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The best mountain hikes in Franconia

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Want to explore more of the mountains in Bavaria? In this guide, we’ve reviewed our full collection of mountain hikes in Franconia to bring you the top routes in the region. To see which Tour is right for you, browse real photos and tips uploaded by other mountain hikers, see detail-rich breakdowns at the click of a button—and find your perfect route for your next mountain hike in Franconia.

Last updated: October 29, 2025

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1. Hollederer Bridge – Luginsland Summit View loop from Hegendorf

4.18km

01:23

110m

Expert mountaineering route. Great for any fitness level. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.

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2. Noristörl Rock Arch – Norisbrettl Via Ferrata loop from Fischbrunn

6.76km

02:07

210m

Expert mountaineering route. Good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.

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3. Lenzsteig Via Ferrata Entrance – Lenzsteig via ferrata loop from Karlburg

1.68km

00:41

90m

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4. Asenturm and mountain inn loop from Fleckl

10.2km

03:38

610m

Intermediate mountaineering route. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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5. View from Ochsenkopf Summit – Asenturm and mountain inn loop from Fröbershammer

10.2km

03:36

610m

Intermediate mountaineering route. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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6. Asenturm and mountain inn loop from Fröbershammer

5.75km

02:07

370m

Intermediate mountaineering route. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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7. Franke Chimney – Luginsland Summit View loop from Vorra

7.96km

02:26

210m

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8. Engelhardsberg Rest Stop – Riesenburg Collapse Cave loop from Muggendorf

12.7km

03:53

420m

Intermediate mountaineering route. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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9. Engelhardsberg Rest Stop – Riesenburg Collapse Cave loop from Köttweinsdorf

13.3km

04:02

440m

430m

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10. Etched Rock of Ochsenkopf – View of Schneeberg loop from Fröbershammer

6.30km

02:10

370m

Intermediate mountaineering route. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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The best mountain hikes in Franconia

1. Hollederer Bridge – Luginsland Summit View loop from Hegendorf

2. Noristörl Rock Arch – Norisbrettl Via Ferrata loop from Fischbrunn

3. Lenzsteig Via Ferrata Entrance – Lenzsteig via ferrata loop from Karlburg

4. Asenturm and mountain inn loop from Fleckl

5. View from Ochsenkopf Summit – Asenturm and mountain inn loop from Fröbershammer

6. Asenturm and mountain inn loop from Fröbershammer

7. Franke Chimney – Luginsland Summit View loop from Vorra

8. Engelhardsberg Rest Stop – Riesenburg Collapse Cave loop from Muggendorf

9. Engelhardsberg Rest Stop – Riesenburg Collapse Cave loop from Köttweinsdorf

10. Etched Rock of Ochsenkopf – View of Schneeberg loop from Fröbershammer

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