Cycling in Franconian Switzerland is one of the most enjoyable ways to explore more of this part of Upper Franconia. So you can find your perfect Franconian Switzerland bike ride, we’ve reviewed our full collection of cycling routes in the region to deliver the best. Just click on each route to see a full breakdown of detailed information including elevation profiles and surface analyses, and browse real tips and photos uploaded by other members of the komoot community.

Last updated: October 5, 2025

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1. Through the northern "Fränkische" - Franconian Switzerland

28.5km

01:52

310m

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

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2. Through the southern "Fränkische" - Franconian Switzerland

36.3km

02:54

540m

Expert bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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3. Seehof Palace – Griess Keller Beer Garden loop from Hirschaid

46.1km

02:46

200m

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

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4. Wiesent Valley Cycle Path – Neideck Ruins loop from Kirchehrenbach

52.6km

03:29

390m

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

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5. View of Egloffstein Castle – Neideck Ruins loop from Bärnfels

47.5km

03:08

420m

Expert bike ride. Good fitness required. You may need to push your bike for some segments of this route.

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6. Wiesent Valley Cycle Path – View of Neideck Castle Ruins loop from Hühnerloh

42.7km

03:07

440m

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

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7. Dechsendorfer Weiher – Kleiner Bischofsweiher loop from Forchheim (Oberfr)

45.5km

02:46

180m

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

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8. Kellerwald Forchheim – Main-Danube Canal near Hirschaid loop from Hirschaid

37.4km

02:14

160m

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

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9. Kellerwald Forchheim – Main-Danube Canal near Hirschaid loop from Forchheim (Oberfr)

37.7km

02:14

140m

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

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10. Regnitz Ferry (Pettstadt) – Old Town Bamberg loop from Forchheim (Oberfr)

65.5km

04:00

320m

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

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The best cycling routes in Franconian Switzerland

1. Through the northern "Fränkische" - Franconian Switzerland

2. Through the southern "Fränkische" - Franconian Switzerland

3. Seehof Palace – Griess Keller Beer Garden loop from Hirschaid

4. Wiesent Valley Cycle Path – Neideck Ruins loop from Kirchehrenbach

5. View of Egloffstein Castle – Neideck Ruins loop from Bärnfels

6. Wiesent Valley Cycle Path – View of Neideck Castle Ruins loop from Hühnerloh

7. Dechsendorfer Weiher – Kleiner Bischofsweiher loop from Forchheim (Oberfr)

8. Kellerwald Forchheim – Main-Danube Canal near Hirschaid loop from Hirschaid

9. Kellerwald Forchheim – Main-Danube Canal near Hirschaid loop from Forchheim (Oberfr)

10. Regnitz Ferry (Pettstadt) – Old Town Bamberg loop from Forchheim (Oberfr)

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