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Tanzlinde Hetzles – Mindful on the Way Chapel loop from Effeltrich

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Tanzlinde Hetzles – Mindful on the Way Chapel loop from Effeltrich

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Tanzlinde Hetzles – Mindful on the Way Chapel loop from Effeltrich

00:55

14.9km

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: February 12, 2026

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Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 9.68 km for 118 m

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2.11 km

Octagonal Wayside Chapel in Effeltrich

Highlight • Religious Site

The unusual octagonal-shaped chapel stands on the cycle and farm track from Effeltrich towards Hetzles on the Oberer Bühl.

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3.73 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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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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6.96 km

Forchheim Gate

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One of the gates of the 16th century rampart.

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7.35 km

Former monastery Neunkirchen am Brand

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The market fortification consists of a sandstone ashlar wall, partly plastered, with gate structures and dates from the last quarter of the 15th century and the early 16th century. From …

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10.2 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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12.8 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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14.6 km

Effeltrich Fortified Church and Dance Lime Tree

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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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14.9 km

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Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

8.14 km

4.15 km

2.29 km

348 m

Surfaces

13.3 km

703 m

660 m

247 m

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Highest point (360 m)

Lowest point (300 m)

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Tuesday 12 May

12°C

3°C

67 %

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Tanzlinde Hetzles – Mindful on the Way Chapel loop from Effeltrich

Octagonal Wayside Chapel in Effeltrich

Historic Marter of Hetzels

Tanzlinde Hetzles

Forchheim Gate

Former monastery Neunkirchen am Brand

Half-timbered houses in Hetzles

Mindful on the Way Chapel

Effeltrich Fortified Church and Dance Lime Tree

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