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Best scenic driving trails in Franconian Switzerland-Franconian Jura Nature Park

Best scenic driving trails in Franconian Switzerland-Franconian Jura Nature Park

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Bavaria
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#8 of 21 nature parks

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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 - 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: -...

  2. #2 - Forchheim Brauerei-Tour

    3.6 (3)·Moderate·38.5 mi·Est. 14.5–16 hr
    Wonderful bike tour from Marloffstein or start from Forchheim. It goes past the many beer cellars in Forchheim, brewery in Weigelshofen (beautiful beer garden in the courtyard), country inn in Drosendorf, brewery in Drigendorg. Then back via Buttenheim with several breweries to Eggolsheim. There is a nice beer cellar on Forchheimer Straße. After that, you can easily make the return journey strengthened.

  3. #3 - Lillachquelle Umrundung

    4.4 (2)·Moderate·14.9 mi·Est. 6–6.5 hr

  4. #4 - Eggolsheim - Heiligenstadt - Ebermannstadt Radtour

    4.0 (1)·Hard·34.9 mi·Est. 14–15 hr

  5. #5 - Hohenschwärz Biertour 5 Seidla Teiletappe

    3.6 (11)·Moderate·25.1 mi·Est. 10–11 hr
    The cycling route from Kleinsendelbach winds through the Franconian Switzerland-Franconian Jura Nature Park. The path crosses one of the largest cherry-growing regions in Germany, offering wide views over the Jura plateaus. The trail connects small villages like Oberrüsselbach and Lilling using paved paths and quiet backroads. Rolling hills and blooming orchards define the scenery along the way. This loop is perfect for nature lovers who appreciate rural charm and sweeping panoramas. A...
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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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Frequently asked questions

Where is the best trail for scenic driving in Franconian Switzerland-Franconian Jura Nature Park?

According to users from AllTrails.com, the best trail for scenic driving in Franconian Switzerland-Franconian Jura Nature Park is Wiesent and Trubachtal tour, which has a 4.9 star rating from 2 reviews. This trail is 31.6 mi long with an elevation gain of 3,382 ft.

How many scenic driving trails are in Franconian Switzerland-Franconian Jura Nature Park?

There are 5 scenic driving trails in Franconian Switzerland-Franconian Jura Nature Park.These scenic driving trails have an average 4.1-star ratingfrom 19 AllTrails community reviews.

Which scenic driving trail has the most elevation gain in Franconian Switzerland-Franconian Jura Nature Park?

Eggolsheim - Heiligenstadt - Ebermannstadt Radtour has the most elevation gain for scenic driving trails with 3,477 ft of total ascent. The park's runner-up is Wiesent and Trubachtal tour, which has 3,382 ft of elevation gain.

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