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Upper Franconia
Franconian Switzerland
Forchheim
Langensendelbach

Forchheim Gate – Mindful on the Way Chapel loop from Langensendelbach

Easy

4.7

(23)

97

riders

Forchheim Gate – Mindful on the Way Chapel loop from Langensendelbach

01:16

20.8km

140m

Cycling

Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: April 2, 2026

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Your route passes through protected areas

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Naturpark Fränkische Schweiz - Frankenjura

Waypoints

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877 m

Sacred Heart of Jesus Statue near Langensendelbach

Highlight • Religious Site

quiet, nice place to rest and think ...

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2

2.96 km

Also a very nice snack in the shade!

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3

3.57 km

Chapel in Ebersbach

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At the end of the town to commemorate

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6.13 km

Forchheim Gate

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One of the gates of the 16th century rampart.

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5

9.32 km

Historic Marter of Hetzels

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A martyrdom is a depiction of Christl. Pictures in other regions also called wayside shrine. A torture has often been used as a boundary stone.

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6

10.9 km

Octagonal Wayside Chapel in Effeltrich

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The unusual octagonal-shaped chapel stands on the cycle and farm track from Effeltrich towards Hetzles on the Oberer Bühl.

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11.0 km

Mindful on the Way Chapel

Highlight • Religious Site

On the Jakobusweg from Effeltrich in the direction of Hetzles on the "Oberen Bühl" there is an unusual octagonal corridor chapel. Its designation "Mindful of the Path" indicates the importance …

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12.8 km

The fortified church with its thick walls and pointed towers is really impressive. The reason for the establishment in the 15th century were previous raids by the Nuremberg troops. Effeltrich …

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20.8 km

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

8.89 km

8.53 km

1.76 km

1.69 km

Surfaces

16.8 km

2.35 km

884 m

735 m

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< 100 m

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Highest point (360 m)

Lowest point (270 m)

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Tuesday 12 May

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2°C

69 %

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