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Suggested beer route · Day trip

Bamberg east: Memmelsdorf and Ellertal

This route takes the strong brewery density just east of Bamberg seriously. It is not an old-town stroll, but a planned trip into places where Franconian beer culture becomes much more village-based.

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Quick answer

A countryside day east of Bamberg with Drei Kronen, Hummel, Wagner Merkendorf, Göller, Knoblach, Hönig, Hölzlein and Reh. The stops come from the Find My Seidla brewery directory and can be loaded directly into the planner.

Planning note

Route based on saved data

Suggested routes and the planner use saved brewery addresses and coordinates. Navigation, traffic, opening hours and reservations are not handled by Find My Seidla.

  • route ideas: 13
  • map points: 345/345
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Route facts

Bamberg east

Stops8
Primary placeMemmelsdorf
RegionUpper Franconia
Default modeBike

Distance note: Memmelsdorf, Merkendorf, Litzendorf and Ellertal

Time idea: village-brewery day trip

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Day trip

A second Bamberg stayvillage breweriesbike planninga calmer countryside day

Why this route?

  • A countryside day east of Bamberg with Drei Kronen, Hummel, Wagner Merkendorf, Göller, Knoblach, Hönig, Hölzlein and Reh.
  • Memmelsdorf, Merkendorf, Litzendorf and Ellertal
  • Village breweries near the city
Planning note

Extend Bamberg through the villages

This route is for people who already know Bamberg and want to understand the nearby countryside. Its value lies in choice and density, not in completing all eight stops.

Recommended pace

Plan it as a calm day trip, with clear mobility and only a few deliberately chosen stops.

Tweak this route

  • For bike planning, keep the sober return in mind.
  • Split Memmelsdorf and Litzendorf if needed.
  • Read eight stops as choice, not as the goal.
8 Stops

Stops on this route

The order is a suggestion. In the planner you can remove stops, reorder them or sort them automatically by map distance.

  1. 1

    Brauerei Drei Kronen Memmelsdorf GmbH

    Memmelsdorf · Hauptstraße 19, 96117 Memmelsdorf

    Detail pagePlace pageGoogle Maps ↗
  2. 2

    Brauerei Hummel GmbH & Co. KG

    Memmelsdorf · Lindenstraße 9, 96117 Memmelsdorf

    Detail pagePlace pageGoogle Maps ↗
  3. 3

    Brauerei Wagner GmbH Merkendorf

    Memmelsdorf · Pointstraße 1, 96117 Memmelsdorf

    Detail pagePlace pageGoogle Maps ↗
  4. 4

    Brauerei Göller UG & Co. KG

    Memmelsdorf · Scheßlitzer Straße 7, 96117 Memmelsdorf

    Detail pagePlace pageGoogle Maps ↗
  5. 5

    Brauerei Knoblach

    Litzendorf · Kremmeldorfer Straße 1, 96123 Litzendorf

    Detail pagePlace pageGoogle Maps ↗
  6. 6

    Brauerei Hönig GbR

    Litzendorf · Ellerbergstraße 15, 96123 Litzendorf

    Detail pagePlace pageGoogle Maps ↗
  7. 7

    Brauerei und Gaststätte Hölzlein GmbH & Co. KG

    Litzendorf · Ellertalstraße 13, 96123 Litzendorf

    Detail pagePlace pageGoogle Maps ↗
  8. 8

    Privatbrauerei Reh OHG

    Litzendorf · Ellertalstraße 36, 96123 Litzendorf

    Detail pagePlace pageGoogle Maps ↗
Plan realistically

Practical before heading out

  • Eight stops are intentionally more choice than obligation. Trim the route, clarify mobility and check opening hours directly before travelling.
  • Use this as a planning starter. Think through mobility, return transport and breaks before heading out.
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FAQ

Common questions

Is this route official?

No. This is a Find My Seidla suggestion based on the stored brewery data. For official hiking trails, also check the official route information.

Can I change the order?

Yes. Load the route into the planner. There you can remove stops, move them, sort automatically and copy your own link.

Are opening hours current?

No. The route uses addresses and coordinates, but no live opening hours. Check directly with the breweries before visiting.