The Top 20 Peaks in Middle Franconia

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 … read more

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.

Awesome view especially from the tower. The key you get in the cozy economy right next door where you also like to hiss after the rise of a beer.

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

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 … read more

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). read more

you have to go up there! even if "mountain" probably. something is exaggerated

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.

The Moritzberg is 603 meters high and forms the gateway to Franconian Switzerland. It is also known as Röthenbacher and Nuremberg's local mountain. The mountain is a very popular destination … read more