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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 used as a starting point in the itinerary builder.

Planning note

Stops from the brewery directory

Suggested itineraries and the builder use stored brewery addresses and coordinates. Actual navigation, traffic, opening hours and reservations are not handled by Find My Seidla.

  • route ideas: 13
  • map points: 381/381
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Route facts

Bamberg east

Stops8
Primary placeMemmelsdorf
RegionUpper Franconia
Suggested travel modeBike

Distance note: Memmelsdorf, Merkendorf, Litzendorf and Ellertal

Time idea: village-brewery day trip

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Good for

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

Village breweries east of Bamberg

Memmelsdorf, Litzendorf and Ellertal reveal the rural side of the Bamberg beer region. The eight listed addresses offer choices for several possible excursions, not a circuit for one day.

Recommended pace

Give the villages an unhurried day, settle the transport and choose only a few 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 itinerary builder you can remove or move stops or request an approximate order based on straight-line distance.

  1. 1

    Drei Kronen Memmelsdorf GmbH Brewery

    Memmelsdorf · Hauptstraße 19, 96117 Memmelsdorf

    Detail pagePlace pageGoogle Maps ↗
  2. 2

    Hummel GmbH & Co. KG Brewery

    Memmelsdorf · Lindenstraße 9, 96117 Memmelsdorf

    Detail pagePlace pageGoogle Maps ↗
  3. 3

    Wagner GmbH Merkendorf Brewery

    Memmelsdorf · Pointstraße 1, 96117 Memmelsdorf

    Detail pagePlace pageGoogle Maps ↗
  4. 4

    Göller UG & Co. KG Brewery

    Memmelsdorf · Scheßlitzer Straße 7, 96117 Memmelsdorf

    Detail pagePlace pageGoogle Maps ↗
  5. 5

    Knoblach Brewery

    Litzendorf · Kremmeldorfer Straße 1, 96123 Litzendorf

    Detail pagePlace pageGoogle Maps ↗
  6. 6

    Hönig GbR Brewery

    Litzendorf · Ellerbergstraße 15, 96123 Litzendorf

    Detail pagePlace pageGoogle Maps ↗
  7. 7

    Hölzlein Brewery and Restaurant GmbH & Co. KG

    Litzendorf · Ellertalstraße 13, 96123 Litzendorf

    Detail pagePlace pageGoogle Maps ↗
  8. 8

    Reh OHG Private Brewery

    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. Use the itinerary as your starting point. In the builder you can remove or move stops, request an approximate order 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.