The best cycling routes in Franconia

41,958rides

4.6

(3,779)

26,707 people rode here

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.

Volkacher Mainschleifentour	Intermediate 02:08 34.9km
Along the Pegnitz to Nuremberg	Intermediate 02:14 35.9km
Cycle route around the Kleiner Brombachsee - Franconian Lake District	Easy 00:34 9.68km
Lila Radschmetterling	Intermediate 03:57 61.5km
Blauer Radschmetterling	Expert 04:25 68.2km
Roter Radschmetterling	Intermediate 03:35 54.5km
Surfcenter Altmühlsee – West Shore Path, Altmühlsee loop from Gunzenhausen	Easy 01:09 20.1km
Bergweg Forest Path – View of Großer Brombachsee loop from Pleinfeld	Intermediate 01:59 32.0km
Three-district cycle Tour	Intermediate 04:09 63.8km

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1
Volkacher Mainschleifentour
02:08
34.9km
16.3km/h
240m
240m
Intermediate
4.6
(789)
3,253
Intermediate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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2
Along the Pegnitz to Nuremberg
02:14
35.9km
16.0km/h
150m
150m
Intermediate
4.6
(333)
1,820
Intermediate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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3
Cycle route around the Kleiner Brombachsee - Franconian Lake District
00:34
9.68km
17.2km/h
30m
30m
Easy
4.7
(292)
1,526
Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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4
Lila Radschmetterling
03:57
61.5km
15.6km/h
450m
450m
Intermediate
4.7
(169)
735
Intermediate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors
5
5
Blauer Radschmetterling
04:25
68.2km
15.4km/h
470m
470m
Expert
4.7
(165)
677
Expert bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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6
Roter Radschmetterling
03:35
54.5km
15.2km/h
410m
410m
Intermediate
4.5
(135)
501
Intermediate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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7
Surfcenter Altmühlsee – West Shore Path, Altmühlsee loop from Gunzenhausen
01:09
20.1km
17.4km/h
30m
30m
Easy
4.7
(1,317)
5,575
Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors
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8
Bergweg Forest Path – View of Großer Brombachsee loop from Pleinfeld
01:59
32.0km
16.2km/h
190m
190m
Intermediate
4.8
(1,639)
5,572
Intermediate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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9
Three-district cycle Tour
04:09
63.8km
15.4km/h
330m
330m
Intermediate
4.5
(94)
450
Intermediate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.