The best road cycling routes in the Franconian Forest
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Last updated: October 20, 2025
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1. View of the Ködeltalsperre – Ködel Dam loop from Kronach
59.9km
03:03
600m
600m
Intermediate road ride. Good fitness required. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride.
4.1
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113
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Intermediate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.
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83
riders
Intermediate road ride. Good fitness required. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride.
5.0
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4. View of Banz Abbey – View of Kloster Banz loop from Kronach
128km
05:13
450m
450m
Expert road ride. Very good fitness required. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride.
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87
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5. Selbitz Railway Arch Bridge – Selbitztal Cycle Path loop from Bad Steben
52.9km
02:35
540m
540m
Intermediate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.
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85
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6. Humboldthaus – Quarry Lake at Steinbühl loop from Untersteinbach
47.7km
02:27
560m
560m
Intermediate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.
4.3
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82
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7. Schwürbitz Main Bridge – Marktzeuln Town Hall loop from Kronach
57.0km
02:29
210m
210m
Intermediate road ride. Good fitness required. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride.
4.8
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75
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Intermediate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.
5.0
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9. Path Along the Wilde Rodach – Sunset View Near Presseck loop from Kronach
52.6km
02:26
480m
480m
Intermediate road ride. Good fitness required. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride.
5.0
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61
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Intermediate road ride. Good fitness required. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride.
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