Mountain biking in the Franconian Forest is one of the best ways to explore more of this area of Upper Franconia. To help you experience the best the region has …

Last updated: October 8, 2025

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1. Von der Klamm auf den Berg im Steinachtal

38.9km

03:33

880m

Intermediate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary.

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2. Döbraberg – Auf zum höchsten Gipfel des Frankenwalds

47.9km

04:44

1,210m

Expert mountain bike ride. Very good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary. Some portions of the route may require you to push your bike.

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3. Im schönen Norden des Rodachtals

45.2km

04:36

1,110m

Expert mountain bike ride. Very good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary.

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4. Steinach Gorge – Steinach Gorge loop from Marktleugast

38.3km

02:36

450m

Intermediate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary.

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5. Ködel Dam – Vorstau Ködeltalsperre loop from Titschendorf

15.8km

01:09

300m

Easy mountain bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Suitable for all skill levels.

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6. Höllental Forest Path – Rock Formations in Höllental loop from Bad Steben

34.0km

02:38

630m

Intermediate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary.

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7. Döbraberg – View of the Franconian Forest loop from Culmitz

38.4km

03:37

990m

Expert mountain bike ride. Very good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary. Some portions of the route may require you to push your bike.

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8. Frankenwaldsee – König-David Viewpoint loop from Bad Steben

19.6km

01:41

390m

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9. Dörnach Viewpoint – Radspitze Observation Tower loop from Presseck

36.6km

03:26

850m

Intermediate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary.

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10. Dörnach Viewpoint – Radspitze Observation Tower loop from Steinwiesen

38.2km

03:25

750m

Intermediate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary.

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The best MTB trails in the Franconian Forest

1. Von der Klamm auf den Berg im Steinachtal

2. Döbraberg – Auf zum höchsten Gipfel des Frankenwalds

3. Im schönen Norden des Rodachtals

4. Steinach Gorge – Steinach Gorge loop from Marktleugast

5. Ködel Dam – Vorstau Ködeltalsperre loop from Titschendorf

6. Höllental Forest Path – Rock Formations in Höllental loop from Bad Steben

7. Döbraberg – View of the Franconian Forest loop from Culmitz

8. Frankenwaldsee – König-David Viewpoint loop from Bad Steben

9. Dörnach Viewpoint – Radspitze Observation Tower loop from Presseck

10. Dörnach Viewpoint – Radspitze Observation Tower loop from Steinwiesen

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