Gorges are incredibly beautiful places, and you’ve got 20

to choose from in Franconian Switzerland. Just browse our list of the best gorges below and see photos, tips and extra info to help you visit one of these beautiful places on your next adventure in Franconian Switzerland.

Last updated: October 6, 2025

Trail from Pottenstein to Teufelshöhle (West Shore of Schöngrundsee)

Beautiful, wild romantic way.

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Felsensteig Gößweinstein

Short, but beautiful climb below the castle Gößweinstein. The path leads partly over wooden stairs and can therefore be handled well.

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Upper Püttlach Valley

Beautiful valley. Also good to hike with children.

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Klumpertal

The Klumpertal is pure nature, the name comes from the former Klumpermühle. Baron von Guttenberg had a "landscape garden" laid out in the English style in Klumpertal, almost everything of …

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Leinleiter Dry Valley

If you're lucky and the grass is high, you may meet Schäfer Rainer von Bauer sucht Frau with his animals.

In summer you only run in the sun, unfortunately no shade. But beautiful in every season.

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Streitberg rock gate

The Felsentor is as the name implies a natural gate between two mighty rocks above Streitberg. Many hiking trails lead through or past here; so also the Frankenweg, a long-distance hiking trail, which crosses all Franconia, including the Franconian Switzerland.

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Todsfeld valley

The Thuisbrunner Leiten with their limestone grasslands have been used by the people of the Franconian Switzerland as a pasture or for mowing for centuries. They offer rare plants and animals habitat and are typical of the local landscape.

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Leidingshofer Tal

Rock canyon, the ram, a pump that drives itself, lush greenery and beautiful views. Often mushy after prolonged rain, but a nice and shady walk, especially when it's hot!

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Cyclops Trail

Between the narrow rock walls and the single trail make the path particularly nice to explore.

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👹 Teufelsloch

This gorge is natural, only a few small footbridges, with steps and small waterfalls, is accessible all year round.

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The Top 20 Gorges in Franconian Switzerland

Trail from Pottenstein to Teufelshöhle (West Shore of Schöngrundsee)

Felsensteig Gößweinstein

Upper Püttlach Valley

Klumpertal

Leinleiter Dry Valley

Streitberg rock gate

Todsfeld valley

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