Routes

Planner

Features

Updates

App

Get the App

Routes

Bike touring routes & trails

Wooden Statue of Saint Barbara – View of Lake Ellertshäuser loop from Mechenried

Routes

Bike touring routes & trails

Wooden Statue of Saint Barbara – View of Lake Ellertshäuser loop from Mechenried

Moderate

5.0

(1)

riders

Wooden Statue of Saint Barbara – View of Lake Ellertshäuser loop from Mechenried

01:45

23.3km

210m

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: February 25, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through protected areas

Please check local regulations for:

Ellertshäuser See

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

Get Directions

1.15 km

Kleinsteinach–Mechenried Cycle Path

Highlight • Cycleway

New bike path Kleinsteinach - Mechenried

Translated by Google •

Tip by

1.40 km

Rest Area and Bicycle Station

Highlight • Rest Area

On the route between Mechenried and Kleinsteinach, you'll find a nice rest area with a bike station. There you'll find some tools and an air pump.

Translated by Google •

Tip by

3.31 km

**Kleinsteinach** is a picturesque part of the municipality of **Riedbach** in the Lower Franconian district of **Haßberge** in Bavaria. Here is some interesting information about Kleinsteinach:

1. **Location**:
- Kleinsteinach is located in a rural setting and is surrounded by nature, making it a peaceful retreat.

2. **Location description**:
- The place is a **pure street village**, through which the **Riedbach** flows. This stream has its origins near **Humprechtshausen** and contributes to the idyllic landscape.

3. **Municipality of Riedbach**:
- Kleinsteinach belongs to the municipality of Riedbach, which includes several districts and offers a close-knit community.

4. **Activities**:
- There are numerous opportunities for **hiking** and **nature exploration** in the area, ideal for nature lovers and those seeking peace and quiet.

Translated by Google •

Tip by

7.80 km

Wooden Statue of Saint Barbara

Highlight • Monument

Barbara of Nicomedia (from Greek Βάρβαρα, "the stranger") is a popular Christian saint. According to tradition, she was a Christian virgin martyr of the 3rd century. She was therefore beheaded by her father Dioscurus because she refused to give up her Christian faith and her virginal devotion to God. According to tradition, these events are predominantly localized in Nicomedia (today İzmit) in Asia Minor and assigned to the reign of Emperor Maximian. But Heliopolis (today Baalbek in Lebanon), Tuscany and Rome also claimed to be the place of their martyrdom. There is no evidence of veneration of Barbara in late antiquity. In the late Middle Ages, however, the Barbara cult became very popular, especially in France.

Source: de.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Barbara_von_Nikomedien

Translated by Google •

Tip by

7.81 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 Marter”. The name “Red Marter” is said to come from a sacrificial site in the forest near Reichmannshausen, where Germanic tribes once shed the blood of sacrificial animals. According to legend, there is an undiscovered treasure slumbering in the ground near the “Red Marter”. The wayside shrine is - along with four other wayside shrines, a fountain house and a Nepomuk figure - part of a circular hiking trail. This seven and a half kilometer long circular route begins in Aidhausen near the festival hall, is mostly gravel and suitable for pedestrians and cyclists. On it you can easily find the “Red Marter”, from which it is only three kilometers to Lake Ellertshäuser.

Source: mainpost.de/regional/hassberge/an-der-roten-marter-brenn-staendig-kerzen-art-6981091

Translated by Google •

Tip by

8.41 km

Forest Path Between Ellertshäuser See and Humprechtshausen

Highlight • Trail

Beautiful forest path between Ellertshäuser See and Humprechtshausen.

Translated by Google •

Tip by

11.5 km

View of Lake Ellertshäuser

Highlight • Lake

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:

1. **Location**:
- The Ellertshäuser See is located about **15 km north of Schweinfurt** and is the largest reservoir in Lower Franconia with an area of **33 hectares**.

2. **Nature and surroundings**:
- The lake is picturesquely surrounded by forests and offers an idyllic setting for nature lovers and those seeking relaxation.

3. **Use**:
- The lake is operated by the **Free State of Bavaria** and is not only for recreation but also for **flood protection**.

4. **Activities**:
- Visitors can **hike**, **cycle** or simply enjoy nature here. There are also opportunities for **fishing** and **swimming**.

5. **Current status**:
- Recently the lake was successfully drained, which is due to the measures taken by the Bad Kissingen Water Management Office.

So Ellertshäuser See is a great place to enjoy nature and relax!

Translated by Google •

Tip by

11.7 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.

Translated by Google •

Tip by

23.3 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

12.7 km

9.47 km

666 m

479 m

Surfaces

9.47 km

8.87 km

5.01 km

Elevation

Nothing selected – click and drag below to see the stats for a specific part of the route.

Highest point (390 m)

Lowest point (260 m)

Weather

Wednesday 20 May

21°C

11°C

25 %

Additional weather tips

Max wind speed: 12.0 km/h

to get more detailed weather forecasts along your route

Our route recommendations are based on thousands of hikes, rides, and runs completed by other people on komoot.

Navigate

Send to Phone

Save

Edit route

Download GPX

Move start point

Embed on a website

Report an Issue

Nearby routes

Moderate

4.6

2,969

Volkach Market Square and Fountain – Upper Gate, Volkach loop from Schweinfurt Hbf

03:14h

54.9km

240m

Moderate

4.5

2,713

Eltmann Main Riverside Promenade loop from Staffelbach

03:12h

54.8km

230m

Hard

4.6

Silvaner und Spargel

02:47h

43.9km

320m

Hard

4.7

Wild forest – living river

03:45h

51.9km

540m

Hard

4.6

Ring of the Queen - Rhön

02:01h

28.1km

170m

Moderate

4.7

1,418

Main Street, Haßfurt – Mainberg Castle loop from Haßfurt

02:53h

49.9km

160m

Hard

4.7

1,052

Thulba Cycle Path – Giant Bench Near Obererthal loop from Oerlenbach

03:57h

62.9km

590m

Hard

4.3

Zisterzienser Radrunden – Südroute

02:56h

41.7km

530m

Hard

5.0

Abbot Degen wine valley cycle route

06:12h

99.8km

570m

Hard

5.0

Nordsteigerwald Crosscountry Tour

04:48h

54.8km

970m

Moderate

3.7

Rund um den Stollberg

01:35h

20.9km

310m

Hard

5.0

Main-Steigerwald-Radweg

04:41h

71.5km

550m

Wooden Statue of Saint Barbara – View of Lake Ellertshäuser loop from Mechenried

Kleinsteinach–Mechenried Cycle Path

Rest Area and Bicycle Station

Kleinsteinach Village Center

Wooden Statue of Saint Barbara

Rote Marter Wayside Shrine

Forest Path Between Ellertshäuser See and Humprechtshausen

View of Lake Ellertshäuser

Lower Dam Area, Ellertshäuser Lake

Nearby routes

Sign up or log in to keep exploring this route

We value your privacy ⛰️

We value your privacy ⛰️