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Franconian Switzerland

Forchheim

Franconian Switzerland

Forchheim

The best cycling routes around Forchheim

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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: November 19, 2025

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1. Through the southern "Fränkische" - Franconian Switzerland

36.3km

02:54

540m

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

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4.7

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2. View of Egloffstein Castle – View of Egloffstein Castle loop from Bärnfels

47.5km

03:08

420m

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

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

52.6km

03:29

390m

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

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4.5

(110)

433

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

45.6km

02:46

180m

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

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4.6

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600

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

65.5km

04:00

320m

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

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4.6

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360

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

37.5km

02:14

130m

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

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4.7

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416

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7. Brewery on the Kreuzberg – Trailsdorf Mill loop from Kersbach

43.9km

02:37

220m

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

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4.5

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270

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

43.5km

03:20

510m

Hard 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

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

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

45.3km

02:46

240m

Moderate 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. View of Egloffstein Castle – View of Egloffstein Castle loop from Bärnfels

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

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

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

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

7. Brewery on the Kreuzberg – Trailsdorf Mill loop from Kersbach

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

9. Heroldsmühle Water Wheel – Greifenstein Castle loop from Veilbronn

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

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