Best dogs on leash trails in Franconian Switzerland-Franconian Jura Nature Park
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.
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- 4.1 (41)·Moderate·8.1 mi·Est. 3–3.5 hrVaried circular hiking trail from Aufseß in Franconian Switzerland. Four well-known breweries are visited on this beautiful circular route: Stadter Brewery, Reichold Brewery, Kathi-Bräu Brewery and Rothenbach Brewery. Meanwhile, you can enjoy the beautiful landscape of Franconian Switzerland. Highlights: - Unteraufseß Castle - Purchase of a brewery pass on completion of the hike ----------------------------- Accessible by bus and train
- 4.4 (19)·Moderate·8.9 mi·Est. 4–4.5 hrA varied circular hike from Pottenstein in the Franconian Switzerland - Franconian Jura nature park. This beautiful circular hiking trail leads from Pottenstein via the Kreuzkapelle to Gößweinstein, where the basilica is worth a visit. It goes back to the starting point via Tüchersfeld with its famous stone formations and the Franconian Switzerland Museum. -------------------------------------------------- - Accessible by bus and train
- 4.5 (21)·Easy·2.1 mi·Est. 0.5–1 hrCharming trail in the Franconian Switzerland-Frankenjura Nature Park, Bavaria. This beautiful hiking trail starts in Weißenohne at the train station and leads to the Lillachquelle. Along the Lilach, this path mainly takes you through shady forest paths. The hike takes about 2 hours. Highlights: - River source Lillachquelle - Lillach sinter terraces - Former monastery mill - Monastery Church of St. Boniface
- 4.4 (20)·Moderate·5.2 mi·Est. 2–2.5 hrPopular circular hike from Pottenstein in Franconian Switzerland. Duration: approx. 2 hours Highlights of the hike: - Viewpoint Hohe Warte over Pottenstein - Pottenstein Castle - Himmelsleiter observation tower - Pottenstein Devil's Cave - Schöngrundsee -------------------------------------------- Accessible by bus and train
- 4.4 (16)·Moderate·6.1 mi·Est. 2.5–3 hrPopular loop trail in the Franconian Switzerland-Frankenjura Nature Park, Bavaria. The start and finish of this 10 km hike is the Weißenohe train station. After about 3 km you reach the corpse linden tree, whose name goes back to the times when only Catholics were allowed to be buried in the Weissenoh cemetery and deceased Protestant citizens had to be brought to Kirchruesselbach. The corpse lime tree served as a resting place or meeting place along the arduous trail. From here you walk...
- 4.8 (19)·Moderate·8 mi·Est. 4.5–5 hrPromising hiking tour in Streitberg, Bavaria. This beautiful circular tour starts at the train station in Streitberg and takes about 3 hours. This tour offers wonderful views of knightly and royal footsteps via charming field and forest paths. Highlights of the tour: - Castle ruins of Streitburg - Neideck castle ruins - Rock formation Felstor - Water Source Shell Source - Bing cave - Brunhildenstein
- 4.4 (10)·Moderate·6 mi·Est. 2.5–3 hrNatural circular route around Waischenfeld, Bavaria. The idyllic circular route can be started south of Waischenfeld at the parking lot on Dooser Straße. The path leads through field landscape through Waischfeld. At the end of the village, a steep ascent towards Hanneberg awaits. It is promising to go to Rabenstein, where you can visit Rabenstein Castle. The route is accessible by bus and train. Highlights: - wide landscape - Rabenstein Castle
- 4.4 (5)·Moderate·5.8 mi·Est. 2.5–3 hrPopular hike in the Franconian Switzerland-Frankenjura Nature Park, Bavaria. The Teufelshöhle is the largest cave in Franconian Switzerland. This beautiful hike through the Bärenschlucht leads to this stalactite cave. Overall, the circular route offers a lot of individual design space. For example, you can visit Pottenstein Castle, which was built in the 11th century, or take a detour to the Pottenstein Adventure Rock. Highlights of the hike: - Bear Canyon - Guided tour of the Devil's Cave...
- 4.8 (15)·Moderate·7.2 mi·Est. 3–3.5 hrPicturesque 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,...
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