Water Wheel in Urspringen – Confluence With the Els loop from Sondheim vor der Rhön

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Sondheim vor der Rhön

Water Wheel in Urspringen – Confluence With the Els loop from Sondheim vor der Rhön

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Water Wheel in Urspringen – Confluence With the Els loop from Sondheim vor der Rhön

01:38

23.3km

280m

Cycling

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 7, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through a protected area

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Naturpark Bayerische Rhön

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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2.00 km

Water Wheel in Urspringen

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very nice water wheel in Urspringen

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2.07 km

St. Michael's Church and Watermill, Urspringen

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a detour from the bike path to the center is worthwhile

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2.10 km

Stone Bridge and Watermill on the Bahra in Urspringen

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Very nice place on the Bahra.

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3.92 km

View of the village and church in Naturpark Bayerische Rhön

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the Rhön is nice for cycling

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8.14 km

Elstal Cycle Path (Elstalradweg)

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The Elstal cycle path leads from Unsleben in the Streutal to Oberelsbach. The cycle path is almost completely asphalted.

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9.35 km

Confluence With the Els

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A small stream flows into the Els here, making the Els much wider.

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11.0 km

Chapel at the Entrance to Simonshof

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The Simonshof houses the homeless and residential groups for disabled people, as well as a retirement home. A coffee shop is also advertised.

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23.2 km

St. Michael's Church, Sondheim vor der Rhön

Highlight • Religious Site

a detour from the bike path to the center is worthwhile

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23.3 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

10.1 km

4.11 km

3.83 km

3.69 km

1.60 km

Surfaces

13.9 km

4.61 km

4.48 km

339 m

Elevation

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Highest point (440 m)

Lowest point (280 m)

Weather

Monday 12 October

10°C

3°C

46 %

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Water Wheel in Urspringen – Confluence With the Els loop from Sondheim vor der Rhön

Water Wheel in Urspringen

St. Michael's Church and Watermill, Urspringen

Stone Bridge and Watermill on the Bahra in Urspringen

View of the village and church in Naturpark Bayerische Rhön

Elstal Cycle Path (Elstalradweg)

Confluence With the Els

Chapel at the Entrance to Simonshof

St. Michael's Church, Sondheim vor der Rhön

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