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The best cycling routes in Franconia

4.6

(51647)

280,460

riders

40,967

rides

Cycling in Franconia is one of the most enjoyable ways to explore more of this part of Bavaria. So you can find your perfect Franconia bike ride, we’ve reviewed our full collection of cycling routes in the region to deliver the best. Just click on each route to see a full breakdown of detailed information including elevation profiles and surface analyses, and browse real tips and photos uploaded by other members of the komoot community.

Last updated: December 6, 2025

4.6

(827)

3,359

riders

1. Volkacher Mainschleifentour

34.9km

02:08

240m

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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4.5

(355)

1,846

riders

2. Along the Pegnitz to Nuremberg

35.9km

02:14

150m

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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4.7

(298)

1,561

riders

3. Cycle route around the Kleiner Brombachsee - Franconian Lake District

9.68km

00:34

30m

Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Easy

4.7

(176)

745

riders

4. Lila Radschmetterling

61.5km

03:57

450m

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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4.7

(178)

724

riders

5. Blauer Radschmetterling

68.2km

04:25

470m

Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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4.5

(140)

514

riders

6. Roter Radschmetterling

54.5km

03:35

410m

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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4.8

(1269)

5,590

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7. West Shore Path, Lake Altmühl – Altmühlsee Surf Center loop from Gunzenhausen

15.1km

00:52

20m

Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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4.5

(101)

450

riders

8. Three-district cycle Tour

63.8km

04:09

330m

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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4.8

(1660)

5,598

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9. Brombachsee Lakeside Trail – Bergweg Forest Path loop from Pleinfeld

31.9km

01:59

180m

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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4.8

(1594)

5,441

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10. View of the Great Brombach Lake – Brombachsee Lakeside Trail loop from Absberg

34.8km

02:10

210m

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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The best cycling routes in Franconia

1. Volkacher Mainschleifentour

2. Along the Pegnitz to Nuremberg

3. Cycle route around the Kleiner Brombachsee - Franconian Lake District

4. Lila Radschmetterling

5. Blauer Radschmetterling

6. Roter Radschmetterling

7. West Shore Path, Lake Altmühl – Altmühlsee Surf Center loop from Gunzenhausen

8. Three-district cycle Tour

9. Brombachsee Lakeside Trail – Bergweg Forest Path loop from Pleinfeld

10. View of the Great Brombach Lake – Brombachsee Lakeside Trail loop from Absberg

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