Experience the rugged beauty of gravel biking with our curated list of gravel rides in the Franconian Forest. Whether you're looking for challenging climbs or scenic trails, here are some of the best gravel bike routes in the Franconian Forest.

Last updated: October 4, 2025

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1. Grümpeltal Valley – Ködeltalsperre loop from Friesen

38.8km

03:12

530m

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

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2. Saale River – Selbitz Bridge loop from Bad Steben

58.8km

04:26

830m

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

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3. View of Plassenburg Castle – Hammermühlentrail Downhill loop from Kronach

55.2km

03:49

430m

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

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4. Ködel Dam – Ködeltalsperre South End loop from Carlsgrün

44.1km

03:14

620m

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

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5. Schorgasttal Bridge – View of Plassenburg Castle loop from Untersteinach(b Stadtsteinach)

25.4km

01:36

60m

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

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6. Höllental Along the Selbitz – Panorama Trail "Beautiful View" loop from Bad Steben

29.9km

02:26

510m

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

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7. Höllental Along the Selbitz – Rock Formations in Höllental loop from Bad Steben

17.8km

01:18

250m

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

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8. Steinbühl Quarry – Höllental Along the Selbitz loop from Silberstein

44.5km

03:27

660m

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

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9. Trebgast Lake – View of Plassenburg Castle loop from Oberbaiersbach

55.2km

03:58

610m

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

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10. Cross Chapel in Leitsch – Grümpeltal Valley loop from Unterrodach

34.1km

02:38

450m

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

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The best gravel rides in the Franconian Forest

1. Grümpeltal Valley – Ködeltalsperre loop from Friesen

2. Saale River – Selbitz Bridge loop from Bad Steben

3. View of Plassenburg Castle – Hammermühlentrail Downhill loop from Kronach

4. Ködel Dam – Ködeltalsperre South End loop from Carlsgrün

5. Schorgasttal Bridge – View of Plassenburg Castle loop from Untersteinach(b Stadtsteinach)

6. Höllental Along the Selbitz – Panorama Trail "Beautiful View" loop from Bad Steben

7. Höllental Along the Selbitz – Rock Formations in Höllental loop from Bad Steben

8. Steinbühl Quarry – Höllental Along the Selbitz loop from Silberstein

9. Trebgast Lake – View of Plassenburg Castle loop from Oberbaiersbach

10. Cross Chapel in Leitsch – Grümpeltal Valley loop from Unterrodach

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