Routes

Planner

Features

Updates

App

Login or Signup

Get the App

Login or Signup

Discover
Places to see
Germany
Bavaria
Lower Franconia
Landkreis Rhön-Grabfeld
Bastheim

Statue of Saint John of Nepomuk on the Els Bridge

Highlight • Monument

Statue of Saint John of Nepomuk on the Els Bridge

Recommended by 17 hikers out of 18

This Highlight is in a protected area

Please check local regulations for: Naturpark Bayerische Rhön

Save

Share

  • More

  • Save

    Share

  • More

  • Take Me There

    Routes here

    Best Hikes to Statue of Saint John of Nepomuk on the Els Bridge

    4.6

    (22)

    90

    hikers

    1. Frickenhäuser See – Nonnenpfad loop from Frickenhausen

    7.10km

    01:58

    130m

    130m

    Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

    Navigate

    Send to Phone

    Easy

    Intermediate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

    Intermediate

    Intermediate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

    Intermediate

    Tips

    June 26, 2022

    the three-arch stone bridge with a Nepomuk figure from 1794 was built over the Elsbach. In the background the former tithe barn.

    Translated by Google •

      October 22, 2022

      Saint John of Nepomuk was a priest (archbishop's vicar general) in Bohemia who was martyred in Prague in 1393. He was thrown into the Vltava from Prague's Charles Bridge by royal order and drowned. His statue can still be found on or at many bridges - like here over the Elsbach. He is not only considered a popular "bridge saint", but is also the patron saint of the secret of confession. In many depictions of his person he holds a cross in one hand, sometimes with the other he puts a finger to his lips as a sign of silence (which is heard at confession).
      The memorial day of Saint John of Nepomuk in the calendar of saints is March 20th.

      Translated by Google •

        In the know? Log-in to add a tip for other adventurers!

        Sign up for free

        Details

        Informations

        Elevation 310 m

        Weather

        Powered by AerisWeather

        Today

        Wednesday 5 November

        12°C

        3°C

        0 %

        If you start your activity now...

        Max wind speed: 2.0 km/h

        Most visited during

        January

        February

        March

        April

        May

        June

        July

        August

        September

        October

        November

        December

        Loading

        Location: Bastheim, Landkreis Rhön-Grabfeld, Lower Franconia, Bavaria, Germany

        Other Popular Places to Check Out

        Rehberg Trail on Rundweg 1

        Explore
        RoutesRoute plannerFeaturesHikesMTB TrailsRoad cycling routesBikepacking
        Download the app
        Follow Us on Socials

        © komoot GmbH

        Privacy Policy