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Helenenkapelle Ruins – Main River Riverside Path loop from Appendorf

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Helenenkapelle Ruins – Main River Riverside Path loop from Appendorf

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Helenenkapelle Ruins – Main River Riverside Path loop from Appendorf

03:11

11.0km

270m

Intermediate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: July 23, 2025

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60 m

Franz-Xaver Chapel in Sandhof

The historic Sandhof was first mentioned in 1497. The name comes from the sandy underground in this area. The former court estate of the Bamberg Jesuits, which was built between …

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174 m

Sandhof Trailhead and Pond

418 m

Shelter with table and benches

You can take a break here and shelter in rainy weather.

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3.70 km

Helenenkapelle Ruins

The late Gothic chapel, actually consecrated to St. Felizitas, is now only a somewhat sinister ruin. It was built on the ramparts of a fleeing castle. Incidentally, "misery" has the …

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3.90 km

Path to Helenenkapelle Ruins

First along the Main then this small path to the chapel

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3.94 km

Main River Riverside Path

The Main with its idyllic sections is part of the "River Paradise Franconia".

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5.39 km

Marian Grotto

This small grotto with age is located a few meters above the Leicht's cellar. In the evenings by candlelight, the place has a special atmosphere.

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5.91 km

Wagner Bräu Keller

Typical Franconian beer cellar located on the edge of the forest and on a slope with a beautiful view of the Main valley.

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9.56 km

Mönchsee

Lake

11.0 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

9.63 km

1.39 km

Surfaces

7.97 km

2.70 km

328 m

< 100 m

Elevation

Highest point (380 m)

Lowest point (230 m)

Weather

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Wednesday 15 October

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Helenenkapelle Ruins – Main River Riverside Path loop from Appendorf

Franz-Xaver Chapel in Sandhof

Sandhof Trailhead and Pond

Shelter with table and benches

Helenenkapelle Ruins

Path to Helenenkapelle Ruins

Main River Riverside Path

Marian Grotto

Wagner Bräu Keller

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