The best walks and hikes in Franconia
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Bavaria? In this guide, we’ve reviewed our full collection of hikes and walking routes in Franconia to bring you the best hiking routes in the region. To see which of our walks in 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 11, 2025
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1. Weißmain-Ochsenkopf-Steig - Fichtelgebirge Nature Park
11.5km
03:28
390m
390m
Intermediate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
4.8
(883)
3,215
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2. Brewery trail - circular tour in Franconian Switzerland
13.0km
03:25
120m
120m
Intermediate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
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4.8
(658)
2,478
hikers
Intermediate hike. Great for any fitness level. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.
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2,384
hikers
4. Promenade trail - circular tour in Franconian Switzerland
4.47km
01:15
80m
80m
Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
4.9
(924)
3,065
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5. 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
(715)
2,746
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6. 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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3,587
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Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
4.7
(542)
2,556
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8. 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.
4.7
(544)
2,559
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9. 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.
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1,799
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10. Wallenstein Loop
8.30km
02:13
90m
90m
Intermediate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
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