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The Top 9 Mountain Passes in Middle Franconia

Whether it be for the views, for the climbs or for the downhill descents, browse our list of the best mountain passes in Middle Franconia and make your next adventure one to remember. Contributed by the community, for the community, each mountain pass Highlight is a personal recommendation you know you can trust, so simply find your favorite and go.

Last updated: October 31, 2025

Entenberg Pass

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Between Entenberg and Egensbach you can get over the Entenbergpass. With the slope and the switchbacks to the highest point, there is a real sense of fit. Many (racing) cyclists take the pass as a training route.

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Pass Marloffstein

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The Marloffstein pass is a 390 m above sea level. NN high hills in the foreland of the Franconian Alb between the communities Langensendelbach and Spardorf. The top of the …

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Cognac Pass

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The Cognac Pass is on the transition from Stallbaum to Arzlohe. The pass has nothing to do with alcohol smuggling, but was named by the locals after the "crossers". They …

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Egenhausen Pass Climb

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The climb is one of the steepest in the area. It even made it into the passes at quäldich. quaeldich.de/paesse/egenhausen-pass. When descending, watch out for the poor asphalt. There is …

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Sontheimer Steige

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Nice ascent/descent with a good view of the Aischtal.

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Steep Country Road

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On bike ride contrary to the above direction, good condition training

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Pass Marloffstein – View of the Schwabach Valley, Hirsch Valley, and Marloffstein Heights

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Here you have the choice to a variety of trails

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Alternative Ascent to Entenberg Pass

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Off the tarmac road and "fueling" on hearty slopes through shady forest. Nice way on the southwestern Hersbrucker Alb - rise with Nonnenberg, Buchenberg, Klingenhofer -Höhe.

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Pass Between Rehenbühl and Pfofeld

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Great hill with a view of Absberg and the lake to the north, to Pfofeld and the hills to the south ⛰️ narrow asphalt road, short sections with concrete slabs, great route 🚴🏻

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The Top 9 Mountain Passes in Middle Franconia

Entenberg Pass

Pass Marloffstein

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Egenhausen Pass Climb

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Pass Marloffstein – View of the Schwabach Valley, Hirsch Valley, and Marloffstein Heights

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