The area to the west of Nuremberg is characterised by a well-signposted network of cycle routes. Around 1600 kilometres of beautiful routes are marked along rivers, through open countryside and to wonderful historic towns such as Rothenburg ob der Tauber or Dinkelsbühl. All day tours and long-distance cycle routes can be found in the region's tour portal and are available for…

Germany's first augmented reality cycle path

Culture, nature, exercise and adventure - that's what the Hohenzollern cycle path in Franconia offers for young and old! This themed cycle path, which is around 95 kilometres long, gives you interesting insights into the history of the Hohenzollern dynasty between Nuremberg and Ansbach.

A cycle route couldn't be more varied! The rivers Danube, Altmühl, Pegnitz, Vils and Naab flow through the heartland of Bavaria, sometimes breathtakingly wild, sometimes gently gentle.

One trail, two options and a one-of-a-kind river: That’s the Regnitz Bicycling Trail between Nuremberg and Bischberg near Bamberg. Tucked between the hills of Franconian Switzerland and the Steigerwald Forest, the Regnitz Bicycling Trail links the cities of Bamberg, Forchheim, Erlangen, Fürth and Nuremberg together on two parallel routes.

It’s true that one can bike or hike almost anywhere: But seldom in such beauty and a laid-back atmosphere as in the Franconian wine country. Why? One factor is the varied landscape, which is almost ideal for active people.

With its castles and palaces, Nuremberger Land is a great place to explore with a bicycle.

A bicycle is an ideal way to explore Franconian Switzerland. If you plan on riding up and down the hills, you should be in good condition, as the region is full of hills with up to a 200-meter difference in height.

A range of long-distance bike trails connect historical cities with one another and lead along picturesque river valleys and through interesting and varied landscapes.

Bicycling in the Fichtel Mountains is a delight for active people looking for a challenge: The horseshoe-shaped mountainous area offers demanding tours for mountain bikers.

Experience the Franconian Lake District on your own two wheels: A variety of bicycle trails lead through forest, field and meadow and, naturally, along the lakes.