Föritz is a region situated in the Upper Franconian district of Sonneberg, bordering Thuringia, characterized by a diverse landscape of rolling hills, dense forests, and numerous waterways, including the small Föritz river. The area is part of the Thuringian Slate Mountains, known for picturesque terrain, and offers access to the "Green Belt," a significant ecological corridor. This varied topography provides a suitable setting for several sports like touring cycling, hiking, road cycling, jogging, and more.
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4.4
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Average rating
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5.0
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13
riders
17.0km
01:00
60m
60m
Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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16
riders
22.6km
01:20
90m
90m
Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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16
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16.2km
00:57
60m
60m
Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

9
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11.6km
00:45
140m
140m
Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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88
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Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride.

19
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26.1km
01:14
210m
210m
Moderate road ride. Great for any fitness level. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride.

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13
riders
26.6km
01:24
450m
450m
Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

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13
riders
41.9km
02:02
530m
530m
Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.
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25
riders
32.6km
02:40
460m
460m
Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels.

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10
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31.3km
02:02
340m
340m
Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels.

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7
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37.7km
02:12
250m
250m
Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels.

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7
riders
30.3km
01:49
200m
200m
Easy mountain bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Suitable for all skill levels.
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29
hikers
6.15km
01:36
40m
40m
Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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19
hikers
5.27km
01:20
10m
10m
Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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21
hikers
7.53km
01:55
20m
20m
Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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17
hikers
6.79km
01:44
20m
20m
Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
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22
runners
9.38km
00:58
50m
50m
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

10
runners
7.33km
00:45
30m
30m
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

10
runners
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

6
runners
13.9km
01:31
240m
240m
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Moderate gravel ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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5
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Moderate gravel ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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5
riders
33.4km
02:09
500m
500m
Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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Föritz offers a variety of outdoor activities including touring cycling, hiking, road cycling, jogging, mountain biking, and gravel biking. The region features diverse landscapes with rolling hills, forests, rivers, and lakes. Over 97 routes are available for exploration.
Routes in Föritz have been explored by more than 65,000 visitors on komoot. The average rating for these routes is 4.63 out of 5 stars, based on over 16,000 ratings. This indicates a high level of satisfaction among users.
Föritz features 33 touring cycling routes. These routes explore the Green Belt and offer views of the surrounding hilly landscape. For more information, consult the guide Cycling around Föritz.
Föritz offers 45 hiking routes through green forests and along rivers. The region is part of the Thuringian Slate Mountains, providing picturesque terrain. Detailed information can be found in the guide Hiking around Föritz.
Yes, Föritz provides family-friendly options, particularly for hiking. The guide Family-friendly hikes around Föritz highlights suitable routes. There are also easy hikes available for all skill levels.
Föritz is characterized by rolling hills, dense forests, and numerous waterways, including the Föritz river. It is part of the Thuringian Slate Mountains and offers access to the "Green Belt," a significant ecological corridor. Ratscher Lake is also nearby for water-based recreation.
Föritz offers 9 mountain biking trails. These routes can range from easy to challenging, with some potentially requiring good fitness or bike pushing. More details are available in the guide MTB Trails around Föritz.
Komoot offers several guides for Föritz, including Cycling around Föritz, Hiking around Föritz, and MTB Trails around Föritz. Other guides cover family-friendly hikes, easy hikes, and traffic-free bike rides. There are 10 guides in total.
The official website for the municipality of Föritz is foeritztal.de. It provides information about the region and its offerings. For general inquiries, an email address is info@foeritztal.de.
Föritz has 2 dedicated road cycling routes. These routes traverse the region's diverse terrain, offering opportunities for road cyclists. Further details can be found in the guide Road Cycling Routes around Föritz.
The Green Belt in Föritz is part of a significant memorial landscape and National Natural Monument in Germany. This former inner-German border region has been rewilded and serves as a unique ecological corridor. It offers distinctive routes for exploration.
Föritz offers 8 routes suitable for jogging. These trails provide opportunities to explore the region's natural beauty while running. The guide Running Trails around Föritz provides more information.

