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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: October 30, 2025

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

13.0km

01:29

300m

Intermediate 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

Intermediate 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

Intermediate 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

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

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5. Walkmühle – Buger Spitze loop from Bamberg

17.7km

01:56

240m

Expert 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

11.6km

01:15

110m

Intermediate 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

31.6km

04:03

970m

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

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8. Muschel Spring – Wiesent Wooden Bridge loop from Muggendorf

21.9km

02:53

750m

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

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9. Botanical Garden Bamberg – Buger Spitze loop from Gereuth

10.9km

01:08

30m

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

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10. Botanical Garden Bamberg – Kettenbrücke loop from Gaustadt

10.3km

01:05

30m

Intermediate run. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Some sure footedness 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. Walkmühle – Buger Spitze loop from Bamberg

6. Walkmühle – Old Town Hall Bamberg loop from Lorenzhöfe

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

8. Muschel Spring – Wiesent Wooden Bridge loop from Muggendorf

9. Botanical Garden Bamberg – Buger Spitze loop from Gereuth

10. Botanical Garden Bamberg – Kettenbrücke loop from Gaustadt

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