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The best running trails in Franconia

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162,060

runners

27,406

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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.

Last updated: December 7, 2025

4.7

(47)

2,051

runners

1. Wöhrder Wiesenweg – Wöhrder See loop from Nürnberg Hauptbahnhof

11.6km

01:13

50m

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

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4.7

(3)

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2. Churfranken Trailrun Hill Climber

10.2km

01:09

170m

180m

Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Some sure footedness required.

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4.8

(55)

1,505

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3. View of the Brombachsee – Great Brombach Lake loop from Pleinfeld

25.1km

02:37

150m

Hard run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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4.3

(46)

1,561

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4. Wöhrder Meadow Trail – Wöhrder Lake loop from Nürnberg-Dürrenhof

5.48km

00:34

20m

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

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4.9

(43)

1,269

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5. Great Brombach Lake – View of the Brombachsee loop from Mühlstetten

26.5km

02:48

250m

Hard run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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5.0

(14)

1,237

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6. Rothsee – Rothsee Lake loop from Hilpoltstein

16.1km

01:40

90m

Hard run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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4.0

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7. 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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4.3

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8. 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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9. 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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10. 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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The best running trails in Franconia

1. Wöhrder Wiesenweg – Wöhrder See loop from Nürnberg Hauptbahnhof

2. Churfranken Trailrun Hill Climber

3. View of the Brombachsee – Great Brombach Lake loop from Pleinfeld

4. Wöhrder Meadow Trail – Wöhrder Lake loop from Nürnberg-Dürrenhof

5. Great Brombach Lake – View of the Brombachsee loop from Mühlstetten

6. Rothsee – Rothsee Lake loop from Hilpoltstein

7. Bubenreuth flood path - Franconian Switzerland Nature Park

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

9. Fritz Hornschuch Nature Trail - Franconian Switzerland Nature Park

10. Through the cherry orchards - Franconian Switzerland Nature Park

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