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Middle Franconia

Middle Franconia

The best running trails in Middle Franconia

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Running in Middle 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 Middle 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: October 17, 2025

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1. Wöhrder Wiesenweg – Wöhrder See loop from Nürnberg Hauptbahnhof

11.6km

01:13

50m

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

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4.3

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2. Wöhrder Wiesenweg – Wöhrder See loop from Nürnberg-Dürrenhof

5.48km

00:34

20m

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

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4.9

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3. View of Brombachsee – Großer Brombachsee loop from Pleinfeld

25.1km

02:37

150m

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

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4. Bubenreuth flood path - Franconian Switzerland Nature Park

9.15km

01:03

150m

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

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4.5

(33)

1,224

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5. Pappelsteg Fürth – Pegnitz at Röllingersteg loop from Klinikum Nord

14.7km

01:32

70m

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

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6. Rothsee – Rothsee Lake loop from Hilpoltstein

16.1km

01:40

90m

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

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4.8

(40)

1,019

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7. Gunzenhausen Marina – Strandhaus Muhr am See loop from Unterwurmbach

19.3km

01:59

30m

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

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1,009

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8. Großer Brombachsee – Sandy Shore of Brombachsee loop from Rehenbühl

12.5km

01:18

60m

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

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9. Wöhrder Wiesenweg – Wöhrder See loop from Nürnberg-Gleißhammer

10.2km

01:03

40m

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

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10. Pegnitz Bridge at Fuchsloch – Pegnitz at Röllingersteg loop from Bärenschanze

9.38km

00:59

40m

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

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The best running trails in Middle Franconia

1. Wöhrder Wiesenweg – Wöhrder See loop from Nürnberg Hauptbahnhof

2. Wöhrder Wiesenweg – Wöhrder See loop from Nürnberg-Dürrenhof

3. View of Brombachsee – Großer Brombachsee loop from Pleinfeld

4. Bubenreuth flood path - Franconian Switzerland Nature Park

5. Pappelsteg Fürth – Pegnitz at Röllingersteg loop from Klinikum Nord

6. Rothsee – Rothsee Lake loop from Hilpoltstein

7. Gunzenhausen Marina – Strandhaus Muhr am See loop from Unterwurmbach

8. Großer Brombachsee – Sandy Shore of Brombachsee loop from Rehenbühl

9. Wöhrder Wiesenweg – Wöhrder See loop from Nürnberg-Gleißhammer

10. Pegnitz Bridge at Fuchsloch – Pegnitz at Röllingersteg loop from Bärenschanze

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