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Hofheim in Unterfranken

Sulzfelder Lake – Lake Ellertshäuser loop from Hofheim in Unterfranken

Hofheim in Unterfranken

Sulzfelder Lake – Lake Ellertshäuser loop from Hofheim in Unterfranken

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Sulzfelder Lake – Lake Ellertshäuser loop from Hofheim in Unterfranken

03:37

52.6km

680m

Gravel riding

Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: July 16, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through protected areas

Please check local regulations for:

Naturpark Haßberge

LSG innerhalb des Naturparks Hassberge (ehemals Schutzzone)

Ellertshäuser See

Talhänge der Lauer bei Stadtlauringen

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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4.74 km

Friesenhausen Castle

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An impressive, old moated castle, which is now privately owned, but is nevertheless beautiful to look at.

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20.3 km

Wildberg Ruins Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

Can I drive now?

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22.7 km

Sulzfelder Lake

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A fantastic lake that guarantees you a welcome cool down on hot days - and not just after completing the historic race track. You can also stop here! 😉

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27.0 km

Franconian-Bavarian Shepherd's Wagon Hotel

Highlight • Mountain Hut

The resort offers accommodation in a shepherd's wagon with tree beds and tree houses.

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38.7 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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38.8 km

Lake Ellertshäuser

Highlight • Lake

A beautiful path leads all the way around Lower Franconia's largest lake. The lake is a great place for a break. You can grab a snack at the kiosk and, if the weather's nice, sit on the sandy beach.

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39.0 km

The **Ellertshäuser See** is a beautiful place in Lower Franconia that offers many opportunities for recreation and leisure activities. Here is some interesting information about this picturesque lake:

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42.6 km

Rote Marter Wayside Shrine

Highlight • Religious Site

Once a year, the crossroads in the forest where the wayside shrine stands is filled with people when Catholics from the Urles communities make a star-shaped pilgrimage to the “Red …

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52.6 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

27.0 km

17.7 km

4.12 km

3.30 km

322 m

200 m

Surfaces

18.9 km

13.2 km

1.28 km

326 m

Elevation

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Highest point (490 m)

Lowest point (250 m)

Weather

Today

Saturday 18 July

22°C

13°C

54 %

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Max wind speed: 20.0 km/h

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Comments

July 2, 2022,Haẞberge GRVL Paradies Tag I

Here is the video of the tour:

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September 25, 2021,CR Hofheim - Sulzfeld - Ellertshäuser See

On day 2 of the gravel bike weekend, it went from Hofheim or Rügheim north over a section of the Rennweg to Sulzfeld and from there over the Ellertshäuser See back to Hofheim.

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