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Best bike touring trails in Franconian Switzerland-Franconian Jura Nature Park

Best bike touring trails in Franconian Switzerland-Franconian Jura Nature Park

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In the north of Bavaria, between the cities of Nuremberg, Bamberg and Bayreuth, lies the Franconian Switzerland - Franconian Jura Nature Park, which was known as the Franconian Switzerland - Veldensteiner Nature Park until 2018. With an area of 2346 km², it is the second largest nature park in the state after the Altmühltal Nature Park.

On wonderful hiking trails through romantic valley sections and wide Jura plateaus, you can relax and discover a lot - the region is not called the land of castles, caves, rocks and valleys for nothing. The show caves can be explored with an experienced cave guide. Canoeing, exploring museums or visiting castles and monasteries - the numerous information points in the park will tell you all about what is possible.

Top sights

Glocke
Glocke
Cliff
Spitzer Turm
Spitzer Turm
Cliff
Predigtstuhl
Predigtstuhl
Cliff
Adamsfelsenhöhle
Adamsfelsenhöhle
Cave
Nasenwand
Nasenwand
Cliff
Vogelherdgrotte
Vogelherdgrotte
Cave

Top trails

  1. #1 - Pegnitzauen

    4.8 (15)·Moderate·7.2 mi·Est. 3–3.5 hr
    Picturesque hiking trail through the Pegnitzauen, Bavaria. The Pegnitzau between Ranna and Michelfeld is characterized by the river Pegnitz, which meanders naturally through the valley. The nature reserve lies mainly within the Ranna water protection area, which safeguards the drinking water supply for the greater Nuremberg area. The hike leads through the valley and the path is flat to slightly hilly. The wildlife that can be observed is particularly interesting: lizards, slow worms,...

  2. #2 - Pegnitztal-Radweg

    5.0 (6)·Moderate·15.9 mi·Est. 6.5–7.5 hr

  3. #3 - Mainradweg Etappe 1a: Creußen - Kulmbach

    3.9 (6)·Moderate·36.4 mi·Est. 14–15 hr
    1st stage of the day (alternative 2) from Creußen to Kulmbach on the popular Mainradweg long-distance cycle route in Central Germany The Main Cycle Path is an official long-distance cycle path of numerous German tourism organizations and leads through the federal states of Bavaria and Rhineland-Palatinate. The signage consists of a gray and green square labeled "mainradweg". Highlights: - Cycling along the imposing river landscape of the river Main - Visit to the cultural monuments in...

  4. #4 - Ebermannstadt - Forchheim - Streitberg

    5.0 (1)·Moderate·26.3 mi·Est. 9.5–10.5 hr
    An easy round from Ebermannstadt to Forchheim including a small sightseeing tour through the Lower Wiesenttal back to Ebermannstadt and a detour into the Wiesenttal (Neideckblick from below). From there the cycle path leads back about 5 km to the starting point.

  5. #5 - Radtour: Schnaittach Runde über Festung Rothenberg

    4.3 (7)·Moderate·26.6 mi·Est. 11–12 hr
    Popular bike tour around Schnaittach in the Nürnberger Land. The tour first leads via Schnaittach up to the Rothenburg Fortress and further on the high plateau to Götzlesberg. From here it goes downhill again to Schnaittach and in a long loop via Lauf an der Pegnitz back to the starting point. The route runs along roads and bike paths with little traffic, as well as hiking trails in places, and is suitable for touring bikes or mountain bikes. --- Accessible by bus and train

  6. #6 - Wiesent and Trubachtal tour

    4.9 (2)·Hard·31.6 mi·Est. 13–14 hr
    Panoramic, popular bike tour in Franconian Switzerland, Bavaria. A nice ride on a bike. The trail leads to Pretzfeld and through the beautiful old town in Ebermannstadt towards Streitberg. You then continue along the Wiesent next to the river to Gößweinstein. The beautiful basilica in the pilgrimage site of Gößweinstein is worth a visit. There is also possibilities to stop for lunch or dinner. The trail then leads back to Obertrubach via Etzdorf and Weimersberg. Highlights of the tour: -...

  7. #7 - Brewery tour: Nuremberg - Wolfsberg

    4.6 (3)·Moderate·35.4 mi·Est. 14.5–16 hr
    A varied route from Nuremberg to Franconian Switzerland. Quite a long route, but you can always strengthen yourself on it, as it visits several breweries between Nuremberg and Wolfsberg with many places to stop for refreshments on the way. Highlights: - Wiethaler Brewery in Neunhof - Weißenohe monastery brewery - Friedmann Brewery - Gasthof Lindenbräu in Graefenberg - Hofman Brewery in Hohenschwärz - Elch-Bräu and Gasthof Seitz in Thuisbrunn - Brewery Meister in Unterzaunsbach

  8. #8 - Gräfenberg – Großenohe – Trubachtal – Thuisbrunn - Hohenschwärz

    5.0 (2)·Hard·12.9 mi·Est. 5.5–6 hr
    Varied loop in the Franconian Switzerland Nature Park, Bavaria. It starts in Graefenberg, here you can easily arrive and depart by train. Via Großenohe and Hammerbühl it goes in the Trubach Valley to Egloffstein. Here you can explore the city and find a place to stop for a break. It goes back to the starting point via Thuisbrunn and Graefenbergerhüll. Highlights: - Egloffstein baroque garden - Egloffstein Castle near the route - Felsenkeller Egloffstein near the route

  9. #9 - Pilger-Brauerei-Tour

    4.0 (1)·Hard·12.4 mi·Est. 5–5.5 hr
    Culinary circular route near Bad Staffelstein in Bavaria. This beautiful circular route leads through numerous villages and always offers beautiful views of the region. The route runs mostly through beautiful fields and meadows - every now and then you pass smaller towns with local, cultural and historical sights and of course the breweries and inns that give the tour its name. Course of the route: Bad Staffelstein - Schönbrunn - Grundfeld - Vierzehnheiligen - Uetzing - Stublang - Loffeld -...

  10. #10 - Trubachtal: Gräfenberg - Egloffstein - Haidhof

    4.0 (1)·Hard·39.8 mi·Est. 15.5–17 hr
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The information center in the "Old Train Station" in Muggendorf, for example, is open daily from 8.30 am to 6 pm between April and October.

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Where is the best trail for bike touring in Franconian Switzerland-Franconian Jura Nature Park?

According to users from AllTrails.com, the best trail for bike touring in Franconian Switzerland-Franconian Jura Nature Park is Pegnitzauen, which has a 4.8 star rating from 15 reviews. This trail is 7.2 mi long with an elevation gain of 816 ft.

What is the longest bike touring trail in Franconian Switzerland-Franconian Jura Nature Park?

According to AllTrails.com, the longest bike touring trail in Franconian Switzerland-Franconian Jura Nature Park is From Kumbach through Franconian Switzerland. This trail is estimated to be 148.5 mi long.

How many bike touring trails are in Franconian Switzerland-Franconian Jura Nature Park?

There are 85 bike touring trails in Franconian Switzerland-Franconian Jura Nature Park.These bike touring trails have an average 4.3-star ratingfrom 112 AllTrails community reviews.

Which bike touring trail has the most elevation gain in Franconian Switzerland-Franconian Jura Nature Park?

From Kumbach through Franconian Switzerland has the most elevation gain for bike touring trails with 14,924 ft of total ascent. The park's runner-up is Burgenstraßen-Radweg Etappe 5: Nürnberg - Bamberg, which has 14,629 ft of elevation gain.

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