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The Top 20 Peaks in Middle Franconia

Whether for the view or for the challenge, climbing the mountainous peaks in Middle Franconia is the best way to experience more of this beautiful region. But with 20

to choose from, it can be tough to know which peak to proceed with. That’s why we’ve collected the best peaks and summits in Middle Franconia for you here — so you can easily add one to your next adventure.

Last updated: October 18, 2025

View of Happurger See from Hohler Fels

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The Houbirg is a mountain near Happurg in Middle Franconia with an abandoned Celtic oppidum of the same name. Remains of the walls, some of which are still ten meters …

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View from Glatzenstein

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A really beautiful place with an extreme view over the Nuremberg area and facing west. The Glatzenstein is ideal for watching one or two wonderful sunsets.

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Schmausenbuckturm

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The Schmausenbuck is an elevation right next to the Nuremberg Zoo, in the middle of the beautiful Reichswald. For a beautiful view high above the treetops, you can climb the …

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Hesselberg Summit

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As a witness mountain (a single mountain in a layered landscape) of the Franconian Jura, the Hesselberg is geologically closely related to the Staffelberg (Lichtenfels district) or the Walberla (Forchheim district).

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Moss-Covered Rock Formations on Hochberg

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Varied hiking trail over the ridge, paired with interesting data on the history of the Celtic castle. A bit of exciting climbing and lots of opportunities to play and hide and seek make this ridge interesting for hikes with children.

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Kreuzberg Summit (586 m)

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Kreuzberg (586 m) is a rock formation between Hubmersberg and Heuchling and part of the 1000HMR Nordschleife. There is a very inconspicuous climb to the summit, you cannot see the …

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View from Mühlkoppe

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A fantastic view invites you to linger. There is also a bench here and offers a place to rest.

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A vantage point does not exist on the Hansgörgel (or Hansgörgl), but a summit cross and some rocks to rumklettern. Around the Hansgörgel summit there are beautiful narrow trails, so you can recommend a trip to this mountain.

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Monte Velo

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Great rock needle on the Glatzenstein.

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The Leitenberg (616 meters) is the highest elevation in the municipality of Pommelsbrunn and the summit of the 1000HMR (1000 meter circular hiking trail). There is also a summit book here.

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