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Kulmbach

Welcome to Kulmbach, an idyllic district in the north of Bavaria! As a destination, Kulmbach is definitely worth a visit and offers numerous opportunities for an unforgettable stay.

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Attractions in Kulmbach


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Long Distance Hiking · Thuringian Forest
Frankenweg – from Rennsteig to the Swabian Alb
Premium content Difficulty moderate
Distance 519.5 km
Duration 143:35 h
Ascent 10,662 m
Descent 10,611 m

Over nearly 500 km, the Frankenweg takes us from northern Franconia on 21 exciting stages to the Altmühltal Nature Park.

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from Maresi Kachler,   Outdooractive Premium
recommended route Difficulty S0 moderate
Distance 34.6 km
Duration 3:20 h
Ascent 452 m
Descent 439 m

Easy mountain bike route from Kulmbach to the beautiful Schorgast valley near Wirsberg.

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from Stefan Weich,   alpenvereinaktiv.com
recommended route Difficulty moderate
Distance 11.2 km
Duration 3:30 h
Ascent 229 m
Descent 229 m

LISTEN TO SILENCE - the rustling of the Weißer Main accompanies you for part of the route, sometimes gently, sometimes strongly, as a former energy ...

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from Sandra Löffler,   Frankenwald
Hiking Trail · Frankenwald
FrankenwaldSteigla Rehberg Path
recommended route Difficulty moderate
Distance 11.7 km
Duration 3:50 h
Ascent 345 m
Descent 345 m

UNDERSTANDING THE FOREST - The Plassenburg majestically towers over Kulmbach, behind it beech trees reach over 30 meters high, the interactive ...

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from Sandra Löffler,   Frankenwald
Long Distance Cycling
Franconian Forest cycling route
recommended route Difficulty moderate Multi-day route
Distance 238.6 km
Duration 17:32 h
Ascent 2,326 m
Descent 2,326 m

Seven-day bike route through the picturesque landscape of the Franconian Forest with many cultural-historical and geological waypoints and culinary ...

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from Markus Franz,   Frankenwald
Gravel Bike · Tegernsee-Schliersee
Bavarian 7 Summits - 7 in one go
recommended route Difficulty difficult
Distance 1,408.5 km
Duration 110:40 h
Ascent 11,092 m
Descent 11,092 m

The 7 highest peaks of the 7 Bavarian administrative districts in one go. With the gravel bike and on foot to Zugspitze (Upper Bavaria, 2962m), ...

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from Tomtom MacGyver,   Community
Hiking Trail · Frankenwald
Edelmann-Ringweg Kulmbach
recommended route Difficulty difficult
Distance 31.5 km
Duration 8:00 h
Ascent 522 m
Descent 522 m

This hiking trail forms an “outer ring” around Kulmbach and was named after the well-known Kulmbach local historian Hans Edelmann (1888 – 1973).

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from Kulmbach,   Outdooractive Editors
Bicycle Rides · Obermain.Jura
(KU) Route Kulmbach and Main confluence
recommended route Difficulty moderate
Distance 49.8 km
Duration 3:35 h
Ascent 397 m
Descent 399 m

Route to Kulmbach with city and castle visits. In Katschenreuth we cross the Main confluence “Mainwiege” where the two source rivers, the Red and ...

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from HG Ostwinkel,   Community
recommended route Difficulty moderate
Distance 42 km
Duration 3:05 h
Ascent 272 m
Descent 275 m

A varied route along the old railroad right-of-way near Kasendorf that takes us to the Weisser Main. Passing by the quarry pond, we follow the Main ...

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from HG Ostwinkel,   Community
Long Distance Cycling · Franconia
MainRadweg
recommended route Difficulty difficult
Distance 646.6 km
Duration 44:20 h
Ascent 1,111 m
Descent 1,700 m

We experience varied landscapes, culinary delights, and cultural highlights on the MainRadweg.

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Geographically, the district lies on the edge of the Fichtelgebirge and is crossed by the river Main. The landscape is characterised by hills and forests as well as historic towns and villages. Particularly impressive are Plassenburg Castle, the landmark of the town of Kulmbach, and the picturesque old town with its half-timbered houses.

For culture enthusiasts there are numerous highlights to discover: The Bavarian Brewery Museum shows the history of beer brewing in a vivid way, while the German Pewter Figurine Museum presents a unique collection of hand-painted figures. Music lovers will also get their money's worth - at the famous Old Town Festival or the jazz festival "Kulmbacher Jazz-Nacht".

If you want to indulge in culinary delights, you should definitely experience the famous Kulmbacher Biergenuss. High-quality beers have been brewed and served here for centuries - and hearty Franconian specialities such as bratwurst or Schäufele go perfectly with them.

Outdoors fans will also find plenty of leisure activities in Kulmbach: hike along the Franconian Mountain Trail, for example, or explore the Franconian Forest Nature Park by bike. In winter, ski resorts in the surrounding area are also ideal for winter sports.

And if it should rain? Then a visit to the indoor swimming pool or the cinema is a good idea - the German Spice Museum is also worth a visit, whatever the weather.

Summary: Kulmbach, district of Kulmbach, Germany is a versatile destination with cultural highlights, culinary delights and numerous outdoor activities. Whether alone, as a couple or with the whole family - everyone gets their money's worth here!

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  • September 02, 2026
    Andi Ott
    August 29, 2026
    Schöne Wanderung, jedoch mit teilweise zugewucherten und schlecht Beschilderten Wegen. Der Abstieg von der Plassenburg ist schwer zu finden und so zugewuchert, dass man eigentlich eine Machete bräuchte. Gepflegt wird der Weg ganz offensichtlich nicht. Nach Ebersbach hört der Weg einfach mitten im Wald an einer durchforsteten Fläche im Unterholz auf. Man findet nur mit Müh und Not den Anschluss. Nun zu den schönen Seiten: wir sind an einem Feriensamstag im August keinem einzigen Wanderer begegnet. Man hat also absolut seine Ruhe. Gerade der Abschnitt zwischen Fölschnitz und Ebersbach ist so ruhig, dass man glatt meinen könnte, die Menschheit wäre verschwunden. Am Kneippbecken kann man wunderbar abschalten und die Seele baumeln lassen! Insgesamt empfehlenswert, aber die oben genannten Abschnitte sollte man versuchen zu umgehen.
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    Variety of paths Solitude
    Written September 02, 2026
  • September 23, 2025
    Roland Fritz Blumensaat
    Grandiose Strecke auf den Laufwegen meiner Jugendzeit in den 1970er Jahren
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    Written September 23, 2025
  • March 27, 2025
    Stefan Weich 
    Sehr schöne Strecke! Man kann den Edelmann-Ringweg zu Fuß, oder auch mit dem MTB machen, beides ist wirklich sehr schön. Allerdings ist die Strecke im Bereich der Dreibrunnequelle nicht korrekt eingezeichnet, zudem ist der Abschnitt durch Forst- arbeiten stark beschädigt und deshalb für Moutainbike aktuell nicht zu empfehlen.
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    Written March 27, 2025
  • August 27, 2024
    Carsten Wellbrock
    August 27, 2024
    Tour verläuft hauptsächlich durch schattigen Wald. Die Highlights sind der Naturlehrpfad, der Rehbergturm mit Aussicht auf die Plassenburg, an der der Weg im späteren Verlauf vorbeiführt. Ansonsten schöne Panoramen und immer wieder der Blick auf die Plassenburg.
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    Rehbergturm
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    Blick vom Rehbergturm zur Plassenburg
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    Blick auf die Plassenburg unterhalb des Rehbergs
    Photo: Carsten Wellbrock, Community
    Written August 27, 2024
  • February 11, 2023
    Sebastian Bauer
    Die Route ist wirklich sehr gut beschildert. Man kann sich fast nicht verlaufen. Da die Strecke lange Zeit einem interessanten und abwechslungsreichen Naturlehrpfad folgt, ist sie auch für Kinder sehr empfehlenswert. Einziges Manko: Die in der App dargestellte Route weicht von der offiziell beschilderten ab.
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    Written February 11, 2023
  • December 26, 2019
    Martin Maderholz 
    gut, aber nicht störungsfrei
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    Written December 26, 2019
    Long Distance Hiking
    Frankenweg
  • June 11, 2018
    Markus Franz 
    Sau lustig!!!!
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    Written June 11, 2018
    Viewpoint
    37 Waldpavillion
  • May 18, 2016
    Jürgen Wende
    May 18, 2016
    Schöne Runde, vor allem ab Bad Berneck, Kulmbach bis Bayreuth. Aktuell Baustelle zw. Untersteinach und Goldkronach
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    Written May 18, 2016

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