The best walks and hikes in Lower Franconia
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25,503
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Bavaria? In this guide, we’ve reviewed our full collection of hikes and walking routes in Lower Franconia to bring you the best hiking routes in the region. To see which of our walks in Lower 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: October 20, 2025
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1. Extratour Hochrhöntour - Oberelsbach - Rhön
14.8km
04:12
330m
320m
Intermediate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
4.8
(720)
2,754
hikers
2. Extratour Kreuzbergtour - Bischofsheim - Rhön
13.3km
04:01
450m
450m
Intermediate hike. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.
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4.8
(907)
3,605
hikers
Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
4.8
(401)
1,413
hikers
4. Extratour "Thulbataler" – discover the Rhön
10.4km
02:44
90m
90m
Intermediate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
4.8
(301)
1,171
hikers
5. Extratour "Kuppenweg" – discover the Rhön
10.3km
03:05
330m
330m
Intermediate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
4.8
(258)
1,071
hikers
6. DreamRound Castell
12.2km
03:24
230m
230m
Intermediate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
4.8
(252)
811
hikers
Intermediate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
4.8
(272)
945
hikers
8. Extratour Michelsberg - Münnerstadt - Rhön
9.13km
02:37
210m
210m
Intermediate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
4.7
(182)
771
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9. Abt-Degen-Steig
9.16km
02:38
210m
210m
Intermediate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
4.7
(202)
871
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10. Extratour "Basaltweg" – discover the Rhön
11.8km
03:46
500m
500m
Intermediate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
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