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Middle Franconia

The best mountain hikes in Middle 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 Middle 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 Middle Franconia.

Last updated: December 6, 2025

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1. Hollederer Bridge – Luginsland Summit View loop from Hegendorf

4.18km

01:23

110m

Hard 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

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

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3. Franke Chimney – Luginsland Summit View loop from Vorra

7.96km

02:26

210m

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

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4. View from Zankelstein loop from Pommelsbrunn

10.5km

03:15

380m

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

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5. Teufelskanzel loop from Solnhofen

7.03km

02:00

160m

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

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6. Kneippanlage – Hohler Fels loop from Happurg

6.24km

01:57

210m

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

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7. Kneippanlage – Hohler Fels loop from Förrenbach

6.80km

02:06

220m

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

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8. Hollederer Bridge – Noristörl Rock Arch loop from Hegendorf

6.18km

01:55

120m

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

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9. Weissingkuppe – Vogelberg loop from Neuhaus (Pegnitz)

13.4km

03:45

260m

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

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10. View of Brombachsee – Großer Brombachsee loop from Allmannsdorf

15.9km

04:09

110m

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

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The best mountain hikes in Middle Franconia

1. Hollederer Bridge – Luginsland Summit View loop from Hegendorf

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

3. Franke Chimney – Luginsland Summit View loop from Vorra

4. View from Zankelstein loop from Pommelsbrunn

5. Teufelskanzel loop from Solnhofen

6. Kneippanlage – Hohler Fels loop from Happurg

7. Kneippanlage – Hohler Fels loop from Förrenbach

8. Hollederer Bridge – Noristörl Rock Arch loop from Hegendorf

9. Weissingkuppe – Vogelberg loop from Neuhaus (Pegnitz)

10. View of Brombachsee – Großer Brombachsee loop from Allmannsdorf

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