The best mountain hikes in the Franconian Forest
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Last updated: October 17, 2025
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1. Drachenfels – König David loop from Blankenstein (Saale)
11.5km
03:32
320m
320m
Intermediate mountaineering route. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.
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2. Hirschsprung – König David loop from Höllenthal
11.9km
03:38
320m
320m
Intermediate mountaineering route. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.
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3. Blick zur Alten Mutter loop from Oberlauscha
6.12km
01:40
90m
90m
Easy mountaineering route. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
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Intermediate mountaineering route. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
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5. Source of the Saale River loop from Zell im Fichtelgebirge
10.9km
03:10
300m
300m
Intermediate mountaineering route. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
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6. Fellberg – Karlsblick loop from Steinach (Thür)
8.82km
02:46
360m
360m
Intermediate mountaineering route. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
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