Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: December 12, 2025

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Ellertshäuser See

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466 m

Bathing area with sun loungers at Ellertshäuser See

Highlight • Beach

For swimming yes, but not with dogs

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920 m

Altenmünster Bay (Ellertshäuser See Marina)

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A nice place for the sailing boats. Unfortunately, there is not enough water in the lake at the moment.

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1.20 km

View of Ellertshäuser Lake

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The dam was built between 1955 and 1957. With 33 hectares, Lake Ellertshausen is the largest reservoir in the Lower Franconia administrative region. The lake is named after the deserted …

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1.89 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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2.30 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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3.93 km

Ellertshäuser See Circular Trail

Highlight • Trail

Possible both on foot and by MTB

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4.01 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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4.38 km

Ellertshäuser Lake Dam

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The lake is ONE highlight, but away from the lake there is a beautiful forest.

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4.44 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

3.98 km

226 m

203 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

2.77 km

1.50 km

< 100 m

Elevation

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View of Ellertshäuser Lake

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