Mindful on the Way Chapel – Forchheimer Kellerwald loop from Dormitz

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Mindful on the Way Chapel – Forchheimer Kellerwald loop from Dormitz

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Mindful on the Way Chapel – Forchheimer Kellerwald loop from Dormitz

02:49

46.5km

270m

Cycling

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: October 8, 2026

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Naturpark Fränkische Schweiz - Frankenjura

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115 m

Erlanger Gate

Highlight • Monument

The core of the ensemble (♁Lage) is formed by the church and the main buildings of the former Augustinian monastery, founded in 1314 and abolished in 1552, which is preceded …

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2.87 km

Half-timbered houses in Hetzles

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Hetzles was first mentioned in a deed of gift by King Otto I in 1109 and can therefore look back on 900 years of history. The coat of arms of …

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5.48 km

Mindful on the Way Chapel

Highlight • Religious Site

On the Jakobusweg from Effeltrich in the direction of Hetzles on the "Oberen Bühl" there is an unusual octagonal corridor chapel. Its designation "Mindful of the Path" indicates the importance …

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13.9 km

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18.0 km

Regnitz–Main-Danube Canal Confluence

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From the Hausen lock in the direction of Nuremberg, the Main-Danube Canal and Regnitz exist as two independent bodies of water. In the direction of Forchheim, the Regnitz itself was …

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24.8 km

Forchheimer Kellerwald

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The finest Upper Franconian beer culture is concentrated here in Forchheim's Kellerwald. With 24 beer cellars, the selection of different types of beer is simply terrific, even if not all …

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40.2 km

Marloffstein Water Tower

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From the parking lot next to it, the hiking trails along the ridge are worthwhile in all directions and down to Adlitz. The water tower is visible from afar and …

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