Hiking in Franconian Switzerland
Discover the fascinating beauty of Franconian Switzerland on hiking trails suitable for all ages and fitness levels. Leisurely strolls or challenging routes – every hike becomes an unforgettable family moment here.
On an Adventure in this Green Wonderland
Feel the forest floor, observe nature, discover rare plants and enjoy exciting experiences. A hike will arouse your child’s curiosity: from the rustling of a deer to discovering mushrooms and ants!
Trubach Valley Hiking Trail – 19 km for Nature Lovers
The Trubach Valley Hiking Trail leads you from Obertrubach to Pretzfeld through idyllic landscapes. Discover the impressive Egloffstein Castle, historic mills and fascinating rocks that were formed 150 million years ago.
Circular Hiking Trail around Egloffstein Castle – 10 km for Amateur Hikers
Aiming high: This trail will lead you to the Egloffstein castle mountain with its medieval castle, remains of walls and a mysterious sacrificial stone. Enjoy the impressive view from the highest point at 569 m – a real highlight!
The "Frankenweg” Trail – for Sporty Types
This long-distance trail, called “Frankenweg”, runs right across Franconia and Franconian Switzerland. Discover one of its stages of your choosing, for example, from Pottenstein to Egloffstein through Obertrubach or from Egloffstein to Lillinghof. Time to get out into nature!
Circular Hiking Trail around Obertrubach – 7.5 km for Advanced Hikers
This circular hiking trail takes you through the Trubach Valley and offers exciting highlights: Visit the Trubach spring, the “Altarstein” (“altar stone”) with its impressive views and the historic plague chapel from the time after the Thirty Years’ War.
The Obertrubach Nature Trail – For Those Eager to Learn
The Obertrubach Nature Trail is ideal for families. Within about an hour, you can learn all about the geology, flora and fauna of the Trubach Valley in a fun way. Primary school children will love this excursion!
The Obertrubach Discovery Trail – 14 km for the Curiously Minded
This route takes you from Obertrubach to Bärnfels via the Wolfsberg castle ruins and the “Signalstein”, a dominant 12-metre high rock, offering breathtaking views along the way. The trail then leads you back through the idyllic Gründleins Valley. More than half of the route passes through picturesque forests – a wonderful experience surrounded by nature!
Along the Fraisch Border – 6 km for Time Travellers
Discover the 6 km long historical Fraisch border from 1607! At that time, it divided today’s municipality of Obertrubach between the imperial city of Nuremberg and the Bishopric of Bamberg. Original border stones from the 17th century line the path and make the hike a fascinating journey through time.