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Franconian Switzerland

Franconian Switzerland

The best running trails in Franconian Switzerland

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Running in Franconian Switzerland is one of the best ways to explore more of this region. To help you discover the most beautiful places to run, we’ve reviewed our full collection of routes in Franconian Switzerland—and are proud to present the best running trails. Click on any of the routes for more details and browse real tips and photos uploaded by other runners.

Last updated: December 7, 2025

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1. Bubenreuth flood path - Franconian Switzerland Nature Park

9.15km

01:03

150m

Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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2. To the rock village and rock gate - Franconian Switzerland Nature Park

13.0km

01:29

300m

Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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3. Fritz Hornschuch Nature Trail - Franconian Switzerland Nature Park

8.90km

01:06

240m

Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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4. Through the cherry orchards - Franconian Switzerland Nature Park

8.17km

00:55

140m

Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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5. Circular trail around the Altenberg - Grün Spitze - Franconian Switzerland Nature Park

12.6km

01:24

240m

Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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6. Alpine Trail Below Witzenhöhle – Muschel Spring loop from Leutzdorf

31.8km

04:07

990m

Hard run. Very good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.

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7. Muschel Spring – Wiesent Wooden Bridge loop from Muggendorf

21.9km

02:53

750m

Hard run. Very good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.

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8. Alpine Trail Below Witzenhöhle – Muschel Spring loop from Streitberg

16.2km

02:09

550m

Hard run. Very good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.

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9. View of Schloss Seehof – Schloss Seehof loop from Memmelsdorf

10.8km

01:11

120m

Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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10. Chapel on Egloffsteiner Ring – Main-Danube Canal in Hirschaid loop from Buttenheim

7.67km

00:48

10m

Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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The best running trails in Franconian Switzerland

1. Bubenreuth flood path - Franconian Switzerland Nature Park

2. To the rock village and rock gate - Franconian Switzerland Nature Park

3. Fritz Hornschuch Nature Trail - Franconian Switzerland Nature Park

4. Through the cherry orchards - Franconian Switzerland Nature Park

5. Circular trail around the Altenberg - Grün Spitze - Franconian Switzerland Nature Park

6. Alpine Trail Below Witzenhöhle – Muschel Spring loop from Leutzdorf

7. Muschel Spring – Wiesent Wooden Bridge loop from Muggendorf

8. Alpine Trail Below Witzenhöhle – Muschel Spring loop from Streitberg

9. View of Schloss Seehof – Schloss Seehof loop from Memmelsdorf

10. Chapel on Egloffsteiner Ring – Main-Danube Canal in Hirschaid loop from Buttenheim

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