Best wildlife trails in Ostheim vor der Rhön

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Explore the most popular wildlife trails near Ostheim vor der Rhön with hand-curated trail maps and driving directions as well as detailed reviews and photos from hikers, campers and nature lovers like you.

Top trails

#1 - Lichtenberg Loop
5.0 (2)·Moderate·7.2 km·Est. 2–2.5 hr
Popular circular hiking trail in the Bavarian Rhön Nature Park, Bavaria. This circular hike starts just a stone's throw north of Ostheim vor der Rhön. You circle the Lichtenberg and walk over the Weyhershauk, an almost 420 metre high peak made of shell limestone, which provides a habitat for many rare animals and plants. Highlights of the hike: - Weyhershauk nature reserve - Lichtenberg - Idyllic forest paths
#2 - MTB-Rundkurs: Urspringen - Ellenbogen
Hard·47.6 km·Est. 13.5–15 hr
From Urspringen (fire station) on cycle path via Sondheim, Nordheim, Fladungen, Oberfladungen to Melpers. From here on a gravelled path, or column path of the former GDR border. The rest of the way to Ellenbogen (Eisenacher Haus) is on a tarmac road. From Ellenbogen, take the Hochrhöner hiking trail via Frankenheim to the Dreiländereck. Dreiländereck to the Hillenberg on a tarmac road. From here to Roth on a gravelled forest path. Short tarmac section to the turn-off to Silbersee. From here...
#3 - Ostheimer Gewässerlehrpfad
Easy·1.4 km·Est. 0.5–1 hr

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Frequently asked questions

What is the longest wildlife trail in Ostheim vor der Rhön?

According to AllTrails.com, the longest wildlife trail in Ostheim vor der Rhön is MTB-Rundkurs: Urspringen - Ellenbogen. This trail is estimated to be 47.6 km long.

Which wildlife trail has the most elevation gain in Ostheim vor der Rhön?

Ostheim vor der Rhön: With an ascent of 1,423 m, MTB-Rundkurs: Urspringen - Ellenbogen has the most elevation gain of all of the wildlife trails in the area. The next highest ascent for wildlife trails is Lichtenberg Loop with 274 m of elevation gain.