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Erlangen

Franconian Switzerland

Erlangen

The Top 20 Gorges around Erlangen

Gorges are incredibly beautiful places, and you’ve got 20

to choose from around Erlangen. Just browse our list of the best gorges below and see photos, tips and extra info to help you visit one of these beautiful places on your next adventure around Erlangen.

Last updated: October 19, 2025

Felsensteig Gößweinstein

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Short, but beautiful climb below the castle Gößweinstein. The path leads partly over wooden stairs and can therefore be handled well.

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Streitberg rock gate

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The Felsentor is as the name implies a natural gate between two mighty rocks above Streitberg. Many hiking trails lead through or past here; so also the Frankenweg, a long-distance hiking trail, which crosses all Franconia, including the Franconian Switzerland.

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Todsfeld valley

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The Thuisbrunner Leiten with their limestone grasslands have been used by the people of the Franconian Switzerland as a pasture or for mowing for centuries. They offer rare plants and animals habitat and are typical of the local landscape.

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Mehlbeerensteig

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The white berry climb is a dream hiking trail, that's how they have to be.
Here every meter is a pleasure, but with the right footwear, please.

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Rock gate on the Felsensteig near Streitberg

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These wonderful rock gates are always impressive, they impress with their height.
The paths up are sporty.

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Teufelsbadstube Gorge

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A gorge worth seeing directly at the Kalchreuther Felsenkeller, caution is advised on the stairs in wet and snowy conditions.

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Stettenberggraben

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A very nice trail leads along the stream, narrow and with many turns.

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Zwecklersgraben Gorge

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Adventurous but exciting route through the "gorge"

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Kübelsbach Gorge

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Cut deep into the sandstone, a wild and romantic gorge

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Grotto Near the Esperhöhle

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Near the Esper cave lies this small grotto with its large arches. You should definitely go here, if you are at the Esper cave.

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Already discovered everything in this region? See additional gorges around Erlangen for your next adventure:

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The Top 20 Gorges around Erlangen

Felsensteig Gößweinstein

Streitberg rock gate

Todsfeld valley

Mehlbeerensteig

Rock gate on the Felsensteig near Streitberg

Teufelsbadstube Gorge

Stettenberggraben

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