Discover Erlabrunn: Lakes, Nature and Village Life

Two lakes, a distinctive plant world and Franconian village life give Erlabrunn its many different facets. The Erlabrunner Badesee recreation area covers 19 ha. It includes the Great Lake and the Small Lake, whose water surfaces together cover 7 ha. If you are planning a holiday with nature, cycling and local discoveries, you will find a range of ways to shape your stay according to your own interests.

Lakes with space for a range of activities

The Erlabrunn lakes have spacious sunbathing lawns and dedicated play areas for children and beach volleyball players. A cableway runs from the shore to a small island in the water. These features give the lake area different facets: quiet time on the lawns sits alongside activity on the play areas and the unusual trip across the water to the island. The recreation area also includes a playground and a barbecue area. This makes it easy for families to consider when planning their holiday whether spending time together by the water, play facilities or a place to barbecue is especially important.

The total area of 19 ha and the combined water surface of 7 ha refer to different sizes: the 7 ha applies to the two lakes, not to the entire recreation area. If you are choosing a holiday apartment with the lake area in mind above all, you can make this landscape one of the main focuses of your stay without ruling out other interests in Erlabrunn.

Explore by bike and at your own pace

The Main Cycle Route goes around the Erlabrunner Badesee. This makes cycling an obvious consideration when planning your trip: the lake and the cycle route can be thought of as two concrete aspects of your stay. The Ewiger Garten in Erlabrunn is located right on the Main Cycle Route. If you are interested in regional plant life, it offers a different perspective from the lakeside: the garden shows how plants native to the region adapt to dry habitats. This makes it a destination in its own right for anyone who wants to focus on nature and plants as well as a bike ride.

The Clematis Village also offers a distinctive way to explore: Erlabrunn has a walking route along the Clematis Trail, with an accompanying leaflet. This gives you the option of a separate walk in the village as well as cycling. As you plan, you can decide whether you would rather spend your time on the Main Cycle Route, exploring the Clematis Trail, or alternating between different interests.

Village character and landscape

Erlabrunn’s old town is characterised by half-timbered houses and picturesque lanes. This adds a chance to discover the village itself to the nature and lakeside experiences. If you enjoy strolling through lanes and are interested in half-timbered architecture, you can consider this village character a reason to visit in its own right; if you would rather spend most of your time outdoors, the lakes, cycle route and garden offer other focal points.

The Erlabrunner Käppele offers a special connection between architecture and landscape. It stands on the Volkenberg, nestled in the black pine forest. This setting is quite different from the open water and the lanes of the old town: here, the elevation and woodland define the surroundings. The Käppele, the half-timbered houses and the Clematis Trail offer cultural and local discoveries, without limiting your stay to these themes alone.

Which holiday apartment suits your plans?

When choosing a holiday apartment in Erlabrunn, it helps to start by sorting out what matters most for your holiday. If the lake area and sunbathing lawns are your priority, the two lakes and their different play and leisure areas are useful points of reference. For cycle tourists, the Main Cycle Route’s path around the swimming lake is a specific point of interest; the Ewiger Garten is also right on the route. If you would rather focus on plants, half-timbered architecture and local history, you can consider the Clematis Trail, the Ewiger Garten, the old town and the Käppele as different places to explore.

For the broader travel overview: Margetshöchheim.