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Best easy trails in Franconian Switzerland-Franconian Jura Nature Park

Best easy 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 - Rock Garden Sanspareil

    4.5 (20)·Easy·1.7 mi·Est. 0.5–1 hr
    Popular loop in the Franconian Switzerland-Frankenjura Nature Park, Bavaria. This short walking route leads through the beautiful Sanspareil rock garden and is perfect for a walk with the whole family. The Sanspareil rock garden was built in the mid-18th century according to the ideas of Margrave Friedrich von Bayreuth and Margravine Wilhelmine von Bayreuth. The English landscape garden, which is under monument protection, contains a medieval castle complex, fascinating rock formations and...

  2. #2 - Sinterstufen - Lillachquelle

    4.5 (21)·Easy·2.1 mi·Est. 0.5–1 hr
    Charming 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

  3. #3 - ZZ-Top Grotte und das Felsenlabyrinth Sackdillingen

    4.4 (15)·Easy·3.2 mi·Est. 1.5–2 hr
    Popular circular hiking trail in the rock labyrinth near Sackdillingen This hike is a real insider tip. It leads to the ZZ-Top Grotto, which owes its wild name to a rocker gang that once met here. The circular route then leads through the Sackdillinger rock labyrinth. The rock labyrinth fascinates with dizzyingly high rock formations and eerily deep caves that lead into the mountain. Highlights of the circular hiking trail: - ZZ-Top grotto - Large pawn hole - Small peasant hole

  4. #4 - Pilgrimage Route PW2

    4.5 (18)·Easy·3.1 mi·Est. 1–1.5 hr
    This contemplative route leads through the gently rolling hills of the Upper Bavarian Pfaffenwinkel region and combines important religious sites with unspoiled nature. The trail opens up the region around the Hoher Peißenberg and runs along a varied mix of historic church paths, country lanes and shady forest trails. A central highlight is the pilgrimage church on the Hoher Peißenberg, which is considered one of the most beautiful vantage points in Bavaria and offers a 360-degree view from...

  5. #5 - From Veilbronn through the Leidingshofer valley

    4.5 (22)·Easy·3.7 mi·Est. 1.5–2 hr
    Family-friendly loop trail in the Franconian Switzerland-Frankenjura Nature Park, Bavaria. The Leidingshofer valley nature reserve is a wild and romantic protected area between Heiligenstadt and Leidingshof in Franconian Switzerland. In addition to its untouched nature, the Leidingshof valley is above all known for its impressive Jura rock walls. There are fantastic views from the Veilbronn Pavilion. Adventurous hikers can make a stop at the high ropes course in Veilbronn. Highlights of the...

  6. #6 - Klumpertal Rock Garden (Nature Trail - Black Ring)

    4.8 (6)·Easy·1.7 mi·Est. 0.5–1 hr
    Family-friendly themed trail in Franconian Switzerland. This is a short but impressive loop through one of the most romantic valleys in Franconian Switzerland. The trail leads through the deeply incised Klumpertal valley, lined with high cliffs, past former mills, springs and fish ponds. The Jägersteige trail leads along narrow paths through bizarre rock formations with magnificent views of the valley. Highlights: - Klumper spring & Weihersbach stream - Ruins of the Klumper mill - Middle...

  7. #7 - Hasenlochhöhle-Waldtempel

    4.7 (16)·Easy·3.5 mi·Est. 1.5–2 hr
    Varied hiking trail in Pottenstein, Bavaria. This beautiful circular hiking trail starts in Pottenstein and offers a great opportunity to explore right there at Pottenstein Castle. Via the Hasenloch cave and the forest temple, you can also get past the Hofmannskapelle. Highlights of the tour: - Pottenstein Castle with Castle Museum - Accessible by bus - Pottenstein adventure rock - Schöngrundsee - Big rabbit hole - Forest Temple

  8. #8 - Goeßweinstein Legend Trail

    4.0 (12)·Easy·1.8 mi·Est. 0.5–1 hr
    Popular theme trail in Franconian Switzerland, Bavaria. This family-friendly hike takes you into the world of nine well-known Goessweinstein sagas. The route is extremely varied; It goes on the Kreuzberg, between gigantic rocks on a beautiful section of the Frankenweg, past caves and up to Goessweinstein Castle. Highlights of the hike: - familyfriendly - wonderful views in Wiesenttal - Capuchin Cave - Goessweinstein Castle

  9. #9 - Valley of the Pegnitz near Rupprechtsstegen

    4.2 (12)·Easy·3.8 mi·Est. 1.5–2 hr
    Popular loop hike in the Franconian Switzerland-Frankenjura Nature Park, Bavaria. From the car park in Pegnitztalstrasse in Rupprechtsstegen, you can walk for 2 km directly along the Pegnitz. From Lungsdorf you then hike through forest and meadows. A special attraction on the way back to the car park is the Andreaskirche near Rupprechtstegen, a legendary karst cave. Highlights of the hike: - idyllic Pegnitz valley - Andreas Church (Hall Cave) - Lungsdorf - natural forest paths

  10. #10 - Betzenstein Loop

    4.0 (15)·Easy·3.7 mi·Est. 1.5–2 hr
    Exciting circular hike around Betzenstein in the Franconian Switzerland Nature Park. From the "Lower Gate", one of the two preserved city gates of Betzenstein, the most beautiful sights around the Upper Franconian city are visited on this hiking trail over just 6 kilometers. Highlights: - Three season rock - "Klauskirche" cave - Betzenstein Adventure Park ------------------------------- Accessible by bus and train
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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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