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The best cycling routes in Franconia

4.6

(3811)

27,128

riders

41,909

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: October 22, 2025

4.6

(828)

3,343

riders

1. Volkacher Mainschleifentour

34.9km

02:08

240m

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

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4.5

(354)

1,853

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2. Along the Pegnitz to Nuremberg

35.9km

02:14

150m

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

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4.7

(297)

1,557

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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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4.7

(176)

744

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4. Lila Radschmetterling

61.5km

03:57

450m

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

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4.7

(178)

722

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5. Blauer Radschmetterling

68.2km

04:25

470m

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

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4.5

(140)

514

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6. Roter Radschmetterling

54.5km

03:35

410m

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

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4.5

(101)

451

riders

7. Three-district cycle Tour

63.8km

04:09

330m

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

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4.7

(1317)

5,575

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8. Surfcenter Altmühlsee – West Shore Path, Altmühlsee loop from Gunzenhausen

20.1km

01:09

30m

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

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4.8

(1639)

5,572

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9. Bergweg Forest Path – View of Großer Brombachsee loop from Pleinfeld

32.0km

01:59

190m

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

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4.5

(81)

286

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10. Auf den Spuren König Ludwigs I.

25.7km

02:12

90m

Intermediate 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. Three-district cycle Tour

8. Surfcenter Altmühlsee – West Shore Path, Altmühlsee loop from Gunzenhausen

9. Bergweg Forest Path – View of Großer Brombachsee loop from Pleinfeld

10. Auf den Spuren König Ludwigs I.

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