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Franconian Switzerland

Forchheim

Franconian Switzerland

Forchheim

The best running trails around Forchheim

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Running around Forchheim 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 around Forchheim—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 7, 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. 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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3. 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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404

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4. 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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4.9

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216

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5. Alpine Trail Below Witzenhöhle – Muschel Spring loop from Streitberg

16.2km

02:09

550m

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

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104

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6. Riesenburg – Oswaldhöhle loop from Muggendorf

11.4km

01:31

410m

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

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7. Wiesent Wooden Bridge – Alpine Trail Below Witzenhöhle loop from Streitberg

47.0km

05:57

1,270m

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

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112

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8. Chimera Sculpture – Stone Crucifix with Bench loop from Poxdorf

11.8km

01:13

50m

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

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9. Main-Danube Canal – Main-Danube Canal in Hirschaid loop from Eggolsheim

13.6km

01:24

20m

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

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10. Alpine Trail Below Witzenhöhle loop from Köttweinsdorf

12.0km

01:39

400m

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

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The best running trails around Forchheim

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

2. Through the cherry orchards - Franconian Switzerland Nature Park

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

4. Muschel Spring – Wiesent Wooden Bridge loop from Muggendorf

5. Alpine Trail Below Witzenhöhle – Muschel Spring loop from Streitberg

6. Riesenburg – Oswaldhöhle loop from Muggendorf

7. Wiesent Wooden Bridge – Alpine Trail Below Witzenhöhle loop from Streitberg

8. Chimera Sculpture – Stone Crucifix with Bench loop from Poxdorf

9. Main-Danube Canal – Main-Danube Canal in Hirschaid loop from Eggolsheim

10. Alpine Trail Below Witzenhöhle loop from Köttweinsdorf

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