trail in Franconian Forest Nature Park is Oberkotzau - Frankenwald Tour. This trail is estimated to be 88.0 mi long.
How many road biking trails are in Franconian Forest Nature Park?
There are 10 road biking trails in Franconian Forest Nature Park.These road biking trails have an average 4.4-star ratingfrom 5 AllTrails community reviews.
Which road biking trail has the most elevation gain in Franconian Forest Nature Park?
Oberkotzau - Frankenwald Tour has the most elevation gain for road biking trails with 9,927 ft of total ascent. The park's runner-up is Zur Festung Rosenberg, which has 3,152 ft of elevation gain.
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Points of interest
- Hässlerskapf
- Hazel Hill
- Selbitz
- Blick zum Hirschsprung
- König David
- Höllental
- Besucherbergwerk Friedrich-Wilhelm-Stollen
- Trinkwassertalsperre Mauthaus (Vorstaubecken)
- Ködeltalsperre (Trinkwassertalsperre Mauthaus)
- Der Rote Turm
- Langesbühl
- Steinachklamm
- Zwölf Apostel
- Kesselfels
- Wohnmobilstellplatz des Marktes Steinwiesen
- Gesteinsfaltung
- Schloß Rudolphstein
- Haßlach
- Kurhaus
- Prinzregent-Luitpold-Saal