Mainleus, a municipality in the Kulmbach district in Germany, offers numerous opportunities for hikes and walks. The geographical location of Mainleus is particularly attractive: nestled in the rolling hills of the Franconian Forest and surrounded by picturesque forests and idyllic valleys, the region is a true paradise for nature lovers.
Maps and trails
The 10 most beautiful hikes in Mainleus
Hiking Trail
· Obermain.Jura
From Burgkunstadt to Kulmbach
recommended route
Difficulty
moderate
26.8 km
8:00 h
693 m
668 m
Impressive hike through the hilly landscape north of the Upper Main River.
Hiking Trail
· Frankenwald
FrankenwaldSteig stage 6: Gössersdorf - Kulmbach
recommended route
Difficulty
moderate
17.3 km
4:45 h
319 m
420 m
The sixth stage on the FrankenwaldSteig leads from Gössersdorf via the Kirchleuser Platte and the Patersberg to Kulmbach and is 17 km long.
Hiking Trail
· Frankenwald
Patersberg hike 66
recommended route
Difficulty
easy
7.7 km
1:50 h
206 m
206 m
Beautiful tour marked with hiking trail 66. Unfortunately, there is no public parking available at the castle in Wernstein.
Hiking Trail
· Frankenwald
24 Hours of Bavaria 2018 Kulmbach in the Frankenwald - Night Trail "City-Countryside-River"
Difficulty
difficult
37.7 km
10:00 h
728 m
681 m
The night trail offers impressive views of the city, the countryside, and its rivers.
The trail is extensively signposted on June 16 and 17, 2018, for the 24 Hours of Bavaria. After the event, the hiking trail signs will be removed again! However, the trail can always be hiked.
The adventure stations are operated only during the 24 Hours of Bavaria weekend by over 200 volunteers, clubs, and institutions. They bring their homeland to the trail and warmly invite you to experience these attractions and adventures at the original locations. For more information, please contact the Kulmbach Tourist Info and Frankenwald Tourism:
City of Kulmbach Tourist Info
Tel.: +49 (0)9221 9588-0
touristinfo@stadt-kulmbach.de
www.kulmbach.de
FRANKENWALD TOURISM SERVICE CENTER
Tel.: +49 (0)9261 6015-17
mail@frankenwald-tourismus.de
www.frankenwald-tourismus.de
Hiking Trail
· Frankenwald
Wanderung am 7. März 2021 um 14:41
11.3 km
3:11 h
251 m
250 m
Mit dem Panoramaweg KC 54 anfangen, über den Samelstein zum drei Landkreis Punkt (Ku-Kc-LIF) über den KC 55 zurück nach Hause :-)
Hiking Trail
· Obermain.Jura
Von Bad Staffelstein nach Kulmbach
50 km
9:22 h
954 m
933 m
Von Bad Staffelstein nach Kulmbach über Weismain
Hiking Trail
· Frankenwald
RWP/// Mainauen Kulmbach – ⚓ Mainzusammenfluss Runde von Seidenhof
9.1 km
2:12 h
17 m
17 m
Wanderung am 07.05.2022
Hiking Trail
· Frankenwald
Frankenwald Wandermarathon 2016
42.7 km
10:10 h
742 m
742 m
Fast 43 Kilometer rund um die Bierstadt Kulmbach wandern am 30.4.2016 über 600 begeisterte Wanderer aus Deutschland, Österreich, Belgien, Schweden oder der Schweiz.
Hiking Trail
· Frankenwald
Rothwind: Eichberg-Rundweg
Difficulty
easy
5.7 km
1:35 h
128 m
128 m
Rundweg
For hiking enthusiasts, there are various hiking routes to choose from. One popular route leads along the Weismain River, which flows through the village area. Here you can hike leisurely along the banks and enjoy the beautiful nature. An excursion to the nearby Froschgrundsee, an idyllic bathing lake in the middle of the forest, is also particularly worthwhile. Well-marked hiking trails lead around the lake, inviting you to go on an extensive exploration tour.
Another highlight are the numerous castles and palaces around Mainleus. On the way through the green landscape, you will repeatedly come across impressive historical buildings such as Thurnau Castle or Mitwitz Moated Castle. These impressive sights not only offer a glimpse of times gone by, but are also perfect photo motifs during a hike.
Of course, it is especially beautiful to hike in spring or autumn when nature shows itself in all its glory: Flowers bloom colourfully by the wayside and leaves turn golden - ideal conditions for a relaxing hike. You can also go on beautiful tours in Mainleus in summer, but then you should avoid the midday heat and rather opt for the morning or evening.
Those who want to hike with children will also find suitable routes in Mainleus. The nature discovery trail "Waldgeisterweg", for example, offers exciting stations and tasks along the way that are particularly popular with young explorers. Here children can playfully explore nature and learn a lot about animals and plants.
All in all, Mainleus is an ideal starting point for hikes of all kinds. The varied landscape, historical sights and child-friendly routes make hiking an unforgettable experience in this idyllic region of Germany.
Another highlight are the numerous castles and palaces around Mainleus. On the way through the green landscape, you will repeatedly come across impressive historical buildings such as Thurnau Castle or Mitwitz Moated Castle. These impressive sights not only offer a glimpse of times gone by, but are also perfect photo motifs during a hike.
Of course, it is especially beautiful to hike in spring or autumn when nature shows itself in all its glory: Flowers bloom colourfully by the wayside and leaves turn golden - ideal conditions for a relaxing hike. You can also go on beautiful tours in Mainleus in summer, but then you should avoid the midday heat and rather opt for the morning or evening.
Those who want to hike with children will also find suitable routes in Mainleus. The nature discovery trail "Waldgeisterweg", for example, offers exciting stations and tasks along the way that are particularly popular with young explorers. Here children can playfully explore nature and learn a lot about animals and plants.
All in all, Mainleus is an ideal starting point for hikes of all kinds. The varied landscape, historical sights and child-friendly routes make hiking an unforgettable experience in this idyllic region of Germany.
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