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Best partially-paved trails in Franconian Switzerland-Franconian Jura Nature Park

Best partially-paved 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 - Cave Hike: Muggendorf Loop

    4.6 (69)·Moderate·7.7 mi·Est. 4–4.5 hr
    Varied loop in the Franconian Switzerland-Frankenjura Nature Park, Bavaria. This romantic hiking trail starts in Muggendorf, from where you first follow the hiking sign with the vertical red line. The first exciting highlight of this tour will soon be reached: The Oswald Cave, which will eventually be completely crossed (don't forget your flashlights!). It continues through the forest to the Zwecklesgraben, from where the path is marked with a yellow ring. In the further course of the...

  2. #2 - Esperhöhle Cave

    4.7 (25)·Moderate·6.8 mi·Est. 3.5–4 hr
    Start: Tourist Information Gößweinstein, accessible by bus and train / parking spaces nearby Highlights: - Pilgrimage basilica for the Most Holy Trinity Gößweinstein - Esper cave - Gaillreuth Castle with refreshment stops - Sachsenmühle beer garden right on the river with a beautiful panorama - Historic Gößweinstein Castle

  3. #3 - Brauereienweg

    4.1 (41)·Moderate·8.1 mi·Est. 3–3.5 hr
    Varied 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 - Fünf-Seidla-Steig

    4.7 (22)·Moderate·5.6 mi·Est. 2.5–3 hr
    A popular brewery hiking trail in southern Franconian Switzerland, from Weißenohe to Thuisbrunn. The Fünf-Seidla-Steig® is a popular brewery hiking trail in southern Franconian Switzerland. Following scenic paths and trails, the route leads to five private breweries in Gräfenberg and Weißenohe. The dominant forest and meadow landscape, combined with hearty beer and Franconian delicacies, make this tour a well-rounded experience. Highlights: - Weißenohe Monastery Brewery - Friedmann...

  5. #5 - Gößweinstein - Pottenstein - Schleife über Tüchersfeld

    4.4 (19)·Moderate·8.9 mi·Est. 4–4.5 hr
    A 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

  6. #6 - Rundwanderung Walberla

    4.6 (22)·Moderate·7.3 mi·Est. 3.5–4 hr
    Family-friendly hike in Ehrenbürg near Wiesenthau, Bavaria. A beautiful circular hike around Ehrenbürg with moderate slopes and different landscapes (forests, meadows, villages). From the witness mountain you have an incomparable view of the lower Regnitz, Ehrenbach and Wiesenttal. Highlights of the tour: - Ehrenbürg nature reserve - St Walpurgis - People's Bach view - Wiesentthal view

  7. #7 - Von Pottenstein zur Teufelshöhle

    4.4 (20)·Moderate·5.2 mi·Est. 2–2.5 hr
    Popular 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

  8. #8 - Lillachquelle Spring via Leichenlinde

    4.4 (16)·Moderate·6.1 mi·Est. 2.5–3 hr
    Popular 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...

  9. #9 - Eibgrat Loop

    4.6 (13)·Moderate·2.5 mi
    Popular loop trail in the Franconian Switzerland-Frankenjura Nature Park, Bavaria. One half of this loop trail runs through the forest, the other half over the well-known and popular Eibgrat. The Eibgrat is a 1.5 km long, almost alpine via ferrata over a rocky ridge in Franconian Switzerland. Hikers who do not have sufficient surefootedness and a head for heights can avoid the Eibgrat on a hiking trail at the foot of the ridge. Highlights of the hike: - via ferrata "Eibgrat" - natural...

  10. #10 - Von Streitberg dem Wiesentufer entlang

    4.8 (19)·Moderate·8 mi·Est. 4.5–5 hr
    Promising 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
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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 partially-paved trail to hike in Franconian Switzerland-Franconian Jura Nature Park?

According to users from AllTrails.com, the best partially-paved trail to hike in Franconian Switzerland-Franconian Jura Nature Park is Cave Hike: Muggendorf Loop, which has a 4.6 star rating from 69 reviews. This trail is 7.7 mi long with an elevation gain of 1,725 ft.

What is the longest partially-paved trail in Franconian Switzerland-Franconian Jura Nature Park?

According to AllTrails.com, the longest partially-paved trail in Franconian Switzerland-Franconian Jura Nature Park is Frankenweg (Fernwanderweg). This trail is estimated to be 324.6 mi long.

How many partially paved trails are in Franconian Switzerland-Franconian Jura Nature Park?

There are 301 partially paved trails in Franconian Switzerland-Franconian Jura Nature Park.These partially paved trails have an average 4.0-star ratingfrom 779 AllTrails community reviews.

Which partially paved trail has the most elevation gain in Franconian Switzerland-Franconian Jura Nature Park?

Frankenweg (Fernwanderweg) has the most elevation gain for partially paved trails with 50,206 ft of total ascent. The park's runner-up is Westlicher Albrandweg, which has 10,570 ft of elevation gain.

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