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Franconian Switzerland

The best MTB trails in Franconian Switzerland

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Mountain biking in Franconian Switzerland is one of the best ways to explore more of this area of Upper Franconia. To help you experience the best the region has to …

Last updated: December 2, 2025

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1. Pegnitz-Pottenstein tour - Franconian Switzerland Nature Park - Franconian Jura

38.1km

03:25

750m

Hard mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary. Some portions of the route may require you to push your bike.

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2. Altenberg Tour from Heiligenstadt - Franconian Switzerland Nature Park - Franconian Jura

42.6km

03:47

940m

Hard mountain bike ride. Very good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels.

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3. Geisberg Tour from Heiligenstadt - Franconian Switzerland Nature Park - Franconian Jura

41.4km

03:45

840m

Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary.

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4. Obstlerrunde – Bikeschaukel Fränkische Schweiz

38.0km

03:07

570m

Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary.

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5. Lochautal and Plankenstein - Franconian Switzerland Nature Park - Franconian Jura

23.5km

02:02

440m

Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary.

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6. Sparnagles Trail – Tüchersfeld Rock Village loop from Tüchersfeld

36.2km

03:19

680m

Hard mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary. Some portions of the route may require you to push your bike.

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7. Wiesent Valley – The beautiful Wiesent Trail loop from Ebermannstadt

35.8km

02:38

420m

Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary.

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8. Wiesent Valley – The beautiful Wiesent Trail loop from Pottenstein

45.6km

03:55

850m

840m

Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary.

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9. Jump & Run – Snake Trail loop from Forchheim Nord

19.7km

01:48

440m

Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary.

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10. The Forest Tunnel – The Three Zinnen loop from Pottenstein

46.5km

04:02

890m

Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary.

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The best MTB trails in Franconian Switzerland

1. Pegnitz-Pottenstein tour - Franconian Switzerland Nature Park - Franconian Jura

2. Altenberg Tour from Heiligenstadt - Franconian Switzerland Nature Park - Franconian Jura

3. Geisberg Tour from Heiligenstadt - Franconian Switzerland Nature Park - Franconian Jura

4. Obstlerrunde – Bikeschaukel Fränkische Schweiz

5. Lochautal and Plankenstein - Franconian Switzerland Nature Park - Franconian Jura

6. Sparnagles Trail – Tüchersfeld Rock Village loop from Tüchersfeld

7. Wiesent Valley – The beautiful Wiesent Trail loop from Ebermannstadt

8. Wiesent Valley – The beautiful Wiesent Trail loop from Pottenstein

9. Jump & Run – Snake Trail loop from Forchheim Nord

10. The Forest Tunnel – The Three Zinnen loop from Pottenstein

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