Best short trails in Hessian Rhön Nature Park

Popular circular hike in the Hessian Rhön Nature Park, Hesse. A truly wonderful circular tour in the Rhön biosphere reserve at Lake Guckaisee. The tour is extremely scenic, leading around the Guckaisee and up to the Pferdskopf. Highlights of the hike: - Guckaisee - summit of the Pferdskopf - Great views over the Rhön

Popular winter hiking trail in the cross-country skiing park at the Rote Moor (Rhön), Hesse. The winter hiking trail runs from the Moordorf car park on a level, rolled track through the Rotes Moor nature reserve. Attention skiing! At the end of the hike, the Haus am Roten Moor provides food and drinks from the Rhön (note opening times!). Highlights of the hike: - Moor lake - Moor boardwalk - Lookout tower - Red Moor National Park

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...

Relaxed walk in the Hessian Rhön Nature Park, Hesse. This leisurely loop starts at the Haunesee hiking car park, near where you can stop off at the Zellmühle country inn at the end of the hike. A distance of 4 kilometres and few inclines make this route an ideal excursion for families. Highlights of the hike: - family-friendly - Haunestausee lake - idyllic forest - beautiful views

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...

Artful hike in the Rhön biosphere reserve, Hesse. A unique hike that is one of the most popular walking trails in the Rhön. Artists have created several sculptures here, which are exhibited along the way. The Tourist Information Centre in Poppenhausen (Wasserkuppe) has a brochure with explanations and more information about the works of art. There is a charming snack bar in Eselsbrunn and the "Fuldaer Haus" to stopp off at, so that breaks and refreshments are also taken care of. The start...

Popular loop trail in the Hessian Rhoen Nature Park, Hesse. Shaped like an eight, the Rhoen loop trail 14 runs from Steinwand through forest and meadows. To the Maulkuppe you walk through open landscapes, along the stone wall through idyllic forest. Highlights of the hike: - Maulkuppe - Steinwand ("stone wall") - Idyllic forest and meadow landscapes

Refreshments available at Berghof Schwedenschanze near the start and finish point.

Family-friendly circular hiking trail in the Bavarian Rhön Nature Park, Bavaria. This short hike starts in Dalherda. You pass the sheep farm and cross the district road. From the plateau in the north-east of the village, there are great views over the Fuldaer Land and the Rhön. Highlights of the hike: - Dalherda - Family-friendly route - Views over the Rhön and the Fuldaer Land region

Family-friendly winter hiking trail in the cross-country ski trail park at Rote Moor (Rhön) Start at the Schwedenwall car park parallel to the Schwedenwall cross-country ski trail. After approx. 1.6 km, the hiking trail turns left and follows the Hochrhöner to the starting point at the Schwedenwall car park. Wonderful panoramic view over Mosbach and to the mountains of the military training area. Winter hiking trail since 20/21! Highlights of the hike: - Hochrhöner - Views of Mosbach and...