Frankenweg, Long-distance hiking trail in Bavaria and Thuringia, Germany.

The Frankenweg is a roughly 520-kilometre long-distance hiking trail in Bavaria, opened on 11 September 2004. It runs from Untereichenstein in the Frankenwald, on Franconia's northern border with Thuringia, through Kronach and Kulmbach, where it crosses the Main, and on through the Franconian Jura to Harburg on the eastern edge of the Swabian Alb. Its highest point is the 794.6-metre Döbraberg.

The route follows ancient merchant paths that crossed Franconia in medieval times. Towns like Kronach and Kulmbach grew up along these trading connections, serving as places where goods moved between northern and southern regions.

The trail is looked after by four hiking associations — Frankenwaldverein, Fränkische-Schweiz-Verein, Fränkischer Albverein and the Franconia tourism board — together with its holiday regions such as Frankenwald, Fränkische Schweiz and Naturpark Altmühltal. Along the way hikers pass pilgrimage churches like Vierzehnheiligen, Gößweinstein and Gügel, and the Kreuzung to Vierzehnheiligen lies just below the path.

The path is clearly marked throughout its length, with lodging available at regular intervals. Hikers can arrange for luggage transport services and break the journey into manageable stages based on their pace and fitness.

The trail passes through Franconian Switzerland, where limestone cliffs and cave systems shape the landscape in unexpected ways. These geological features create surprising views and natural formations that stand out as you hike through different sections.