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The Top 12 Mountain Passes in Upper Franconia

Whether it be for the views, for the climbs or for the downhill descents, browse our list of the best mountain passes in Upper 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: November 19, 2025

Rödlaser Mountain

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The longest climb in the vicinity, a real pass! The east and west ramps have 12 percent, but the west ramp is better paved, making it a better descent.

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Wurmloh Pass

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with 652 m above sea level the pass is somewhat humane, but at least the waterways divide here, to the Black Sea or to the Elbe therefore an interesting hill. …

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Schneebergsattel (949 m)

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From here it is another 1.4 kilometers to the top. Then you have reached the summit of the highest mountain in Franconia.

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Schirndinger Pass Memorial

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More memorial plaques like this should be erected.

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Col de Kleetzhöfe

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Like Mont Ventoux in Provence, the 'Col de Kleetzhöfe' can also be approached from three sides. The climbs could be categorized as easy, medium and hard. 😉

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Bench with Information Plaque at Wurmloh Pass

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There is a shady spot under a tree

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Schneebergstraße – 798 m

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Who loves the climb or trains for the Alps

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Highest Road Point in Upper Franconia

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The location given is inaccurate. The point is a little further north and is marked by a green sign on the side of the road.
Overall, rather unspectacular, no great view, no rest area. The Rennsteig is very close by.

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Prüllsbirkig Pass

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Be careful on the descent to the Püttlachtal, very bad surface on the right side!

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Waldsteinstraße Pass summit (783 m)

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The pass is 783m above sea level.

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The Top 12 Mountain Passes in Upper Franconia

Rödlaser Mountain

Wurmloh Pass

Schneebergsattel (949 m)

Schirndinger Pass Memorial

Col de Kleetzhöfe

Bench with Information Plaque at Wurmloh Pass

Schneebergstraße – 798 m

Highest Road Point in Upper Franconia

Prüllsbirkig Pass

Waldsteinstraße Pass summit (783 m)

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