Ornbau, a region in Middle Franconia, Germany, is characterized by its diverse natural features and varied terrain, making it suitable for a range of outdoor pursuits. Situated by the Altmühl river and near the Altmühlsee Lake, the area offers both flat, scenic paths and the rolling hills and forests of the Frankenhöhe Nature Park. This geographical composition provides a foundation for several sports like mountain biking, hiking, road cycling, touring cycling, and more.
Ornbau provides…
99
Routes
4.7
(320)
Average rating
2313
People visited

4.8
(18)
180
riders
15.0km
00:52
10m
10m
Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

5.0
(7)
32
riders
8.79km
00:34
20m
20m
Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

4.0
(2)
25
riders
Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

15
riders
16.4km
01:04
40m
40m
Hard bike ride. Great for any fitness level. You may need to push your bike for some segments of this route.
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5.0
(16)
80
riders
73.6km
04:16
320m
320m
Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary.

4.9
(8)
58
riders
71.4km
04:10
320m
320m
Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels.

5.0
(1)
37
riders
61.7km
05:21
910m
910m
Hard mountain bike ride. Very good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary. Some portions of the route may require you to push your bike.

5.0
(1)
27
riders
47.2km
03:59
680m
680m
Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary.
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4.8
(6)
83
riders
52.1km
02:30
240m
240m
Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride.

4.7
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42
riders
67.2km
03:10
670m
670m
Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride.

4.8
(6)
34
riders
181km
07:51
1,230m
1,230m
Hard road ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

5.0
(3)
27
riders
65.2km
02:43
240m
240m
Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride.
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4.5
(13)
43
hikers
11.2km
02:49
20m
20m
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

4.3
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26
hikers
14.3km
03:35
10m
10m
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

4.9
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30
hikers
3.92km
01:00
10m
10m
Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

4.4
(5)
35
hikers
23.1km
05:49
30m
30m
Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
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4.8
(6)
53
riders
64.6km
03:20
240m
240m
Moderate gravel ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

4.8
(61)
441
riders
57.1km
02:49
230m
230m
Moderate gravel ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

4.0
(1)
6
riders
29.0km
01:42
190m
190m
Moderate gravel ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

5
riders
Moderate gravel ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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4.7
(3)
33
runners
8.40km
00:52
20m
20m
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

5.0
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9
runners
5.83km
00:36
10m
10m
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

4.0
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8
runners
5.45km
00:34
10m
10m
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

5
runners
4.58km
00:28
10m
10m
Easy run. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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Ornbau offers routes for Mountain biking, Hiking, Road cycling, Touring cycling, Jogging, and Gravel biking. The region features 94 routes across these sports.
Ornbau features 31 hiking routes. These include paths along the Altmühlsee and through the Frankenhöhe Nature Park. More information is available in the guide Hiking around Ornbau.
Ornbau has 11 mountain biking routes and 3 easy mountain biking routes. These trails utilize the region's forests and varying elevations. A guide to these trails is MTB Trails around Ornbau.
Ornbau offers 5 road cycling routes. Cyclists can find dedicated paths, such as the mostly paved route encircling Altmühlsee Lake. The guide Road Cycling Routes around Ornbau provides more details.
There are 32 touring cycling routes in Ornbau. The Altmühlsee provides a dedicated and scenic route ideal for touring. Explore more with the guide Cycling around Ornbau.
Ornbau offers routes suitable for various skill levels, including 3 easy mountain biking routes. The paths along the Altmühlsee are generally well-marked and cater to all skill levels.
Ornbau is situated by the Altmühl river and near the Altmühlsee Lake. The region also includes parts of the Frankenhöhe Nature Park, characterized by rolling hills and forests.
Key highlights include the Altmühlsee Lake, the 'Bird Island' with its observation tower, and the medieval town center with its historic city walls. The Frankenhöhe Nature Park also offers scenic views.
Ornbau's routes have received an average rating of 4.59 out of 5 stars from more than 2,000 ratings. Over 16,000 visitors have explored the region's outdoor offerings.
Komoot offers several guides for Ornbau, including Hiking around Ornbau, MTB Trails around Ornbau, and Road Cycling Routes around Ornbau. There are also guides for touring cycling, jogging, and gravel biking.
The official website for the town of Ornbau is www.ornbau.de. For direct inquiries, the city administration can be reached at +49 9826 6220-70.

