Hiking in and around Bayreuth – the most beautiful trails

Walking and hiking routes in and around Bayreuth – from city-centre strolls to hillside trails in the surrounding countryside.

6 tours found

Wilhelmine path through the Hermitage

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Wilhelmine path through the Hermitage

Difficulty: Medium
Duration: 3:52 h
Distance: 14.2 km
Ascent: 188 m
Descent: 188 m

In the footsteps of Margravine Wilhelmine, the path leads through striking landscapes and past historic monuments.

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Gardens walk at the Studentenwald

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Gardens walk at the Studentenwald

Difficulty: Medium
Duration: 1:31 h
Distance: 5.9 km
Ascent: 36 m
Descent: 36 m

Along Bayreuth’s best-known green spaces the city shows a different side. A perfect loop through the Studentenwald for slowing down and taking it easy.

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Teufelsloch loop via the Oberwaiz waterfalls

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Teufelsloch loop via the Oberwaiz waterfalls

Difficulty: Medium
Duration: 4:33 h
Distance: 16.9 km
Ascent: 189 m
Descent: 177 m

A somewhat more demanding loop that rewards walkers with beautiful countryside, waterfalls and excellent places to stop for a bite to eat.

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Festival Theatre loop

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Festival Theatre loop

Difficulty: Medium
Duration: 2:58 h
Distance: 10.6 km
Ascent: 201 m
Descent: 201 m

Over a few hills, this Festival Theatre loop rewards you with a breathtaking view of the Wagner city.

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Maxroute through the city centre

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Maxroute through the city centre

Difficulty: Medium
Duration: 1:18 h
Distance: 5.1 km
Ascent: 11 m
Descent: 12 m

This short walking loop is the easiest way to get to know Bayreuth’s city centre and its best-known sights on foot.

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Hike to the Bodenmühlwand at Schlehenberg

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Hike to the Bodenmühlwand at Schlehenberg

Difficulty: Medium
Duration: 2:30 h
Distance: 9 km
Ascent: 144 m
Descent: 144 m

This challenging loop is just the thing for exploring the countryside around Bayreuth. The trail leads past rock formations and through a remarkable geotope.

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