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Middle Franconia

The best road cycling routes in Middle Franconia

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In this guide, we’ve reviewed our full collection of road biking routes in Middle Franconia to bring you the best rides in the region. To find the one which is right for you, click on any of the Tours to see a full breakdown of its details including elevation profiles and surface analyses, and browse real tips and photos shared by other members of the Komoot community.

Last updated: December 3, 2025

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1. Dechsendorf–Röttenbach Cycle Path – View of Dechsendorfer Weiher loop from Erlangen

33.0km

01:22

180m

Easy road ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

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2. Cycle path Diepersdorf–Schwaig – Pegnitztal East Cycle Path loop from Maffeiplatz

43.1km

01:49

250m

Easy road ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

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3. Pegnitztal East Cycle Path – Long descent from Deckersberg loop from Weißer Turm

74.9km

03:15

590m

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

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4. Pegnitz Riverside Cycle Path – Erlangen–Tennenlohe Cycle Path loop from Wöhrder Wiese

43.2km

01:43

160m

Easy road ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

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(58)

629

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5. Cycle Path Along the B8 – Feucht <-> Ochenbruck cycle path loop from Maffeiplatz

52.6km

02:14

270m

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride.

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6. Pegnitztal East Cycle Path – Ottensoos Village Pond loop from Wöhrder Wiese

57.4km

02:15

220m

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

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7. Herzogenaurach Old Town – Kästel Pond and Scenic Road loop from Erlangen

61.2km

02:40

380m

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride.

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8. View of Dechsendorfer Weiher – Dechsendorf–Röttenbach Cycle Path loop from Bubenreuth

56.7km

02:27

230m

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride.

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9. Herzogenaurach Old Town – Kästel Pond and Scenic Road loop from Oberlindach

58.0km

02:29

350m

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

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10. Ascent Kalchreuth – Erlangen–Tennenlohe Cycle Path loop from Kaulbachplatz

40.7km

01:40

220m

Easy road ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

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The best road cycling routes in Middle Franconia

1. Dechsendorf–Röttenbach Cycle Path – View of Dechsendorfer Weiher loop from Erlangen

2. Cycle path Diepersdorf–Schwaig – Pegnitztal East Cycle Path loop from Maffeiplatz

3. Pegnitztal East Cycle Path – Long descent from Deckersberg loop from Weißer Turm

4. Pegnitz Riverside Cycle Path – Erlangen–Tennenlohe Cycle Path loop from Wöhrder Wiese

5. Cycle Path Along the B8 – Feucht <-> Ochenbruck cycle path loop from Maffeiplatz

6. Pegnitztal East Cycle Path – Ottensoos Village Pond loop from Wöhrder Wiese

7. Herzogenaurach Old Town – Kästel Pond and Scenic Road loop from Erlangen

8. View of Dechsendorfer Weiher – Dechsendorf–Röttenbach Cycle Path loop from Bubenreuth

9. Herzogenaurach Old Town – Kästel Pond and Scenic Road loop from Oberlindach

10. Ascent Kalchreuth – Erlangen–Tennenlohe Cycle Path loop from Kaulbachplatz

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