Franconian Water Cycle Route

Fränkischer WasserRadweg

A collection of 17 cycling routes.

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Long-distance bike tour through Franconia – always close to water: rivers, canals and lakes. You mostly ride on asphalt and quiet roads, plus many farm tracks and paths; there are also noticeable gravel sections and some cobblestones. The route is mostly gently hilly with occasional waves. Ideal for trekking or gravel bikes; doable with luggage, also comfortable in stages.

Typically on the way: wide river valleys, quiet shores, Franconian villages and lots of landscape. Sections along the canal are relaxed and family-friendly, while the field and forest paths bring more of a nature feel. You can choose start points flexibly along the route and plan the tour as day stages or multi-day.

Tip: Bring lights and puncture-resistant tires – there are longer sections off main roads.

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Duration: 434.4 km
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Avg. speed: 3,715 m
Ascent: 3,681 m
Descent

Fränkischer WasserRadweg

Routes in this collection

All 17 routes in this collection can be opened on the map or in the Bikemap App for more details, where you can adjust them in the route planner, or download them as GPX or KML file. Use them as a template for planning your own rides, or let Bikemap navigate you along them directly.

Fränkischer WasserRadweg – Etappe 7: Ansbach – Roth

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Fränkischer WasserRadweg – Etappe 7: Ansbach – Roth

Cycling route in Ansbach, Bavaria, Germany

From the residential city of Ansbach, you roll through the rolling hills of Middle Franconia to Roth. Around 49 km with about 545 meters of elevation gain — manageable, but not entirely flat. The surface is mixed: lots of farm tracks and gravel, plus quiet side roads. Along the way, plenty of green…

48.8 km
Distance: 545 m
Ascent: 485 m
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Fränkischer WasserRadweg - Etappe 7

Cycling route in Ansbach, Bavaria, Germany

Short stage of the Franconian Water Cycle Route in Ansbach: about 3.6 km almost flat through quiet streets, paths and pedestrian zones. Start in Ansbach, finish also in Ansbach – ideal as a relaxed urban section or connection to other stages. Mostly asphalted, short cobblestone sections. You ride c…

3.6 km
Distance: 11 m
Ascent: 10 m
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Fränkischer WasserRadweg Etappe 6: Diebach – Ansbach

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Fränkischer WasserRadweg Etappe 6: Diebach – Ansbach

Cycling route in Diebach, Bavaria, Germany

From Diebach to Ansbach you roll nearly 53 km through Middle Franconia – mostly on country paths and quiet roads. There are a few hills (about 400 m elevation gain), but they're quite manageable. The surface is mostly paved with some gravel sections – a trekking bike is fine. Diebach is close to Ro…

52.7 km
Distance: 395 m
Ascent: 412 m
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Fränkischer WasserRadweg - Etappe 6

Cycling route in Schillingsfürst, Bavaria, Germany

Short stage on the Franconian Water Cycle Route from Schillingsfürst to Diebach. About 8 km with around 160 meters of elevation gain – short but punchy. You'll mostly ride on quiet roads and farm tracks; there are sections with gravel and unpaved surfaces, so it's better to use slightly wider tires…

8 km
Distance: 160 m
Ascent: 29 m
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Fränkischer WasserRadweg – Etappe 5: Schillingsfürst → Dombühl

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Fränkischer WasserRadweg – Etappe 5: Schillingsfürst → Dombühl

Cycling route in Schillingsfürst, Bavaria, Germany

Short stage on the Fränkischer WasserRadweg: From Schillingsfürst, known for its castle, you roll for about 6.3 km mostly downhill to Dombühl. The route mixes quiet roads and country paths, with sections on asphalt and gravel – ideal for trekking or gravel bikes. Just under 50 m ascent, about 100 m…

6.3 km
Distance: 48 m
Ascent: 101 m
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Fränkischer WasserRadweg – Etappe 5: Dombühl nach Wassertrüdingen

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Fränkischer WasserRadweg – Etappe 5: Dombühl nach Wassertrüdingen

Cycling route in Dombühl, Bavaria, Germany

Stage 5 starts in Dombühl in Middle Franconia and takes you about 55 km to Wassertrüdingen on the Wörnitz River. The route mainly follows quiet roads, with a few short sections of gravel or cobblestones. Slightly rolling with about 300 meters of elevation gain – manageable on a touring or trekking …

55.4 km
Distance: 293 m
Ascent: 342 m
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Fränkischer WasserRadweg - Etappe 4

Cycling route in Absberg, Bavaria, Germany

Stage 4 of the Franconian Water Cycle Route takes you from Absberg in the Franconian Lake District to Wassertrüdingen at the foot of the Hesselberg. Over approximately 37 km, you'll mainly ride on quiet roads and paths, with some gravel sections – quite manageable, but with about 300 meters of elev…

37.5 km
Distance: 304 m
Ascent: 309 m
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Cycling route in Pleinfeld, Bavaria, Germany

Relaxed section on the Franconian Water Cycling Route: from Pleinfeld, the gateway to the Franconian Lake District, to Absberg at the Great Brombach Lake. About 12 km with a moderate 130 m elevation gain – ideal for cruising or as a family stage. The route mostly follows quiet paths and small roads…

11.9 km
Distance: 131 m
Ascent: 174 m
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Fränkischer WasserRadweg – Etappe 3: Pleinfeld nach Greding

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Fränkischer WasserRadweg – Etappe 3: Pleinfeld nach Greding

Cycling route in Pleinfeld, Bavaria, Germany

From Pleinfeld in the Franconian Lake District, the third stage of the Franconian WaterCycle Route leads to Greding in the Altmühl Valley Nature Park. About 42 km, gently rolling with a few climbs, mostly on quiet roads and farm tracks, with short gravel sections in between. Start near Lake Brombac…

41.8 km
Distance: 479 m
Ascent: 497 m
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Fränkischer WasserRadweg – Etappe 2: Greding – Berching

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Fränkischer WasserRadweg – Etappe 2: Greding – Berching

Cycling route in Greding, Bavaria, Germany

Relaxed stage from Greding to Berching on the Fränkischer WasserRadweg: about 30 km with roughly 230 m of elevation gain. Many farm roads and quiet streets, a mix of asphalt and gravel. Starting in Greding with its historic old town in the Altmühltal Nature Park; the destination is medieval Berchin…

30.3 km
Distance: 228 m
Ascent: 233 m
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Fränkischer WasserRadweg - Etappe 2

Cycling route in Berching, Bavaria, Germany

Stage 2 starts in Berching with its charming, walled old town and primarily leads you along quiet paths towards Neumarkt in the Upper Palatinate. Many sections are gravel and dirt roads – ideal for trekking or gravel bikes. The route is just under 21 km long, with only a few elevation meters, perfe…

21.4 km
Distance: 83 m
Ascent: 43 m
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Fränkischer WasserRadweg - Etappe 1

Cycling route in Allersberg, Bavaria, Germany

Stage 1 starts in Allersberg and takes you to Neumarkt in the Upper Palatinate – just under 28 km on the Franconian WasserRadweg. Mostly paved paths, sometimes gravel, with gentle ups and downs (about 160 m elevation). You roll along quiet trails passing meadows and bodies of water. In Allersberg, …

27.9 km
Distance: 164 m
Ascent: 203 m
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