Best hard trails in Bavarian Rhön Nature Park
The Bavarian Rhön Nature Park is located in the districts of Bad Kissingen and Rhön-Grabfeld in the north of Bavaria. It runs directly along the border triangle with Hesse and Thuringia. In 2014, the Bavarian part of the Rhön biosphere reserve was enlarged to 130,500 hectares, roughly within the boundaries of the nature park.
The nature park delights its visitors with sweeping views over steep slopes, gentle hilltops, wild moors and extensive meadows and forests. The volcanic landscape creates a very special atmosphere. Part of the Bavarian Rhön Nature Park is the Hohe Rhön nature reserve, which is home to probably the most valuable biotopes in the region.
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- 3.9 (10)·Hard·15.8 km·Est. 5.5–6 hrPanoramic, certified premium hiking trail in the Rhön, Bavaria. This route is one of the Rhön extra tours. The typical landscape with its marvellous views will delight everyone. Here you hike from hut to hut with views of the Allgäu and the Alps. You can also find lots of information about the region at the Rhön Information Centre in the House of the Black Mountains. There are several places to stop for refreshments. Highlights of the hike: - Marvellous views over the Rhön landscape - House...
- 5.0 (6)·Hard·24.8 km·Est. 8.5–9 hrChallenging circular hiking trail in the Bavarian Rhön Nature Park, Bavaria. Over a distance of 25 kilometres, this hike leads in a large loop around Oberwildflecken. You walk through the Sinn valley to the Arnsberg and then climb the Kreuzberg. You walk through the forest for long stretches. A good level of fitness is required due to the distance and the metres in altitude to be climbed. Highlights of the hike: - Arnsberg - Kreuzberg - Several nature reserves
- 4.5 (3)·Hard·14.6 km·Est. 4.5–5 hrPremium hiking trail and section of the Hochrhöner (western route) This certified premium hiking trail leads through forests and takes you to the unique landscape of the Rotes Moor nature reserve. On the way, you can meet the Rhön sheep with their typical black heads. At the height of the Red Moor, the Hochrhöner divides into an east and a west route. If you want to follow the western route, stick to the Kuppenrhön routes, while the Lange-Rhön routes lead eastwards. Highlights: - Swedish...
- 4.1 (5)·Hard·55 km·Est. 16.5–18.5 hrPopular mountain bike tour in the Bavarian Rhön Nature Park This challenging MTB tour leads to four peaks in the Rhön. A good level of fitness is required as there are many climbs to conquer. There are rest and refreshment stops. Highlights of the tour: - Himmeldunkberg - Kreuzberg - Heidelstein - Wasserkuppe - Red moor
- 4.6 (7)·Hard·16.4 km·Est. 5–5.5 hrVaried, certified premium hiking trail in the Rhön, Bavaria. The Der Mottener extra tour impresses with its fantastic views. You hike through beautiful forests and open meadows typical of the Rhön. There are also exceptional views from the Pilsterkopf, a rocky massif at the foot of which beavers live. With a bit of luck, you can observe the small rodents here. You can also enjoy a 360° panoramic view from the viewing tower on the Große Mottener Haube. There are places to stop for...
- 4.4 (7)·Hard·20 km·Est. 6–6.5 hrFavourite Rhön extreme tour, Bavaria This route is a certified premium hiking trail that leads through the picturesque cultural landscape of the Rhön. It is a challenging circular tour, particularly due to its length, and offers many far-reaching views. Those interested in culture can explore the historic old town of Fladungen after the hike, where there are numerous places to stop for refreshments. If you are in the mood for more nature, take a detour to the Black Moor. As the route starts...
- 4.8 (7)·Hard·26.4 km·Est. 8–9 hrPremium hiking trail and scenic section of the Hochrhöner The climb up the Kreuzberg is quite steep and strenuous, but can be rewarded with a Franciscan monastery beer. This certified premium hiking trail offers magnificent views of the Black Mountains. Highlights: - Frauenroth monastery church - Tomb of the minstrel Otto von Botenlauben - Monastery cross mountain
- 5.0 (2)·Hard·50.9 km·Est. 16–17.5 hrStarting in the air cure resort of Wüstensachsen, the Buchoniarundweg explores the core of the UNESCO Biosphere Reserve Rhön. The route is marked by a black "B" logo and is best split into two or three daily stages, with regional inns and guesthouses providing overnight stops along the way. Walking across the open plateau of the Lange Rhön, hikers encounter natural highlights like the Schafstein basalt boulder field, the quiet boardwalks of the Schwarzes Moor, and the cascading Eisgraben...
- 5.0 (3)·Hard·134.2 km·Est. 24 hr+Historical, certified premium hiking trail in the Rhön, Bavaria, Hesse and Thuringia. The unique features of the Rhön Biosphere Reserve come into their own on this route. The picture is characterized by expansive views, bare heights, dark moors, basalt heaps, and old beech trees. The hike in the “Land of Open Distances” begins in the world-famous health resort of Bad Kissingen and ends in Bad Salzungen. The Hochrhöner leads over the highest peaks of the Rhön, Kreuzberg, Heidelstein,...
- 5.0 (1)·Hard·59.1 km·Est. 18–20 hrVaried cycle tour in the Bavarian Rhön Nature Park, Bavaria. This tour can be started in Sondernau or Wüstensachsen, for example. Several nature reserves, including the Stirnberg nature reserve near Wüstensachsen and the Lange Rhön nature reserve, line the route. Highlights of the cycle tour: - Wasserkuppe - Heidelstein - Lange Rhön nature reserve
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Points of interest
- Kreuzberg (Rhön)
- Heidelstein Schwabenhimmel
- Aussichtsturm Schwarzes Moor
- Heidelstein
- Ilmenberg
- Rhönflieger
- Prismenfelswand aus Basalt
- Teufelskeller
- Thulba
- Marien Brünnle
- Wichtelhöhle
- Quelle/ Tränke
- Platzer Kuppe
- Würzburger Bergbund-Hütte
- Aussichtspunkt Kanzel
- Rother Kuppe
- Wichtelhöhlenhütte (Liebeslaube)
- Campingpark Bad Kissingen
- Feuerberg (Rhön)
- Gangolfsberg