Pfaffensteg – Lake Ellertshäuser loop from Stadtlauringen

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Pfaffensteg – Lake Ellertshäuser loop from Stadtlauringen

Moderate

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Pfaffensteg – Lake Ellertshäuser loop from Stadtlauringen

03:45

13.9km

180m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 27, 2026

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Your route passes through protected areas

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Ellertshäuser See

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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731 m

Pfaffensteg

Highlight • Bridge

Historical path and bridge built for the priest.

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4.24 km

Lower Dam Area, Ellertshäuser Lake

Highlight • Lake

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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4.48 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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4.56 km

Ellertshäuser See Circular Trail

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Possible both on foot and by MTB

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5.18 km

Ellertshäuser See

Lake

5.33 km

Through the beautiful nature by the lake

Highlight (Segment) • Lake

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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6.12 km

Ellertshäuser See Nature Biotope

Highlight • Lake

Part of the lake is under protection. This is not allowed to be entered in order to protect the wildlife there (breeding birds,...).

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6.53 km

View of Ellertshäuser Lake

Highlight • Viewpoint

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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7.01 km