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Upper Franconia

Landkreis Bamberg

Heiligenstadt Lake – View of Melkendorf loop from St. Veit und St. Michael

Bike touring routes & trails

Upper Franconia

Landkreis Bamberg

Heiligenstadt Lake – View of Melkendorf loop from St. Veit und St. Michael

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65

riders

Heiligenstadt Lake – View of Melkendorf loop from St. Veit und St. Michael

03:41

40.7km

780m

Cycling

Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. You may need to push your bike for some segments of this route. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: May 17, 2026

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Your route passes through a protected area

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Naturpark Fränkische Schweiz - Frankenjura

Waypoints

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1

230 m

Heiligenstadt Lake

Highlight • Lake

Swimming in the natural lake in summer is very popular there. You also have a beautiful view of Greifenstein Castle.

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2

351 m

Heiligenstadt Natural Swimming Lake

Highlight • Lake

If you need a little refreshment after a hearty brewery bike ride or hike, you can get it here!

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3

6.81 km

Heroldstein Rock Formation

Highlight • Natural Monument

Heroldstein is a beautiful place with history and a great view

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4

11.4 km

Village Center of Geisdorf with Shelter, Oven, and Bell Tower

Highlight • Settlement

5

19.9 km

Winkler Brewery, Melkendorf

Highlight • Pub

The former Winkler brewery has now reopened under the name “Brandholz Brauerei” and offers various types of beer, some of which are only seasonal and in kegs (including party kegs). …

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6

20.7 km

View of Melkendorf

Highlight • Viewpoint

You have a wonderful view of Melkendorf and a beautiful bench

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7

30.4 km

Former Sheep Farm of the Prince-Bishops of Bamberg

Highlight • Historical Site

Two-storey hipped roof building, solid and plastered, 19th century

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8

38.0 km

Leinleitertal Cycle Path (Heiligenstadt–Burggrub)

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

Beautiful cycle path through the Leinleitertal

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40.7 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

27.4 km

7.28 km

3.62 km

2.25 km

240 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

23.0 km

11.0 km

3.42 km

2.71 km

584 m

< 100 m

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Highest point (580 m)

Lowest point (340 m)

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