Erlanger Gate – Mindful on the Way Chapel loop from Effeltrich

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Erlanger Gate – Mindful on the Way Chapel loop from Effeltrich

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Erlanger Gate – Mindful on the Way Chapel loop from Effeltrich

00:56

15.1km

110m

Cycling

Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: July 31, 2026

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Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 9.92 km for 118 m

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Bus stop

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1.88 km

Path Through the Fields Between Hetzles and Effeltrich

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

Up here you have a wonderful view in all directions and the bike path is super paved.

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4.51 km

Tanzlinde Hetzles

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"The village or dancing linden tree of Hetzles (...) has a lot of similarity to that of Effeltrich, but it is younger and has a less historic past. Its growth, …

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6.98 km

Forchheim Gate

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One of the gates of the 16th century rampart.

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7.46 km

Erlanger Gate

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The core of the ensemble (♁Lage) is formed by the church and the main buildings of the former Augustinian monastery, founded in 1314 and abolished in 1552, which is preceded …

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10.5 km

Half-timbered houses in Hetzles

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Hetzles was first mentioned in a deed of gift by King Otto I in 1109 and can therefore look back on 900 years of history. The coat of arms of …

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11.4 km

Historic Marter of Hetzels

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A martyrdom is a depiction of Christl. Pictures in other regions also called wayside shrine. A torture has often been used as a boundary stone.

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13.1 km

Mindful on the Way Chapel

Highlight • Religious Site

On the Jakobusweg from Effeltrich in the direction of Hetzles on the "Oberen Bühl" there is an unusual octagonal corridor chapel. Its designation "Mindful of the Path" indicates the importance …

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14.9 km

Effeltrich Fortified Church and Dance Lime Tree

Highlight • Historical Site

The fortified church with its thick walls and pointed towers is really impressive. The reason for the establishment in the 15th century were previous raids by the Nuremberg troops. Effeltrich …

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