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Franconian Switzerland

Franconian Switzerland

The best road cycling routes in Franconian Switzerland

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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: October 19, 2025

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

56.7km

02:27

230m

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

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4.8

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716

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

46.5km

01:58

330m

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

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3. Thurnau Castle loop from Thurnau

46.0km

01:57

380m

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

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350

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

39.8km

01:39

110m

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

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4.8

(22)

237

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5. Wiesent River – Canal Cycle Path loop from Forchheim (Oberfr)

38.0km

01:37

160m

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

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

52.0km

02:34

620m

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

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4.5

(10)

239

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

39.6km

01:35

80m

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

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158

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

62.0km

03:34

570m

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

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

73.9km

03:08

520m

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

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10. Leinleiter Cycle Path – Schulmühle Veilbronn loop from Forchheim (Oberfr)

56.4km

02:27

450m

Intermediate road ride. Good fitness required. 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 – Cycle Path Through Mistelbach loop from Nankendorf

3. Thurnau Castle loop from Thurnau

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

5. Wiesent River – Canal Cycle Path loop from Forchheim (Oberfr)

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

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

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

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

10. Leinleiter Cycle Path – Schulmühle Veilbronn loop from Forchheim (Oberfr)

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