Best long 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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- 4.5 (32)·Moderate·13.5 km·Est. 4.5–5 hrScenic Rhön extreme tour, Bavaria This route is a certified premium hiking trail. Typical of the Rhön, the route is characterised by a great deal of variety: sometimes it leads through idyllic mountain meadows, then again through dense deciduous forests. Much of the landscape is protected, for example as part of the Bavarian High Rhön bird sanctuary. From the summit of the Kreuzberg, which claims the title of "Holy Mountain of the Franconians" and has a whole group of summit crosses, there...
- 4.7 (38)·Moderate·15 km·Est. 4–4.5 hrBeautiful premium hiking trail in the Bavarian Rhön. An extra tour full of beautiful views, certified by the German Hiking Institute. It leads along narrow grass paths through open landscapes and mountain meadows. Sheep and goats can be seen from time to time. It passes through almost unspoilt nature and wonderful views can be enjoyed from the Heidelstein into the Lange Rhön. There are rest areas and opportunities to stop for refreshments at the Thüringer Hütte and the idyllic Basaltsee lake...
- 4.6 (18)·Moderate·9.5 km·Est. 3–3.5 hrFavourite Rhön extreme tour, Bavaria The hiking tour around Bad Brückenau is a certified premium hiking trail and can easily be completed in 2.5 hours. The Königsweg extra tour leads through the beech forests of the Rhön and the castle park of the state spa, where King Ludwig liked to spend his time. You can arrive by bus and train and there are refreshment stops along the way. Highlights of the hike: - Castle park of the state spa - Royal oak - Volkersberg with baroque monastery church -...
- 4.2 (20)·Moderate·10.3 km·Est. 3.5–4 hrPopular Rhön excursion in the UNESCO Rhön Biosphere Reserve, Bavaria The Kuppenweg extra tour is a certified premium hiking trail that starts at the Platzer Kuppe hiking car park. On this varied loop through several protected areas, including the Bavarian High Rhön FFH area and the Bavarian High Rhön bird sanctuary, you can experience pure nature; from ancient, dense forests to gently babbling streams and unrivalled panoramic views, this route offers just about everything a hiker's heart...
- 5.0 (8)·Moderate·11.6 km·Est. 3.5–4 hrVaried 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
- 4.7 (11)·Moderate·12.2 km·Est. 4.5–5 hrHigh-contrast, certified premium hiking trail in the Rhön, Bavaria. This route is part of the Rhön Extratours and is located in the Löserhag natural forest reserve, part of the "Bavarian High Rhön" FFH area. The circular trail boasts marvellous views, 200-year-old mixed forests, romantic meadow sections and the mossy basalt rocks to which it owes its name. Hikers can find out about the region at the "House of the Black Mountains" and a particular highlight of the Basalt Trail extra tour is...
- 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...
- 3.9 (13)·Moderate·10.8 km·Est. 2.5–3 hrPicturesque, certified premium hiking trail in the Rhön, Bavaria. This route is one of the Rhön extra tours. Starting in Oberthulba, it leads through picturesque forest sections along the beautiful Thulba river. In addition to the beautiful landscape, this route also boasts cultural and historical highlights, such as several historic arched bridges and wayside shrines from the early 17th century. The hike is suitable for families, but not for pushchairs due to the natural paths. There are...
- 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
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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