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The best mountain hikes in Upper 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 Upper 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 Upper Franconia.

Last updated: December 6, 2025

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1. Asenturm and mountain inn loop from Fleckl

10.2km

03:38

610m

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

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

10.2km

03:36

610m

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

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3. Asenturm and mountain inn loop from Fröbershammer

5.75km

02:07

370m

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

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

12.7km

03:51

420m

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

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

13.6km

04:10

440m

Moderate mountaineering route. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.

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

6.30km

02:10

370m

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

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7. Neideck Castle Ruins – Riesenburg Collapse Cave loop from Muggendorf

22.8km

07:06

790m

800m

Hard mountaineering route. Very good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.

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8. Haberstein Rock Formation – Nußhardt Viewpoint loop from Vordorfermühle

9.83km

02:54

290m

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

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9. View of the Fichtelgebirge – View from Ochsenkopf Summit loop from Fleckl

5.37km

01:44

260m

Easy mountaineering route. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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10. Weißmain Spring – Asenturm and mountain inn loop from Birnstengel

10.6km

03:13

360m

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

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The best mountain hikes in Upper Franconia

1. Asenturm and mountain inn loop from Fleckl

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

3. Asenturm and mountain inn loop from Fröbershammer

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

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

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

7. Neideck Castle Ruins – Riesenburg Collapse Cave loop from Muggendorf

8. Haberstein Rock Formation – Nußhardt Viewpoint loop from Vordorfermühle

9. View of the Fichtelgebirge – View from Ochsenkopf Summit loop from Fleckl

10. Weißmain Spring – Asenturm and mountain inn loop from Birnstengel

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