Our 10 favourite Tours through Upper Main’s Garden of Eden

Tours

29:37 h

56.3 mi

6,400 ft

If you like hiking off-the-beaten-track, then you’ve come to the right place here. In this Collection, we present our favourite walks in the Upper Main-Jura holiday region in Germany. Between Bamberg, Bayreuth and Kulmbach, narrow paths guide you through deep valleys, past towering rock formations, and over flowering juniper slopes to impressive mountain ranges with guaranteed views. On the way, you discover old castle ruins, historic mills, and Franconian half-timbered villages nestled amongst beautiful nature. We’ve put together our ten favourite Tours in the Upper Main-Jura for you here. All of the routes can be mastered by anyone, even beginners and families.

As different as our favourite Tours are, they all have one thing in common: spectacular views over the wide landscape and vantage points which tempt you to stay awhile. Sometimes, you catch a glimpse of Banz Monastery or the pilgrimage Basilica of the Fourteen Holy Helpers whilst other times, a mountain range with panoramic views awaits. A tough climb to the Staffelberg, Kordigast or the Banzer Berg peaks is followed by a rewarding view over the Main Valley or the steep slopes of the Jura Mountains. You can enjoy the Franconian Way of life with a tasty snack and freshly-tapped beer at a restaurant or beer garden en route.

As you can see, the Upper Main-Jura offers plenty for hikers, pleasure seekers, culture enthusiasts and nature lovers alike. Browse through our Collection and start dreaming about your hikes in Upper Main’s Garden of Eden.

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Tours & Highlights

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"Schlauwienix" auf den Kordigast – Wandern im Obermain•Jura
02:16
4.81 mi
2.1 mph
700 ft
700 ft
Intermediate
Intermediate Hiking Tour. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.
The Kordigast is a perfect destination for you and your family. An adventure playground, a rock path, rare plants and expansive summit views await you. It starts at the environmental station in Weismain, where parking is also available. Your adventure begins here with the “Schlauwienix” educational trail…
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Keltenweg H - Auf den Spuren der Kelten – Wandern im Obermain•Jura
03:41
8.19 mi
2.2 mph
850 ft
850 ft
Intermediate
Intermediate Hiking Tour. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.
The "Keltenweg H" has it all: Grandiose views, beautiful paths and relaxed places are waiting for you. On your way you will discover interesting rock formations, experience Mediterranean flair and dive deep into the cool Tiefenthal Gorge. A first highlight awaits you right at the beginning: the Kemitzenstein…
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Görauer Anger und Bärental – Wandern im Obermain•Jura
04:42
8.77 mi
1.9 mph
825 ft
825 ft
Intermediate
Intermediate Hiking Tour. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
The tour starts spectacularly right at the start. The Frankenweg leads about two kilometers from the hiking car park in Zultenberg over the Görauer Anger ridge with a panoramic view of the Franconian Forest over Kulmbach to the Fichtelgebirge. Have you seen enough? Then it goes on straight away. You…
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Kleinziegenfelder-Tal-Rundweg – Wandern im Obermain•Jura
02:33
4.69 mi
1.8 mph
500 ft
500 ft
Intermediate
Intermediate Hiking Tour. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.
Look forward to a varied route around the Kleinziegenfelder valley with its unique landscape: blossom-rich juniper slopes, rugged rock formations and shady forests are waiting for you. It starts at the hiking car park in Kleinziegenfeld. A narrow path leads through the valley along the Weismain. To the…
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Kleine Staffelbergrunde – Wandern im Obermain•Jura
01:17
2.28 mi
1.8 mph
325 ft
350 ft
Intermediate
Intermediate Hiking Tour. Great for any fitness level. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.
Clearly: With the Staffelberg, the mountain of Franconia, one of the hiking highlights on the Obermain awaits you today. It starts at the hiking car park in Romansthal. After a steep but short ascent right at the beginning of the tour, there is time to breathe. Because the path now rises flat and again…
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Geheimtipp Eierberge – Wandern im Obermain•Jura
02:56
5.16 mi
1.8 mph
775 ft
775 ft
Intermediate
Intermediate Hiking Tour. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.
Right in the middle and yet very far away: this circular hike through the Eierberge is a real insider tip. It starts in Wiesen - a district of Bad Staffelstein. The sportiest part is waiting for you right at the beginning of the tour. You can conquer around 180 meters in altitude.

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Fachwerk & Felsen
03:43
6.95 mi
1.9 mph
675 ft
675 ft
Intermediate
Intermediate Hiking Tour. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
Look forward to a varied tour around Burgkunstadt. The tour starts with a real highlight: the Ebnether Felsenkellern. The rock formations in the forest are a great place to explore and climb, linger and picnic. They were once driven into the sandstone cliffs and used as storage space for beer and food…
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Banzer-Berg-Runde – Wandern im Obermain•Jura
02:45
4.94 mi
1.8 mph
650 ft
650 ft
Intermediate
Intermediate Hiking Tour. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
It starts at the hiking car park in Hausen. When you have crossed the Main and marveled at the hydropower plant, which was renovated in 2019, the path initially leads flat through the Main Valley. A narrow path meanders directly along the Main to Nedensdorf. From now on you always follow the "Keltenweg…
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Küpser Linde & Ansberg mit Kapelle – Wandern im Obermain•Jura
03:30
6.31 mi
1.8 mph
800 ft
825 ft
Intermediate
Intermediate Hiking Tour. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
On this tour you can enjoy beautiful views in all directions! You start at the marked hiking car park on the edge of Dittersbrunn. First, you walk below the 500 meter high Burgstall. After about one kilometer you can plan a short rest and enjoy the great view into the distance. When the view is clear…
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Graitzer Spitzberg – Wandern im Obermain•Jura
02:13
4.22 mi
1.9 mph
325 ft
300 ft
Intermediate
Intermediate Hiking Tour. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.
The circular route to the Graitzer Spitzberg opens up the quiet, contemplative side of the Gottesgarten north of the Main. Narrow paths meander through meadows and forests, past idyllic brook and lake landscapes. Again and again you will be surprised with wonderful views over the Upper Main Valley. It…
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