Hochrhönstraße – Franzosenweg Hochrhön loop from Schönau (Brend)

Landkreis Rhön-Grabfeld

Schönau an der Brend

Hochrhönstraße – Franzosenweg Hochrhön loop from Schönau (Brend)

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Hochrhönstraße – Franzosenweg Hochrhön loop from Schönau (Brend)

01:50

36.1km

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: September 16, 2026

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After 1.23 km for 148 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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626 m

Church of St. Laurentius in Schönau an der Brend

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The inscription “It is finished” (1836) is of course a reminder of the death of Jesus on the cross, which Christians commemorate at Easter.

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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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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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18.9 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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21.4 km

Franzosenweg Hochrhön

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Wonderful descent from the Lange Rhön on the best asphalt.

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27.1 km

Café Lenhardt

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Great cafe for a food stop with seating.

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35.2 km

Cycle Path Chapel

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A rather inconspicuous chapel on the cycle path, which is why I passed it. Decide for yourself whether it's worth a stop...

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36.1 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

26.7 km

6.64 km

1.74 km

826 m

197 m

Surfaces

35.8 km

197 m

154 m

Elevation

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Friday 9 October

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Hochrhönstraße – Franzosenweg Hochrhön loop from Schönau (Brend)

Church of St. Laurentius in Schönau an der Brend

Schönau–Wegfurt cycle path

Descent from the Hochrhön to Bischofsheim

Hochrhönstraße

Hochrhönstraße near Oberelsbach

Franzosenweg Hochrhön

Café Lenhardt

Cycle Path Chapel

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