The Top 5 Mountain Passes in Franconian Switzerland
Whether it be for the views, for the climbs or for the downhill descents, browse our list of the best mountain passes in Franconian Switzerland 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 6, 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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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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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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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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Here you have the choice to a variety of trails
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