View of Ellertshäuser Lake – Ellertshäuser See loop from Urlesbachtal

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View of Ellertshäuser Lake – Ellertshäuser See loop from Urlesbachtal

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View of Ellertshäuser Lake – Ellertshäuser See loop from Urlesbachtal

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9.94km

80m

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Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

Last updated: August 20, 2026

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Ellertshäuser See

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2.81 km

Wooden Owl Sculpture and Van Buren Memorial Stone

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Again and again you will come across great stations along the way. First this beautiful owl stands in front of you - shortly afterwards you discover the memorial stone for …

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3.38 km

View of Ellertshäuser Lake

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With its area of 33 hectares, Lake Ellertshausen is not only proud of its size, but also wonderful to look at. You can no longer really tell that this is …

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3.46 km

Ellertshäuser See

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As the largest lake in Lower Franconia, Lake Ellertshäuser See – picturesquely surrounded by forest – is a true recreational and holiday paradise for holidaymakers and nature lovers.

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5.31 km

Bicycle Service Station Höngg at Ellertshäuser See

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Right next to the Seeblick restaurant

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5.44 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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5.46 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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5.77 km

According to the latest reports, the lake will probably not be usable again as a bathing and adventure lake until 2025. From November 2021 the water will be drained. The beautiful nature in the area invites you to go hiking.

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6.61 km

Through the beautiful nature by the lake

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Most of the time with the lake in view, you march on wonderfully natural paths. You can also watch one or the other sailboat or an ambitious stand-up paddler every now and then.

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9.94 km

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