Active Vacations in the Franconian Forest

Hiking

About three and a half thousand kilometres of marked and well kept hiking trails await you in the Franconian Forest or Frankenwald. Amongst them is a 13-km-long stretch of the famous “Rennsteig”. At the end of the Rennsteig you will find the “Frankenweg”, which was opened in 2004. More than 520 km long, it will lead you up to the Swabian Alp. A 123-km-long stretch leads through the Frankenwald, which has a long tradition of hiking.

Cycling

Cycle along the famous “Wiesentäler” (meadow valleys), which are characteristic for the Franconian Forest, or along the “Koedertalsperre”, the biggest drinking water reservoir in Bavaria – also a paradise for inline skaters!

Mountain Biking

You need to be in good shape to go on a mountain biking tour in this hilly or mountainous landscape, with the 794-m-high Doebraberg Mountain. The 300-km-long cycling trails, the Bike Fun Trails at the Doebraberg Mountain, offer ideal conditions for sporty cyclists, with well-paved roads and little traffic.

Water Sports & Swimming

Of course there is also ample opportunity to do water sports in the numerous lakes and swimming pools in the Franconian Forest.

Winter Sports

Nordic and alpine skiing is very popular in the Franconian Forest, which features Franconia’s largest network of cross-country ski-tracks.