The Franconian Jura in Bavaria is one of the best-known climbing areas in the world. Its northern part, Franconian Switzerland in Upper Franconia, has more than 6,500 routes on limestone and dolomite rocks laid down in a shallow sea during the Upper Jurassic, and is one of the best-developed climbing areas in the world. The key areas are the Trubach valley, Walberla and the Wiesent, Leinleiter, Püttlach and Aufseß valleys.
Climbing is mainly sport climbing on shorter, often overhanging limestone crags in the woods, with plenty of pockets and edges. Some crags have seasonal closures for nesting birds and local access rules apply – respect signage and private land.
Part of Bavaria, Franconian Jura has 2 via ferrata routes documented on climbing.place. Routes are listed below with difficulty and community notes.