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Upper Franconia

Upper Franconia

The best running trails in Upper Franconia

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Running in Upper 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 Upper 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 14, 2025

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1. 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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2. 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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3. 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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4. Circular trail around the Altenberg - Grün Spitze - Franconian Switzerland Nature Park

12.6km

01:24

240m

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

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5. Old Town Hall, Bamberg – Walkmühle loop from Bamberg

18.0km

01:58

240m

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

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6. Walkmühle – Old Town Hall, Bamberg loop from Lorenzhöfe

11.4km

01:14

100m

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

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7. Alpine Trail Below Witzenhöhle – Muschel Spring loop from Leutzdorf

31.8km

04:07

990m

Hard run. Very good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.

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8. Botanical Garden Bamberg – Chain Bridge loop from Lorenzhöfe

6.09km

00:39

20m

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

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9. Buger Spitze – Walkmühle loop from Haingebiet

7.58km

00:48

30m

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

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10. Muschel Spring – Wiesent Wooden Bridge loop from Muggendorf

21.9km

02:53

750m

Hard run. Very good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.

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The best running trails in Upper Franconia

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

2. Fritz Hornschuch Nature Trail - Franconian Switzerland Nature Park

3. Through the cherry orchards - Franconian Switzerland Nature Park

4. Circular trail around the Altenberg - Grün Spitze - Franconian Switzerland Nature Park

5. Old Town Hall, Bamberg – Walkmühle loop from Bamberg

6. Walkmühle – Old Town Hall, Bamberg loop from Lorenzhöfe

7. Alpine Trail Below Witzenhöhle – Muschel Spring loop from Leutzdorf

8. Botanical Garden Bamberg – Chain Bridge loop from Lorenzhöfe

9. Buger Spitze – Walkmühle loop from Haingebiet

10. Muschel Spring – Wiesent Wooden Bridge loop from Muggendorf

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