Chapel of the Protective Cloak – View of Bad Königshofen loop from Merkershausen

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Bad Königshofen im Grabfeld

Chapel of the Protective Cloak – View of Bad Königshofen loop from Merkershausen

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4.6

(35)

120

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Chapel of the Protective Cloak – View of Bad Königshofen loop from Merkershausen

01:35

26.9km

120m

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: August 6, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through protected areas

Please check local regulations for:

Naturpark Haßberge

LSG innerhalb des Naturparks Hassberge (ehemals Schutzzone)

Milztal und oberes Saaletal

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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626 m

Chapel of the Protective Cloak

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Simple but beautiful chapel a little off the main streets. Ideal place to rest under shady trees.

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2.81 km

Kelten-Hain

Forest

4.77 km

View of Bad Königshofen

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Shortly before Ipthausen, the long-distance destination of Bad Königshofen greets you.

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6.55 km

Cyclists' shelter with a view of the Haßberge

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Good possibility to shelter and also a nice view of the surroundings.

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7.35 km

Untereßfeld–Ipthausen Cycle Path

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Very beautiful cycle path through the countryside from Untereßfeld to Ipthausen, completely asphalted and very easy to ride.

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12.1 km

Start of the Franconian Saale Cycle Path

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The Franconian Saale Cycle Route begins at the source of the Franconian Saale, located in Grabfeld, east of Bad Königshofen, according to Rhönline. From there, the cycle path leads through …

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19.1 km

Fränkische Saale Cycle Path Near Eyershausen

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Quiet route in a beautiful landscape, the road is hardly used and via Alsleben you reach the Franconian Saale source.

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22.1 km

Fränkische Saale Cycle Route Near Ipthausen

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The long-distance cycle route leads from the Saale source east of Bad Königshofen i. Grabfeld to Gemünden am Main. Cyclists can expect a varied landscape, historic towns, cozy little places …

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24.8 km

View of the parish church

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The Roman Catholic parish church of the Assumption of Mary is a church building in the town of Bad Königshofen im Grabfeld in the Lower Franconian district of Rhön-Grabfeld. The …

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26.9 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

18.0 km

3.90 km

2.50 km

1.44 km

1.11 km

Surfaces

19.4 km

6.66 km

726 m

169 m

Elevation

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Highest point (340 m)

Lowest point (270 m)

Weather

Friday 23 October

11°C

6°C

82 %

Additional weather tips

There’s a fairly high chance of rain. Consider packing a waterproof jacket.

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Comments

August 12, 2022,Bad Königshofen-Alsleben-Saalequelle-#Im Ballon über die Grenze (12.08.22F)

On my evening lap I got into the Thuringian Montgolfiade. At first I thought this was a memorial meeting for the 1979 balloon flight de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ballonaway, but after information from the balloonists from Freiburg (BW) I was taught otherwise. A fantastic coincidence with a wonderful evening mood!

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