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Germany
Bavaria
Lower Franconia
Haßberge
Hofheim in Unterfranken

Ellertshäuser See – Lake Ellertshäuser loop from Rügheim

Routes
Mountain biking trails
Germany
Bavaria
Lower Franconia
Haßberge
Hofheim in Unterfranken

Ellertshäuser See – Lake Ellertshäuser loop from Rügheim

Moderate

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Ellertshäuser See – Lake Ellertshäuser loop from Rügheim

02:40

36.6km

350m

Mountain biking

Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 17, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 2.48 km for 164 m

After 4.63 km for 220 m

Waypoints

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Start point

Bus stop

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2.96 km

Kapellen or Wethtor (Goßmannsdorf Gate), Hofheim

Highlight • Historical Site

The Wethtor (also called chapel gate) has been around since 1714. Today (and since 1999) it houses the Red Cross Museum. The coat of arms of Prince-Bishop Philipp von Greifenclau …

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16.3 km

Rote Marter near Aidhausen

Highlight • Monument

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19.9 km

Ellertshäuser See

Lake

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21.4 km

Ellertshäuser See

Highlight • Lake

As the largest lake in Lower Franconia, Lake Ellertshäuser See – picturesquely surrounded by forest – is a true recreational and holiday paradise for holidaymakers and nature lovers.

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23.1 km

E-bikers can also recharge the battery here.

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6

23.2 km

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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23.2 km

In winter you can walk around the lake with dogs.

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23.5 km

Lake Ellertshäuser

Highlight • Lake

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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27.2 km

Biotope at the Rote Marter

Highlight • Natural

Small biotope near the Red Marten

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36.6 km

End point

Bus stop

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

17.8 km

9.47 km

5.33 km

2.97 km

815 m

271 m

Surfaces

14.0 km

13.6 km

5.20 km

1.55 km

1.46 km

850 m

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Highest point (390 m)

Lowest point (240 m)

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Thursday 12 November

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-1°C

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