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Franconian Switzerland

Erlangen

Franconian Switzerland

Erlangen

Easy hikes and walks around Erlangen

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Exploring Erlangen 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 around Erlangen. Perfect for short hikes, kid-friendly excursions, and family-friendly outings, these routes offer something for everyone.

Last updated: October 21, 2025

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1. 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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2. Siebenstein Stone Cross loop from Tennenlohe

7.30km

01:55

60m

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

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3. Burgstall Hainburg - Franconian Switzerland

4.77km

01:28

160m

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

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4. Felsensteig Gößweinstein – Gößweinstein Castle loop from Behringersmühle

6.47km

01:57

200m

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

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5. View of Neideck Castle Ruins – Neideck Castle Ruins loop from Streitberg

4.19km

01:16

140m

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

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6. Pear Tree with Rest Area – Sklavensee loop from Kalchreuth

4.97km

01:20

60m

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

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7. Pottenstein Golf Course – Cave in Druidenhain loop from Wohlmannsgesees

5.66km

01:37

130m

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

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8. View of Franconian Switzerland – Middle Swan Pond loop from Rathsberg

5.56km

01:31

90m

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

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9. Baroque Garden Egloffstein – View of Thuisbrunn loop from Thuisbrunn

5.68km

01:37

120m

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

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10. Oswald Cave – Hohes Kreuz Observation Tower loop from Muggendorf

4.25km

01:23

190m

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

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Easy hikes and walks around Erlangen

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

2. Siebenstein Stone Cross loop from Tennenlohe

3. Burgstall Hainburg - Franconian Switzerland

4. Felsensteig Gößweinstein – Gößweinstein Castle loop from Behringersmühle

5. View of Neideck Castle Ruins – Neideck Castle Ruins loop from Streitberg

6. Pear Tree with Rest Area – Sklavensee loop from Kalchreuth

7. Pottenstein Golf Course – Cave in Druidenhain loop from Wohlmannsgesees

8. View of Franconian Switzerland – Middle Swan Pond loop from Rathsberg

9. Baroque Garden Egloffstein – View of Thuisbrunn loop from Thuisbrunn

10. Oswald Cave – Hohes Kreuz Observation Tower loop from Muggendorf

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