Best short 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 (28)·Easy·3.2 km·Est. 0.5–1 hrFamily-friendly walk in the Bavarian Rhön Nature Park near Fladungen. From the "Schwarzes Moor / Dreiländereck" car park, where there is a children's playground, refreshments and bathrooms, the trail leads through the unique landscape of the nature reserve. There is a lookout tower towards the end of the tour, which is definitely worth a visit. The route leads along a boardwalk with many information boards that provide information about the moor and its special...
- 4.9 (10)·Easy·3.4 km·Est. 1–1.5 hrFamily-friendly circular hiking trail near Bischofsheim in the Bavarian Rhön Nature Park. From the Klosterkreuzberg, where you can visit the monastery church, candle chapel or Mariengrotte, the trail leads up to the Kreuzberg via the Rhönflieger viewpoint. From here you have a magnificent view of the hilly landscape of the Rhön. Back at the starting point, there are several places to stop for refreshments. ------------------------------------------- Accessible by bus and train (bus stop:...
- 4.3 (5)·Moderate·3.9 km·Est. 1–1.5 hrInteresting 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
- 4.0 (1)·Easy·3.7 km·Est. 1–1.5 hrFamily-friendly circular hiking trail in the Bavarian Rhön Nature Park, Bavaria. A wooded circular trail starting at Kreuzberg Monastery on the western slope of the "Holy Mountain of Franconia". Pilgrims' accommodation and refreshment stops can be found around the Kreuzberg monastery. Construction of the monastery began in 1692 and today, together with the Kreuzberg, it is the destination of up to 80 pilgrimages every year. Highlights of the hike: - Kreuzberg Monastery - Chapel of the...
- 4.1 (3)·Easy·4.2 km·Est. 1–1.5 hrHistorical & interesting walk in Bad Kissingen, Bavaria. Walk in the footsteps of the electors. A short, charming loop around Bad Kissingen town centre, which blossoms with historic buildings and parks. Highlights of the tour: - Berliner Platz - St Mary's Square - St James' Church - Bad Kissingen town hall - Schweizerhaus Bridge - Franconian Saale - Spa garden - Luitpold Park - Liebfrauensee
- 4.0 (2)·Moderate·3.9 km·Est. 1–1.5 hrFamily-friendly walk in the Bavarian Rhön Nature Park from Dreistelz. From the small village, you head into the forest to the Dreistelzkopf. Here you should not miss the ascent to the "Dreistelzberg observation tower", as you will be rewarded with beautiful views of the Rhön. A visit to the Dreistelzhof mountain inn completes the tour. ---- Car park at the mountain inn
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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