Issigau, a region in Bavaria, Germany, is situated within the Frankenwald (Franconian Forest), characterized by gently rolling hills and the valleys of the Saale and Selbitz rivers. This area offers diverse landscapes suitable for a range of outdoor pursuits. The natural features and well-maintained infrastructure support several sports like touring cycling, hiking, mountain biking, road cycling, and more. Issigau serves as a central point for exploring the natural environment of the Frankenwald.
Issigau provides more…
107
Routes
4.5
(645)
Average rating
2946
People visited

4.4
(72)
319
riders
43.5km
03:10
720m
720m
Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

4.8
(11)
113
riders
53.6km
04:07
800m
800m
Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

4.5
(21)
103
riders
Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

4.4
(21)
72
riders
Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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4.5
(67)
270
hikers
10.9km
03:04
230m
230m
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

4.8
(6)
30
hikers
8.70km
02:33
200m
200m
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.

5.0
(7)
34
hikers
7.97km
02:12
140m
140m
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

4.8
(5)
26
hikers
4.83km
01:21
100m
100m
Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
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5.0
(33)
79
riders
46.7km
03:13
650m
650m
Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary.

4.3
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38
riders
32.2km
02:22
520m
520m
Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary.

4.5
(11)
38
riders
Easy mountain bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Suitable for all skill levels.

4.3
(3)
30
riders
40.3km
03:23
650m
650m
Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels.
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5.0
(7)
28
riders
60.3km
04:03
960m
960m
Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

7
riders
25.9km
01:51
460m
470m
Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

5
riders
29.9km
01:57
510m
510m
Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

4.7
(3)
8
riders
51.7km
03:32
1,030m
1,030m
Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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24
riders
111km
04:50
720m
720m
Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride.

5.0
(1)
12
riders
53.5km
03:05
1,050m
1,050m
Hard road ride. Very good fitness required. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride.

1.0
(1)
20
riders
19.6km
00:53
200m
200m
Easy road ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

4.6
(5)
20
riders
Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.
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9
runners
10.9km
01:16
230m
230m
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

12
runners
8.24km
00:52
100m
100m
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

8
runners
5.88km
00:37
70m
70m
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

4
runners
12.1km
01:24
260m
260m
Hard run. Good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.
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Issigau offers a range of outdoor activities including Touring cycling, Hiking, Mountain biking, Road cycling, Gravel biking, and Jogging. The region features 91 routes with an average rating of 4.57 out of 5 stars from more than 7,000 ratings. More than 35,000 visitors have explored the area.
Issigau provides routes for Touring cycling, Mountain biking, Road cycling, and Gravel biking. The area features well-developed cycling paths through valleys and villages. Specific guides are available for Cycling around Issigau and MTB Trails around Issigau.
Issigau is a starting point for the "Deutsches Wanderdrehkreuz," connecting major long-distance trails like the Frankenweg and Rennsteig. Numerous local "Frankenwald-Steigla" routes are also available. The "wildly romantic" Höllental offers many hiking possibilities, including nature trails and viewpoints. Find more information in the Hiking around Issigau guide.
Key natural features include the Höllental (Hell Valley), the Frankenwald (Franconian Forest), and the Green Belt. Landmarks such as the Wiedeturm offer panoramic views over the Selbitz and Saale valleys. The Hirschsprung and Jungfernsteg are also notable points of interest.
Issigau offers various routes suitable for families, including easy paths through forests and well-developed cycling paths. The region's gentle terrain in parts of the Frankenwald makes it accessible for different skill levels. Guides for traffic-free bike rides can be helpful for families.
The "Deutsches Wanderdrehkreuz" (German Hiking Hub) in Issigau is a central point for hikers. It connects several major long-distance hiking trails, including the Frankenweg, Rennsteig, Fränkischer Gebirgsweg, Blauer Kammweg, and Frankensteig. This hub also links to local "Frankenwald-Steigla" routes.
Issigau features 91 routes across various sports on komoot. These routes have been explored by more than 35,000 visitors. The average rating for these routes is 4.57 out of 5 stars, based on over 7,000 ratings.
Komoot offers several guides for Issigau, including Cycling around Issigau, Hiking around Issigau, and MTB Trails around Issigau. There are also guides for traffic-free bike rides and Running Trails around Issigau.
The official website for the municipality of Issigau is https://www.issigau.de. This site provides further information about the region and its offerings.
Issigau offers mountain biking trails with varied terrain, including climbs and descents. Some routes, like the Höllental Forest Trail, are categorized by difficulty. The MTB Trails around Issigau guide provides detailed information on these routes.
Issigau is located within the Frankenwald (Franconian Forest), characterized by gently rolling hills and the valleys of the Saale and Selbitz rivers. This natural park is managed by Naturpark Frankenwald e.V. It offers a blend of unspoiled nature and well-maintained trails for various outdoor activities.
The Wiedeturm in Issigau provides panoramic views over the scenic Selbitz and Saale valleys. The Höllental also features several viewpoints along its trails, such as the Hirschsprung. These locations offer extensive vistas of the surrounding landscape.

