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Lower Franconia

Landkreis Rhön-Grabfeld

Schönau an der Brend

Hochrhönstraße – Franzosenweg Hochrhön loop from Schönau (Brend)

Road cycling routes

Lower Franconia

Landkreis Rhön-Grabfeld

Schönau an der Brend

Hochrhönstraße – Franzosenweg Hochrhön loop from Schönau (Brend)

Moderate

5.0

(6)

22

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Hochrhönstraße – Franzosenweg Hochrhön loop from Schönau (Brend)

01:51

36.5km

580m

Road cycling

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: June 21, 2026

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After 1.23 km for 148 m

Waypoints

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Start point

Train Station

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626 m

Church and Dorfbräuhaus Schönau an der Brend

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It is the village church of Schönau a.d. brand It stands on the Kirchberg. The current church was built in 1608. The building inscription above the main portal indicates that …

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897 m

Schönau–Wegfurt cycle path

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Cycle path from Schönau to Wegfurt not far from the river Brend. Easy to ride with a racing bike.

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3

9.41 km

Descent from the Hochrhön to Bischofsheim

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This descent from the Hochrhön to Bischofsheim, or vice versa, is a tough climb, and is characterized by a good surface that you can really roll on. However, you should …

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17.8 km

Hochrhönstraße

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The road is often a must for a Rhön tour in winter

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5

19.1 km

Schornhecke Trailhead

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Gladly accepted hiking parking lot including lots of maps on the wooden wall for orientation

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6

19.4 km

Hochrhönstraße near Oberelsbach

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The Hochrhönstrasse is a hit and can be recommended without reservation: great surface, relatively quiet, impressive view. I can't (yet) say anything about the Franzosenweg, which crosses at this point.

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21.8 km

Franzosenweg Hochrhön

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Wonderful descent from the Lange Rhön on the best asphalt.

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27.6 km

Café Lenhardt

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Great cafe for a food stop with seating.

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36.5 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

27.0 km

6.64 km

1.90 km

826 m

161 m

Surfaces

36.2 km

161 m

154 m

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Thursday 16 July

26°C

17°C

81 %

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