The best walks and hikes in Franconian Switzerland
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Upper Franconia? In this guide, we’ve reviewed our full collection of hikes and walking routes in Franconian Switzerland to bring you the best hiking routes in the region. To see which of our walks in Franconian Switzerland is the right one for you, browse real tips and photos uploaded by other hikers—and see what they had to say about each walk.
Last updated: October 6, 2025
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1. Brewery trail - circular tour in Franconian Switzerland
13.0km
03:25
120m
120m
Intermediate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
4.8
(725)
2,384
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2. Promenade trail - circular tour in Franconian Switzerland
4.47km
01:15
80m
80m
Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
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4.3
(194)
805
hikers
3. To the rock village and rock gate - Franconian Switzerland
13.0km
03:42
300m
300m
Intermediate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
4.4
(171)
589
hikers
4. Durchs Paradies auf Erden – Blühender Jura in der Fränkischen Schweiz
13.6km
03:35
110m
110m
Intermediate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
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594
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5. Valley and uplands hike
11.1km
03:03
180m
180m
Intermediate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
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(163)
645
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6. Hike to the beautiful view
13.5km
03:47
270m
270m
Intermediate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
4.8
(136)
507
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7. Bierquellen-Wanderweg
18.0km
05:01
350m
350m
Expert hike. Very good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
4.9
(1157)
4,762
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8. Oswald Cave – Riesenburg Collapse Cave loop from Muggendorf
13.1km
03:58
430m
430m
Intermediate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
4.6
(111)
474
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9. Trubachweg - Franconian Switzerland
11.0km
03:09
260m
260m
Intermediate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
4.8
(84)
374
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10. 7 breweries in one go - Franconian Switzerland
15.9km
04:20
180m
320m
Intermediate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
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