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Franconian Switzerland
Forchheim
Hetzles

Michael Schmittlein Memorial – Mindful on the Way Chapel loop from Hetzles

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Germany
Bavaria
Upper Franconia
Franconian Switzerland
Forchheim
Hetzles

Michael Schmittlein Memorial – Mindful on the Way Chapel loop from Hetzles

Moderate

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Michael Schmittlein Memorial – Mindful on the Way Chapel loop from Hetzles

01:19

12.7km

110m

Running

Moderate run. 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 28, 2026

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Your route passes through protected areas

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Naturpark Fränkische Schweiz - Frankenjura

Waypoints

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562 m

Sandstone Wayside Shrine (17th Century)

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Sandstone column, probably 17th century

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2

1.10 km

Michael Schmittlein Memorial

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A beautifully designed memorial stone lies on the Geh-thank-Weg ...

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2.08 km

Mindful on the Way Chapel

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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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2.27 km

Memorial to the Fallen Flak Unit Soldiers near Eifelrich

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Here are seven fallen soldiers of a Flak unit thought that came in the last days of the war (15:04:45) by tank fire near the memorial stone killed. A quiet place where you can pause for a moment.

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5.35 km

Running Experience Franconian Switzerland Information Board

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Well done information for runners for inclusive route profile. Unfortunately, there is nothing short for casual runners. The shortest route is 13 km with 187 hm, the longest is 24 …

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7.32 km

Stone cross at the fork near Ebersbach

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Also a very nice snack in the shade!

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8.01 km

Shrine with Statue of Mary

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Sandstone column with a double volute, a small sculpture with four shell-crowned niches, inscribed "1690", new figure of Mary.

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12.2 km

Decorative dovecote in Hetzles

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A dovecote is used for the breeding and keeping of domestic pigeons and offers them protection against the weather and natural enemies. Special forms of freestanding dovecotes are pigeon towers and pigeon houses.

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12.7 km

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Way Types & Surfaces

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10.1 km

1.58 km

728 m

304 m

Surfaces

5.62 km

3.30 km

2.29 km

1.31 km

158 m

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