Best wildlife trails in Oberelsbach

Varied circular route in the Rhön biosphere reserve, Bavaria. The circular route starts at the basalt lake and leads across meadows and forests via the Gangolfsberg to the Thüringer Hütte. There homemade Franconian specialities and refreshments can be enjoyed. The route back through the forest is quite leisurely. Highlights: - Basalt lake - Gangolfsberg - Thuringian hut

Popular circular hiking trail in the Bavarian Rhön Nature Park, Bavaria. A beautiful circular hike that leads mainly through the forest. You hike through the Gangolfsberg nature reserve to the Thüringer Hütte, the highest beer garden in the municipality of Ostheim v. d. Rhön. Highlights of the hike: - Devil's cellar - Gangolfsberg - Stop off at the Thüringer Hütte - Gretenrain and Lichtenstein nature reserve

Interesting circular route in the Rhön biosphere reserve. A great hike through rustling forests, where a lot can be learned about forestry and real primeval forest. This is because there is no longer any forestry use in the natural forest reserve and the "Gangolfsberg" core zone is left entirely to its own devices. There is a car park at the starting point and a refreshment stop a little further on. Highlights: - Beautiful forests with old trees - Viewpoints

The starting point is the "Haus der langen Rhön" information centre in Oberelsbach (405m). Follow the path in a northerly direction past the church (Rhönbasilika) to the miniature golf course, then follow the Schweinfurter Hausweg to the Rhönklubhütte Schweinfurter Haus (refreshments available). The Gangolfsberg nature trail begins here at the Schweinfurter Haus. You should bring stamina and sturdy shoes. After 500 metres, you will see a huge basalt column wall in front of you, which looks...

Family-friendly circular route in the Rhön biosphere reserve. A great circular route through beautiful mixed forest and particularly beautiful for all those who love butterflies. Up to 30 different species can be observed along the way - preferably in July and August and on windless days. Several information boards provide information about the butterflies' way of life and their endangerment. The trail starts either at the car park a short distance east of Unterelsbach or at the "Am...