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Bench at the Christ Crucifix – Mindful on the Way Chapel loop from Effeltrich

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Effeltrich

Bench at the Christ Crucifix – Mindful on the Way Chapel loop from Effeltrich

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Bench at the Christ Crucifix – Mindful on the Way Chapel loop from Effeltrich

00:46

7.29km

90m

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: May 17, 2026

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Naturpark Fränkische Schweiz - Frankenjura

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178 m

Lauferlebnis Trails Information Board, Franconian Switzerland

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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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474 m

Marter VIII (1741) in Effeltrich

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According to legend, a peasant was killed here by his servant.
The wayside shrine was knocked over in 1985 and set up again. Four vertical picture niches with modern ceramic …

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3.40 km

Bench at the Christ Crucifix

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A quiet place that invites for a short stay.

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4.30 km

Sandstone Wayside Shrine (17th Century)

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Sandstone column, probably 17th century

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4.84 km

Michael Schmittlein Memorial

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

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5.83 km

Octagonal Wayside Chapel in Effeltrich

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The unusual octagonal-shaped chapel stands on the cycle and farm track from Effeltrich towards Hetzles on the Oberer Bühl.

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5.85 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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6.04 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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7.29 km

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Way Types & Surfaces

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5.62 km

1.06 km

603 m

Surfaces

2.61 km

2.52 km

2.16 km

Elevation

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Friday 10 July

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Bench at the Christ Crucifix – Mindful on the Way Chapel loop from Effeltrich

Lauferlebnis Trails Information Board, Franconian Switzerland

Marter VIII (1741) in Effeltrich

Bench at the Christ Crucifix

Sandstone Wayside Shrine (17th Century)

Michael Schmittlein Memorial

Octagonal Wayside Chapel in Effeltrich

Mindful on the Way Chapel

Memorial to the Fallen Flak Unit Soldiers near Eifelrich

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