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Franconian Switzerland

Forchheim

Franconian Switzerland

Forchheim

The Top 20 Gorges around Forchheim

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

to choose from around Forchheim. 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 Forchheim.

Last updated: November 7, 2025

Gößweinstein Rock Trail

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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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Zwecklersgraben Gorge

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Adventurous but exciting route through the "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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Großenoher Valley

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actually one shouldn't reveal how magical the valley is, away from big roads etc...

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Affalterbach Spring

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Good for a refreshment, there is a lot of water coming from the spring.

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Streitberg Hunters’ Trail

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Gentle uphill path with some lookout points to the east (Neideck) as "Amselruh". Entrance to the valley steeply with steps. The path is largely very narrow and slipped a bit in some places. Not suitable for normal pedestrians.

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Jägersburgergraben (Drum Gorge)

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In the upper slope area of the Jägersburgergraben (geotope) between Bammersdorf and Serlbach there are sandstones. They were quarried in several small, now disused quarries.

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The Top 20 Gorges around Forchheim

Gößweinstein Rock Trail

Streitberg rock gate

Todsfeld valley

Mehlbeerensteig

Rock gate on the Felsensteig near Streitberg

Zwecklersgraben Gorge

Grotto near the Esperhöhle

Großenoher Valley

Affalterbach Spring

Streitberg Hunters’ Trail

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