
Fun on Two Wheels
A leisurely ride with the family through idyllic valleys or a challenging, sporty ride on hilly routes – Franconian Switzerland is perfect for cyclists. Explore wide meadows, dense forests and impressive rock formations. Rent a bike or an e-bike directly from us and start your cycling adventure!
The Perfect Balance for Your Tour
When planning your bike tour, it’s important to find the right balance: If stages are too easy, they can quickly become boring, while stages that are too strenuous can ruin the fun. Choose a tour that is doable for you and your children and offers enough small challenges to increase fun and motivation!
Child-friendly Recommendations
Forchheim station – Burk – Wimmelbach (6.5 km) – Hausen/Rathaus (town hall) (8 km) – Heroldsbach/Thurn Freizeitpark (theme park) (10 km) – Hausen/Schleuse (lock) (15 km) – Forchheim station (21 km); this tour from Forchheim takes you through the idyllic plain Regnitzgrund and along the Markwald forest. Highlights such as the historic old town of Forchheim, the lock in Hausen and the Thurn Castle Amusement Park make this route a varied experience for the whole family. Cycle on mostly quiet paths and enjoy the perfect mix of nature, culture and leisure fun!
Betzenstein – Mergners – Hufeisen Waldschänke (forest tavern) – Weidensees – Hüll – Höchstädt – Betzenstein – this leisurely route takes you exclusively along countryside and forest paths and quiet side streets – ideal for relaxed excursions. Highlights along this route feature the deep well and the local history museum in Betzenstein, the deer park at a forest tavern called “Hufeisen Waldschänke” and the church in Hüll.
Betzenstein – Mergners – Hufeisen Waldschänke (forest tavern) – Weidensees – Hüll – Höchstädt – Betzenstein – this route, which is almost flat, takes you exclusively along quiet country and forest paths as well as side streets and is ideal for families and leisurely cyclists. Sights such as the local history museum in Betzenstein, the castle ruins and the deer park by the forest tavern called “Hufeisen Waldschänke” offer exciting variety. The Protestant church of St. Laurentius and Martin in Hüll is a special highlight. Discover the beauty of nature and the diversity of cultural treasures along the way!
Our Tips for Day Tours
Pretzfeld – Egloffstein – Obertrubach – this idyllic route takes you mainly along the valley bed and is ideal for relaxed tours. A few ascents, such as between Oberzaunsbach and Mostviel, ensure variety. You will cycle along country and forest paths and quiet roads, passing impressive sights such as Pretzfeld Palace, Egloffstein Castle or the castle ruins near Obertrubach. Highlights such as the Felsentor, a natural rock arch, or the deer par in Hundshaupten make this tour an unforgettable experience for guests of all ages!
This section of the Erlangen-Pegnitz Valley cycle path connects the municipalities Neuhaus an der Pegnitz and Obertrubach and offers a varied route for cycling enthusiasts. The route consists mainly of paved roads and partly of gravel paths.
The route in the northern district connects Forchheim and Bamberg and offers a pleasant, almost flat route with only one ascent between Kellerwald and Rettern. Discover a variety of landscapes, spectacular valley views and attractions such as the Levi Strauss Museum in Buttenheim or the historic old town of Forchheim.
This varied route leads from Obertrubach to Hummeltal on quiet roads and idyllic field and forest paths. From there, you will cycle along a former railway line to Bayreuth. Discover the romantic Trubach Valley, Pottenstein Castle, the impressive Devil’s Cave and enjoy the stunning atmosphere of Bayreuth, the so-called “Wagner City”. Short, steep ascents provide sporting challenges.
Forchheim station – Kersbach – Poxdorf – Effeltrich – Gaiganz – Ermreus – Weingarts – Pommer – Walkersbrunn – Dachstadt – Igensdorf – Gräfenberg – Kemmathen – Neusles – Ober- und Mittelehrenbach – Dietzhof – Leutenbach – Kirchehrenbach – Weilersbach – Serlbach – Kellerwald – Forchheim station – this flat, mostly paved route is perfect for families. Along the way, numerous children's playgrounds and highlights such as the old town of Forchheim, the fortified church and dance linden tree in Effeltrich, as well as the charming town Gräfenberg await you.