The best running trails in Franconia

27,831runs

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(7,357)

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Running in Franconia 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 Franconia—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.

Wöhrder Wiesenweg – Wöhrder See loop from Nürnberg Hauptbahnhof	Intermediate 01:13 11.6km
Churfranken Trailrun Hill Climber	Intermediate 01:09 10.2km
Wöhrder Wiesenweg – Wöhrder See loop from Nürnberg-Dürrenhof	Intermediate 00:34 5.48km
View of Brombachsee – Großer Brombachsee loop from Pleinfeld	Expert 02:37 25.1km
Bubenreuth flood path - Franconian Switzerland Nature Park	Intermediate 01:03 9.15km
To the rock village and rock gate - Franconian Switzerland Nature Park	Intermediate 01:29 13.0km
Fritz Hornschuch Nature Trail - Franconian Switzerland Nature Park	Intermediate 01:06 8.90km
Through the cherry orchards - Franconian Switzerland Nature Park	Intermediate 00:55 8.17km
Circular trail around the Altenberg - Grün Spitze - Franconian Switzerland Nature Park	Intermediate 01:24 12.6km

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Wöhrder Wiesenweg – Wöhrder See loop from Nürnberg Hauptbahnhof
01:13
11.6km
6:18/km
50m
50m
Intermediate
4.6
(182)
4,085
Intermediate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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2
Churfranken Trailrun Hill Climber
01:09
10.2km
6:46/km
170m
180m
Intermediate
4.7
(3)
67
Intermediate run. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Some sure footedness required.

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3
Wöhrder Wiesenweg – Wöhrder See loop from Nürnberg-Dürrenhof
00:34
5.48km
6:13/km
20m
20m
Intermediate
4.3
(54)
1,460
Intermediate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors
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4
View of Brombachsee – Großer Brombachsee loop from Pleinfeld
02:37
25.1km
6:15/km
150m
150m
Expert
4.9
(47)
1,261
Expert run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors
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5
Bubenreuth flood path - Franconian Switzerland Nature Park
01:03
9.15km
6:53/km
150m
150m
Intermediate
4.0
(1)
7
Intermediate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors
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6
To the rock village and rock gate - Franconian Switzerland Nature Park
01:29
13.0km
6:53/km
300m
300m
Intermediate
4.3
(3)
8
Intermediate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors
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7
Fritz Hornschuch Nature Trail - Franconian Switzerland Nature Park
01:06
8.90km
7:27/km
240m
240m
Intermediate
5.0
(1)
6
Intermediate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors
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8
Through the cherry orchards - Franconian Switzerland Nature Park
00:55
8.17km
6:48/km
140m
140m
Intermediate
5.0
(1)
2
Intermediate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors
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9
Circular trail around the Altenberg - Grün Spitze - Franconian Switzerland Nature Park
01:24
12.6km
6:42/km
240m
240m
Intermediate
1
Intermediate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.