Cycling around Forchheim is one of the most enjoyable ways to explore more of this part of Franconian Switzerland. So you can find your perfect Forchheim 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 5, 2025

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1. Through the southern "Fränkische" - Franconian Switzerland

36.3km

02:54

540m

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

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2. Wiesent Valley Cycle Path – Neideck Ruins loop from Kirchehrenbach

52.6km

03:29

390m

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

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3. View of Egloffstein Castle – Neideck Ruins loop from Bärnfels

47.5km

03:08

420m

Expert bike ride. Good fitness required. You may need to push your bike for some segments of this route.

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4. Dechsendorfer Weiher – Kleiner Bischofsweiher loop from Forchheim (Oberfr)

45.5km

02:46

180m

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

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5. Kellerwald Forchheim – Main-Danube Canal near Hirschaid loop from Forchheim (Oberfr)

37.7km

02:14

140m

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

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6. Regnitz Ferry (Pettstadt) – Old Town Bamberg loop from Forchheim (Oberfr)

65.5km

04:00

320m

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

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7. Brauhaus am Kreuzberg – View of the Main-Danube Canal loop from Kersbach

43.8km

02:37

220m

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

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8. Wiesent Valley Cycle Path – Leinleiter Cycle Path loop from Ebermannstadt

43.4km

03:19

500m

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

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9. Heroldsmühle Water Wheel – Greifenstein Castle loop from Veilbronn

37.7km

02:31

420m

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

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10. View of Walberla (Ehrenbürg) – Leinleiter Cycle Path loop from Gosberg

45.4km

02:46

240m

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

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The best cycling routes around Forchheim

1. Through the southern "Fränkische" - Franconian Switzerland

2. Wiesent Valley Cycle Path – Neideck Ruins loop from Kirchehrenbach

3. View of Egloffstein Castle – Neideck Ruins loop from Bärnfels

4. Dechsendorfer Weiher – Kleiner Bischofsweiher loop from Forchheim (Oberfr)

5. Kellerwald Forchheim – Main-Danube Canal near Hirschaid loop from Forchheim (Oberfr)

6. Regnitz Ferry (Pettstadt) – Old Town Bamberg loop from Forchheim (Oberfr)

7. Brauhaus am Kreuzberg – View of the Main-Danube Canal loop from Kersbach

8. Wiesent Valley Cycle Path – Leinleiter Cycle Path loop from Ebermannstadt

9. Heroldsmühle Water Wheel – Greifenstein Castle loop from Veilbronn

10. View of Walberla (Ehrenbürg) – Leinleiter Cycle Path loop from Gosberg

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