The best walks and hikes in Middle Franconia
4.5
(4811)
29,913
hikers
23,321
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Bavaria? In this guide, we’ve reviewed our full collection of hikes and walking routes in Middle Franconia to bring you the best hiking routes in the region. To see which of our walks in Middle Franconia is the right one for you, browse real tips and photos uploaded by other hikers—and see what they had to say about each walk.
Last updated: November 6, 2025
4.8
(664)
2,484
hikers
Intermediate hike. Great for any fitness level. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.
4.7
(549)
2,568
hikers
2. Hiking trail around the Altmühlsee – Altmühltal Nature Park
13.1km
03:18
20m
20m
Intermediate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
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4.7
(544)
2,553
hikers
3. Adventure and time out at Lake Altmühlsee | Tour 210
13.5km
03:24
20m
10m
Intermediate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
4.6
(451)
1,817
hikers
4. Wallenstein Loop
8.30km
02:13
90m
90m
Intermediate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
4.7
(316)
1,268
hikers
5. Archaeological Loop
8.65km
02:31
230m
230m
Intermediate hike. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.
4.6
(306)
1,041
hikers
6. Culinary Castle Tour – west loop
10.4km
02:52
160m
170m
Intermediate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
4.9
(177)
784
hikers
7. 1000-metre elevation gain loop
23.5km
07:11
810m
810m
Expert hike. Very good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.
4.8
(178)
621
hikers
8. Petershöhle Loop
7.83km
02:16
200m
200m
Intermediate hike. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.
4.6
(190)
701
hikers
9. Schlossberg to the Burgberg
10.1km
02:58
280m
280m
Intermediate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
4.6
(172)
594
hikers
10. Schwarzachtal Loop
10.1km
02:41
110m
110m
Intermediate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
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