Best historic site trails in Hessian Rhön Nature Park

Popular certified premium hiking trail in the Rhön, Hesse. This route is an archaeological nature trail located in the core zone of the UNESCO Rhön Biosphere Reserve. The trail is characterised by open meadow passages, offers magnificent views into the "land of the open distance" and leads along exciting rock formations. It takes hikers into the exciting history of the Rhön. Magnificent views, rock formations, idyllic waters and catering make the trail an all-round great...

Fairytale circular hike in the Hessian Rhön Nature Park, Hesse. The Red Moor is the second largest raised bog in the UNESCO Rhön Biosphere Reserve. This route takes you around the reserve. The moor nature trail takes you through the marvellous Red Moor nature reserve. With fantastic views, this trail can be started from the Moorsdorf car park. Highlights of the hike: - Rotes Moor nature reserve - Moor nature trail - Mathesberg - View over the moor lake (viewpoint)

Certified premium hiking trail in the Hessian Rhön Nature Park, Hesse. All kinds of peaks characterised by great views and idyllic bodies of water line the path on this Rhön extra tour. It takes you high up to the peaks of the Wasserkuppe and Pferdskopf and past the Guckaisee lake (where you can swim) and the Fulda spring. Highlights of the hike: - Views from the Pferdskopf - Source of the Fulda - Lake Guckaisee - Schafstein nature reserve near West Saxony

Popular circular hiking trail in the Hessian Rhön Nature Park, Hesse. Milseburg Castle, also known as the "Pearl of the Rhön", is one of the most popular hiking destinations in the Rhön. The striking rock formations in the summit region of the Milseburg, fantastic views across the Rhön and the remains of a Celtic ring wall provide plenty of variety when hiking. Despite the short distance, sturdy shoes and some stamina are recommended - from the car park to the summit it is a fairly steady...

Popular premium hiking trail near Hilders, Hesse This route is a certified premium hiking trail. The Hilderser is a varied tour with marvellous views and picturesque ponds. A stone staircase leads to the pilgrimage chapel of St Mary. Carved wooden figures depicting the Passion of Christ can be seen in the little stations along the way. The hike can also be started from Hilders. There are also restaurants here to stop for refreshments. Highlights of the hike: - Battenstein Chapel -...

Child-friendly hike in the Hessian Rhön Nature Park, Hesse. This route leads to the Wasserkuppe, the highest mountain in the Rhön and also the highest elevation in Hesse. Many family-friendly attractions await here, including summer toboggan runs and Hesse's highest climbing forest. Even though it is usually crowded with visitors up here, the views from the summit of the Wasserkuppe are excellent. There are numerous places to stop for refreshments on the Wasserkuppe. Highlights of the...

Varied circular hike in the Hessian Rhön Nature Park, Hesse. The Milseburg is one of the most varied hiking destinations in the Hessian Rhön. The summit region is home to the Gangolfskapelle pilgrimage chapel and the relics of a Celtic settlement. Highlights of the hike: - Milseburg oppidum - Gangolf Chapel - Milseburg hut - Justus Schneider Monument

Panoramic circular route in the Hessian Rhön Nature Park, Hesse. Unique rock formations await on this route, including basalt rocks and scree slopes. The beautiful Rhön shows its best side here and offers nature lovers wonderful views over the surrounding landscape. There are many highlights on this eventful route - above all the Milseburg, known as the pearl of the Rhön, a unique phonolite stone wall, and the 200 m long basalt rock "Teufelsstein". Refreshments are possible on the...

Popular premium hiking trail in the Hessian Rhön Nature Park, Hesse. The Rhön Extratour Weinberg is a certified premium hiking trail with marvellous views over the Hessian Kegelspiel and the Hohe Rhön. At the end of the route, a recreational area at Haselsee lake with a café and boat hire invites to linger. There is also a lovely playground and a Grimms fairytale trail. There are numerous car parks and a bathroom at the starting point. At the right time of year, rare plants such as orchids...