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Hofheim in Unterfranken

Friesenhausen Castle – Lake Ellertshäuser loop from Hofheim in Unterfranken

Hofheim in Unterfranken

Friesenhausen Castle – Lake Ellertshäuser loop from Hofheim in Unterfranken

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Friesenhausen Castle – Lake Ellertshäuser loop from Hofheim in Unterfranken

02:04

48.2km

400m

Road cycling

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 21, 2026

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Your route passes through protected areas

Please check local regulations for:

Naturpark Haßberge

LSG innerhalb des Naturparks Hassberge (ehemals Schutzzone)

Ellertshäuser See

Geißleraue und Aurachwiesen bei Ostheim

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4.46 km

Friesenhausen Castle

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An impressive, old moated castle, which is now privately owned, but is nevertheless beautiful to look at.

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11.4 km

Regional cuisine in a historic setting

The ForstHaus Wetzhausen is open every Sunday from 2:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. from April 28th.

The ForstHaus and the SchlossGarten are among the 1000 most beautiful places in Germany (Vista Point).

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24.7 km

Lower Dam Area, Ellertshäuser Lake

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Here you have a wonderful view of the Ellertshausen reservoir. Get off your bike calmly and enjoy it for a while.

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24.7 km

Lake Ellertshäuser

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A beautiful path leads all the way around Lower Franconia's largest lake. The lake is a great place for a break. You can grab a snack at the kiosk and, if the weather's nice, sit on the sandy beach.

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40.4 km

St. Nicholas Catholic Parish Church

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Mechenried is a municipality in the district of Riedbach in Lower Franconia, Bavaria. The parish village is located in the western part of the district, in the transition zone between …

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43.9 km

Rügheim Town Hall

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The old town hall in Rügheim now houses a village shop. You can pick up a quick snack there. Very friendly volunteers serve the customers.

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47.6 km

City Gate Hofheim in Lower Franconia

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Although three gatehouses narrow the access roads, they are not towering, defensive towers. The Bad- or Lendershäuser Tor, the Weth- or Großmannsdorfer Tor, and the Obertor were probably no longer …

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48.1 km

Lower Gate

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great description, giovanni! ;-)

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48.2 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

44.7 km

2.13 km

1.24 km

112 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

45.7 km

2.40 km

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (390 m)

Lowest point (240 m)

Weather

Tuesday 14 July

27°C

14°C

30 %

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Friesenhausen Castle – Lake Ellertshäuser loop from Hofheim in Unterfranken

Friesenhausen Castle

Forsthaus Wetzhausen Café

Lower Dam Area, Ellertshäuser Lake

Lake Ellertshäuser

St. Nicholas Catholic Parish Church

Rügheim Town Hall

City Gate Hofheim in Lower Franconia

Lower Gate

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