Frankenweg, Long-distance hiking trail in Bavaria and Thuringia, Germany.
Frankenweg extends 520 kilometers through forests, valleys, and mountain ranges, connecting Rennsteig in Thuringia to Harburg in the Schwäbische Alb region.
The trail follows ancient trade routes through medieval towns like Kronach and Kulmbach, where merchants transported goods between northern and southern Germany.
Along the path, hikers encounter numerous castles, the Basilica of Fourteen Holy Helpers, and traditional Franconian villages that maintain local customs.
The route features clearly marked paths, regular accommodation options, and luggage transport services, making it accessible for multi-day hiking trips.
The trail passes through Franconian Switzerland, featuring distinct limestone formations, extensive cave systems, and juniper heathlands at various elevations.
Website: https://frankenweg.de
GPS coordinates: 48.77950,10.69780
Latest update: March 4, 2025 00:12
Bavaria combines medieval castles, baroque churches and natural areas. The region features palaces in forests, old monasteries near rivers and mountain lakes in the Alps. The cities maintain their medieval architecture while the landscape includes mountains, lakes and historical hiking trails.
Harburg Castle
2.1 km
Schlosskirche Harburg
991 m
St. Barbara
1.1 km
Stone bridge
939 m
Burgstall Wöllwart
670 m
Bruckmühle
901 m
Synagoge Harburg (Schwaben)
1.1 km
Townhall Harburg Bavaria
1.1 km
Bücherei im Strölinhaus
1 km
Marktplatzbrunnen Harburg
1.1 km
Mündlinger Straße 1
911 m
Wohnhaus
909 m
Marktplatz 13
1 km
Marktplatz 1
1.1 km
Egelseestraße 7
1.1 km
Egelseestraße 4
1 km
Wohnhaus, ehemaliges Nebengebäude zum Pfarrhaus
996 m
Wohnhaus
1.1 km
Wohnhaus
1 km
Wohn- und Geschäftshaus
1.1 km
Donauwörther Straße 31
833 m
Donauwörther Straße 24
937 m
Wohnhaus
968 m
Donauwörther Straße 12
989 m
Donauwörther Straße 11
978 m
Wohnhaus
1 km
Bürgerhaus
1 km
Wohnhaus
1 kmReviews
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