The best mountain hikes in Franconian Switzerland
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Last updated: October 28, 2025
5.0
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1. Engelhardsberg Rest Stop – Riesenburg Collapse Cave loop from Muggendorf
12.7km
03:53
420m
420m
Intermediate mountaineering route. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
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11
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Intermediate mountaineering route. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
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3. Eibgrat loop from Riegelstein
6.08km
01:51
140m
140m
Expert mountaineering route. Great for any fitness level. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.
5
hikers
4. Neideck Castle Ruins – Riesenburg Collapse Cave loop from Muggendorf
22.8km
07:06
790m
800m
Expert mountaineering route. Very good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.
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9
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5. Eibgrat loop from Spies
3.91km
01:15
110m
110m
Expert mountaineering route. Great for any fitness level. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.
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6
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6. Eibgrat loop from Eichenstruth
7.80km
02:21
190m
190m
Expert mountaineering route. Good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.
2
hikers
7. Neideck Castle Ruins – Neideck Castle Ruins loop from Streitberg
6.25km
01:57
200m
200m
Intermediate mountaineering route. Great for any fitness level. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.
9
hikers
8. Gasthaus Sachsenmühle loop from Burggaillenreuth
11.3km
03:17
280m
280m
Intermediate mountaineering route. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
9
hikers
9. Gasthaus Sachsenmühle loop from Behringersmühle
13.2km
03:51
350m
350m
Intermediate mountaineering route. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
4
hikers
10. Walberla loop from Leutenbach
5.55km
01:43
210m
210m
Easy mountaineering route. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
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