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Franconian Forest

Franconian Forest

Easy hikes and walks in the Franconian Forest

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Exploring Franconian Forest 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 the Franconian Forest. 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. 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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2. 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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3. Lauenstein Castle – View of Lauenstein Castle loop from Ebene

5.72km

01:41

170m

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

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4. Seifenteich Bad Steben – Frankenwarte Observation Tower loop from Bad Steben

6.91km

01:53

110m

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

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5. Bad Steben Spa Park – Bad Steben Spa loop from Lochau

4.31km

01:12

80m

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

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6. Steinach Gorge – Eulenspiegel Bronze Statue loop from Wildenstein

5.55km

01:32

90m

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

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7. Stone Circle of Regional Rocks – ⚔️ Festung Rosenberg loop from Seelabach

4.88km

01:19

70m

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

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8. View from Schöne Aussicht – Lutherkirche Bad Steben loop from Bad Steben

5.43km

01:29

80m

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

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9. Rabengrund – Schnebeser Knock Viewpoint loop from Presseck

6.64km

01:56

180m

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

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10. Cross at the Five Lindens – Marienrother Platz loop from Rothenkirchen

5.22km

01:39

220m

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

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Easy hikes and walks in the Franconian Forest

1. Eulenspiegel Trail - Franconian Forest Nature Park

2. On Jägersteigen in Langenautal

3. Lauenstein Castle – View of Lauenstein Castle loop from Ebene

4. Seifenteich Bad Steben – Frankenwarte Observation Tower loop from Bad Steben

5. Bad Steben Spa Park – Bad Steben Spa loop from Lochau

6. Steinach Gorge – Eulenspiegel Bronze Statue loop from Wildenstein

7. Stone Circle of Regional Rocks – ⚔️ Festung Rosenberg loop from Seelabach

8. View from Schöne Aussicht – Lutherkirche Bad Steben loop from Bad Steben

9. Rabengrund – Schnebeser Knock Viewpoint loop from Presseck

10. Cross at the Five Lindens – Marienrother Platz loop from Rothenkirchen

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