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Franconian Forest

Franconian Forest

The best running trails in the Franconian Forest

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Running in the Franconian Forest 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 the Franconian Forest—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 20, 2025

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1. Trail junction – Ködelblick loop from Nurn

11.9km

01:17

180m

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

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2. View of Rosenberg Fortress loop from Blumau

9.05km

01:03

170m

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

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3. Kronach City Tower – Rosenturm Kronach loop from Seelabach

7.34km

00:50

110m

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

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4. View of the Castle on the Hill – White Main loop from Untersteinach(b Stadtsteinach)

12.6km

01:18

30m

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

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5. Höllental Nature Trail loop from Blankenstein

7.53km

00:53

150m

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

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6. Rosenturm Kronach – State Garden Show Park Kronach loop from Ruppen

8.65km

00:55

20m

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

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7. View of Naturpark Frankenwald – Frankenwarte loop from Bad Steben

6.64km

00:49

100m

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

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8. Burg Nordeck Ruins loop from Ziegelhütte

21.2km

02:31

440m

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

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9. Running loop from Naila

4.78km

00:30

60m

Easy run. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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10. Höllental Nature Trail – King David loop from Blankenstein

16.3km

02:12

510m

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

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The best running trails in the Franconian Forest

1. Trail junction – Ködelblick loop from Nurn

2. View of Rosenberg Fortress loop from Blumau

3. Kronach City Tower – Rosenturm Kronach loop from Seelabach

4. View of the Castle on the Hill – White Main loop from Untersteinach(b Stadtsteinach)

5. Höllental Nature Trail loop from Blankenstein

6. Rosenturm Kronach – State Garden Show Park Kronach loop from Ruppen

7. View of Naturpark Frankenwald – Frankenwarte loop from Bad Steben

8. Burg Nordeck Ruins loop from Ziegelhütte

9. Running loop from Naila

10. Höllental Nature Trail – King David loop from Blankenstein

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