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Upper Franconia

Upper Franconia

Easy hikes and walks in Upper Franconia

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Exploring Upper Franconia on foot is a delightful way to connect with nature. To help you make the most of your adventures, we’ve compiled the top easy hikes and walks in Upper Franconia. Perfect for short hikes, kid-friendly excursions, and family-friendly outings, these routes offer something for everyone.

Last updated: October 20, 2025

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1. Promenade trail - circular tour in Franconian Switzerland

4.47km

01:15

80m

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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4.3

(78)

241

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2. Eulenspiegel Trail - Franconian Forest Nature Park

6.18km

01:49

170m

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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3. On Jägersteigen in Langenautal

6.38km

01:55

200m

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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4. Juniper Valley near Wonsees – 🏛️ Felsengarten Sanspareil loop from Wonsees

7.10km

01:57

120m

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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1,126

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5. Entenstein Cave – Klumpertal loop from Elbersberg

6.17km

01:41

90m

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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6. Urwaldpfad Hirschberg – Thuringia's Primeval Forests of Tomorrow

3.05km

00:50

50m

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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7. View of Thuisbrunn – View of Egloffstein Castle loop from Egloffstein

6.35km

01:47

120m

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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8. 🏛️ Felsengarten Sanspareil – Aeolus Rock loop from Großenhül

7.25km

02:00

120m

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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9. Pottenstein Castle – Großes Hasenloch Cave loop from Pottenstein

6.88km

01:57

140m

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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10. Staffelberg – View of Kloster Banz loop from Romansthal

5.47km

01:47

250m

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Easy hikes and walks in Upper Franconia

1. Promenade trail - circular tour in Franconian Switzerland

2. Eulenspiegel Trail - Franconian Forest Nature Park

3. On Jägersteigen in Langenautal

4. Juniper Valley near Wonsees – 🏛️ Felsengarten Sanspareil loop from Wonsees

5. Entenstein Cave – Klumpertal loop from Elbersberg

6. Urwaldpfad Hirschberg – Thuringia's Primeval Forests of Tomorrow

7. View of Thuisbrunn – View of Egloffstein Castle loop from Egloffstein

8. 🏛️ Felsengarten Sanspareil – Aeolus Rock loop from Großenhül

9. Pottenstein Castle – Großes Hasenloch Cave loop from Pottenstein

10. Staffelberg – View of Kloster Banz loop from Romansthal

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