Plech is a region situated within the Nature Park Franconian Switzerland – Veldensteiner Forst, characterized by its diverse and appealing natural features. The landscape of Plech includes unique dolomite pine forests, distinctive flora, bizarre rock formations, and a mix of silent meadow grounds and shady forest paths. This varied terrain provides a suitable environment for several sports like hiking, touring cycling, gravel biking, road cycling, and more.
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104
Routes
4.6
(365)
Average rating
1754
People visited

4.6
(10)
32
hikers
8.84km
02:28
170m
170m
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

4.7
(61)
265
hikers
11.1km
03:08
230m
230m
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

4.7
(33)
107
hikers
16.3km
04:32
300m
300m
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

4.8
(12)
60
hikers
5.27km
01:22
40m
40m
Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
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4.5
(17)
180
riders
Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride.

3.0
(1)
40
riders
43.2km
02:00
390m
390m
Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

5.0
(2)
31
riders
50.6km
02:20
530m
530m
Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

4.8
(6)
10
riders
51.8km
02:56
890m
890m
Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.
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4.4
(14)
53
riders
29.1km
02:13
290m
290m
Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

4.3
(18)
18
riders
Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

5.0
(2)
8
riders
33.2km
02:37
400m
400m
Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

5.0
(4)
10
riders
24.7km
01:57
280m
280m
Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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4.3
(4)
43
riders
Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

4.8
(4)
14
riders
33.4km
02:11
390m
390m
Moderate gravel ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

4.3
(3)
15
riders
51.0km
03:24
630m
630m
Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

5.0
(1)
20
riders
Moderate gravel ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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5.0
(1)
3
hikers
7.94km
02:16
180m
180m
Moderate mountaineering route. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.

4.5
(2)
13
hikers
5.26km
01:39
140m
140m
Hard mountaineering route. Great for any fitness level. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.

2
hikers
6.75km
01:59
160m
160m
Hard mountaineering route. Great for any fitness level. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.

5.0
(1)
3
hikers
6.80km
01:59
190m
190m
Moderate mountaineering route. Great for any fitness level. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.
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8
riders
44.5km
03:27
450m
450m
Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary.

5.0
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8
riders
14.1km
01:09
180m
180m
Moderate mountain bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Advanced riding skills necessary.

4.0
(1)
3
riders
28.8km
02:29
430m
440m
Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary.

5.0
(3)
10
riders
43.0km
03:12
500m
500m
Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels.
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5.0
(1)
7
runners
9.80km
01:02
50m
50m
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

4
runners
11.3km
01:11
110m
110m
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

5
runners
8.22km
00:54
140m
140m
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

3
runners
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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Plech offers a variety of outdoor activities including hiking, touring cycling, gravel biking, road cycling, mountain biking, mountaineering, and jogging. The region features over 160 routes across these sports, with an average rating of 4.62 out of 5 stars from more than 1,200 ratings.
Plech features well-signposted hiking trails ranging from demanding routes to more relaxed options, winding through forests, meadows, and past impressive rock formations. Notable paths include the Plecher Höhlenweg, which encompasses six different caves, and a 42 km (26 mi) natural history circular hiking trail. For more information, see the Hiking around Plech guide.
Plech provides a variety of cycling routes suitable for touring cycling, gravel biking, and road cycling. These routes traverse scenic landscapes, including serene meadows, dense forests, and impressive rock formations. Specific guides are available for Cycling around Plech and Traffic-free bike rides around Plech.
Plech's landscape is characterized by unique dolomite pine forests, distinctive flora including rare orchid species, and bizarre rock formations. The area also boasts a system of caves, notably highlighted by the Plecher Höhlenweg. Other attractions include an Aktiv- and Entdeckerpfad for families and a KulturLandschaftsWeg with 20 stations detailing nature and history.
Plech offers mountain biking trails that wind through its diverse natural landscape. The region's terrain, with its forests and rock formations, provides suitable conditions for mountain biking. Information on specific routes can be found in the MTB Trails around Plech guide.
Plech is a popular destination for outdoor activities, with more than 8,700 visitors exploring its routes on komoot. The region's 160 routes have an average rating of 4.62 out of 5 stars, based on over 1,200 ratings.
Plech offers an Aktiv- and Entdeckerpfad (activity and discovery path) designed for families. The region's well-signposted trails also include more relaxed options suitable for various ages and skill levels, allowing families to explore its natural features.
Komoot offers several guides for Plech, covering various sports. These include Hiking around Plech, Cycling around Plech, Gravel biking around Plech, and MTB Trails around Plech.
The hiking terrain in Plech is diverse, featuring dolomite pine forests, silent meadow grounds, and shady forest paths. Hikers will encounter majestic rock faces and unique flora throughout the relatively untouched nature of the southern Franconian Switzerland. The region also includes a system of caves.
For inquiries regarding Plech tourism, you can contact the Touristinfo Markt Plech. The official website is plech.de. You can also reach them by phone at +49 9244 985 2-0 or 09244/9852-11.
Yes, Plech offers routes specifically for gravel biking, allowing riders to explore the region's scenic landscapes. These routes often combine forest paths and quieter roads. A dedicated guide for Gravel biking around Plech is available.
Plech provides trails suitable for jogging and running, winding through its natural environment of forests and meadows. These routes offer opportunities for various distances and difficulty levels. The Running Trails around Plech guide provides more details.

