Best bike touring trails in Hessian Rhön Nature Park

Stage 1 of the Fulda Cycle Route. The first day's stage of the Fulda Cycle Path starts at the source of the Fulda, which is located on the Wasserkuppe. As the highest elevation in Hesse, the Wasserkuppe offers a magnificent view of the Rhön. Following the Fulda, you cycle downhill via Gersfeld with its historic old town and wildlife park via Eichenzell to the cathedral city of Fulda. Highlights: - Gersfeld: historic market square, wildlife park - Renaissance castle in Eichenzell - Fulda:...

Accessible by bus and train (short journey from Bad Neustadt a.d. Saale station, destination Hettenhausen station). Accommodation and refreshment stops.

Varied 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

Route highlights: Giebelrain-Ziegelhof-Teufelstein-Weiherberg-Abtsroda-Abtsroderkuppe-Wasserkuppe-Schafstein-Kaskarde to Gerseld.

A tour that leads partly along the Hochrhönstraße, which is characterised by a pleasant elevation profile in an otherwise hilly landscape. We recommend taking a short break in the Schwarzes Moor nature reserve, leaving the bikes behind and exploring the boardwalk on foot.

This extensive circular hike offers a complete panorama of the Fulda Basin and leads through the diverse landscapes of the foothills of the Rhön and Vogelsberg. The trail alternates between shady beech forests, open fields and the picturesque floodplains of the Fulda Valley. Particular highlights include the views of the cathedral of the baroque town and the nearby Frauenberg monastery, which has been a spiritual centre of the region since the 8th century. The route conveys the tranquil...

Versatile and challenging circular route from Kerzell, Hesse. You can expect a few metres of elevation gain and a long route on this circuit. Of course, the route can also be completed in several stages. You cycle alternately through forest and open terrain and cross several nature reserves. You will also pass through several villages where you can stop for a bite to eat. Highlights: - natural landscape - varied landscape - basalt lake - Schweinfurt House - Black moor in the Rhön - NSG...

Scenic cycle tour in the Hessian Rhön Nature Park, Hesse. This cycle tour is just under 53 km long and runs mainly on tarmac paths and gravel roads. You should be in average physical condition. The tour is also suitable for e-bikes. The route starts in Hofbieber, from where you cycle along the Milseburgradweg towards Langenbieber. In Melzdorf, you switch to a tarmac field path and cycle up a slight hill to Horwieden. Here you have a wonderful view of Milseburg, Wasserkuppe and many other of...

Charming circular trail in the Hessian Rhön Nature Park, Hesse. The Mackenzell circular trail leads partly along fields and partly through shady forest around the Hirz mountain. The highest point is reached halfway along the route. The Ulmensteinteich pond and cosy benches provide a great opportunity to enjoy the view and a picnic. On the way back, you pass the Weißenborn cemetery. Highlights: - great views - Quiet paths