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Franconian Switzerland

Franconian Switzerland

The best road cycling routes in Franconian Switzerland

4.7

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21,451

riders

1,100

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In this guide, we’ve reviewed our full collection of road biking routes in Franconian Switzerland to bring you the best rides in the region. To find the one which is right for you, click on any of the Tours to see a full breakdown of its details including elevation profiles and surface analyses, and browse real tips and photos shared by other members of the Komoot community.

Last updated: December 9, 2025

4.7

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1. View of Dechsendorfer Weiher – Dechsendorf–Röttenbach Cycle Path loop from Bubenreuth

56.7km

02:27

230m

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride.

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4.7

(111)

734

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2. Hummeltal–Mistelgau Cycle Path – Mistelbach Cycle Path loop from Nankendorf

46.5km

01:58

330m

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

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4.8

(37)

300

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3. Thurnau Castle loop from Thurnau

46.0km

01:58

380m

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

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4.4

(14)

197

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4. Brewery Inn Gradl, Leups – Weiglathal Beer Garden loop from Pegnitz

52.0km

02:34

620m

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

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4.7

(29)

252

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5. Wiesent River – Wimmelbach–Oesfeld cycle path loop from Forchheim (Oberfr)

38.0km

01:37

160m

Moderate road ride. Great for any fitness level. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride.

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4.7

(49)

350

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6. Cycle Path on the Main-Danube Canal – Lower Bridge Bamberg loop from Hirschaid

39.8km

01:39

110m

Moderate road ride. Great for any fitness level. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride.

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4.6

(16)

169

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7. View of Pottenstein Castle – View of Neideck Castle Ruins loop from Gosberg

73.9km

03:08

520m

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

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4.5

(14)

165

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8. View of Neideck Castle Ruins – View of Pottenstein Castle loop from Betzenstein

62.1km

03:35

580m

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride.

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4.5

(10)

249

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9. View of the Regnitz – Sport Island Forchheim loop from Forchheim Nord

39.6km

01:35

80m

Moderate road ride. Great for any fitness level. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride.

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4.7

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642

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10. Poxdorf–Kersbach Cycle Path – View of Dechsendorfer Weiher loop from Kersbach

39.3km

01:37

210m

Easy road ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

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The best road cycling routes in Franconian Switzerland

1. View of Dechsendorfer Weiher – Dechsendorf–Röttenbach Cycle Path loop from Bubenreuth

2. Hummeltal–Mistelgau Cycle Path – Mistelbach Cycle Path loop from Nankendorf

3. Thurnau Castle loop from Thurnau

4. Brewery Inn Gradl, Leups – Weiglathal Beer Garden loop from Pegnitz

5. Wiesent River – Wimmelbach–Oesfeld cycle path loop from Forchheim (Oberfr)

6. Cycle Path on the Main-Danube Canal – Lower Bridge Bamberg loop from Hirschaid

7. View of Pottenstein Castle – View of Neideck Castle Ruins loop from Gosberg

8. View of Neideck Castle Ruins – View of Pottenstein Castle loop from Betzenstein

9. View of the Regnitz – Sport Island Forchheim loop from Forchheim Nord

10. Poxdorf–Kersbach Cycle Path – View of Dechsendorfer Weiher loop from Kersbach

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