Best trails near Ulster Quelle
4.1(40 reviews)
Ulster Quelle: This area is best seen from the trail. Good news: 6 trails will get you there, including hiking trails. Plan your trip with hand-curated trail maps, along with reviews and photos from nature lovers like you. Ulster Quelle: Looking for a challenge? Choose from 6 more difficult routes. No matter how you like to get out in nature, the trails near Ulster Quelle are perfect for walkers and outdoor enthusiasts.
Top trails
- 4.1 (19)·Hard·18.3 km·Est. 5.5–6 hrClose-to-nature premium hiking trail in the Hessian Rhön Nature Park, Hesse. This extra tour, characterised by a lot of peace and seclusion, has its starting point at the Moordorf car park. From there, the tour leads along well-signposted boardwalks and paths once through the Rotes Moor nature reserve, which is part of the Rhön UNESCO Biosphere Reserve. The tour is marked with a red "R" on a white background. The entire tour around the largest raised bog in Hessen shines with solitude and...
- 4.1 (5)·Hard·55 km·Est. 16.5–18.5 hrPopular mountain bike tour in the Bavarian Rhön Nature Park This challenging MTB tour leads to four peaks in the Rhön. A good level of fitness is required as there are many climbs to conquer. There are rest and refreshment stops. Highlights of the tour: - Himmeldunkberg - Kreuzberg - Heidelstein - Wasserkuppe - Red moor
- 4.3 (13)·Moderate·8.5 km·Est. 2.5–3 hrPopular circular hike in the Bavarian Rhön Nature Park, Bavaria. This hike in the Lange Rhön leads to the Heidenstein, which is visible from afar thanks to its transmitter mast. The source of the Ulster is located on the north-western slope of the almost 1000 metre-high peak. Highlights of the hike: - Heidelstein - Kesselrain nature reserve - Beautiful views over the Bavarian Rhön
- 5.0 (2)·Hard·50.9 km·Est. 16–17.5 hrStarting in the air cure resort of Wüstensachsen, the Buchoniarundweg explores the core of the UNESCO Biosphere Reserve Rhön. The route is marked by a black "B" logo and is best split into two or three daily stages, with regional inns and guesthouses providing overnight stops along the way. Walking across the open plateau of the Lange Rhön, hikers encounter natural highlights like the Schafstein basalt boulder field, the quiet boardwalks of the Schwarzes Moor, and the cascading Eisgraben...
- 3.0 (1)·Moderate·46.5 km·Est. 14–15 hrVaried mountain bike tour in the Hessian Rhön Nature Park, Hesse. You can easily travel to this tour by bus and train; the starting point of the route is located directly at Gersfeld railway station. The route initially heads north via Oberhausen. On the way back, you cycle close to the Bavarian border. Highlights of the tour: - Moor lake in the Rotes Moor nature reserve - Wickerser Hute - Gersfeld baroque castle
- Hard·43.5 km·Est. 12.5–13.5 hrVaried mountain bike tour in the Hessian Rhön Nature Park. The tour starts in Hilders and leads up quite steeply to Frankenheim/Rhön. Accompanied by beautiful views, the route leads to the Stirnberg and up to the Heidelstein, where the Ulster also has its source. The route then follows this downhill and through charming villages back to the starting point. Highlights of the route: - Ulster - Heidelstein - Relics of the former German-German borders
Frequently asked questions
Where is the best place to hike near Ulster Quelle?
According to users from AllTrails.com, the best place to hike near Ulster Quelle is Red Bog Trail, which has a 4.1 star rating from 19 reviews. This trail is 18.3 km long with an elevation gain of 625 m.
What is the longest trail near Ulster Quelle?
According to AllTrails.com, the longest trail near Ulster Quelle is Die Vier-Gipfel-Tour. This trail is estimated to be 55.0 km long.
Which trail has the most elevation gain near Ulster Quelle?
Ulster Quelle: With an ascent of 1,922 m, Die Vier-Gipfel-Tour has the most elevation gain of all of the trails in the area. The next highest ascent trail is The Buchonia Circular Route from Wüstensachsen (Rhön) with 1,904 m of elevation gain.
What is the most popular and difficult trail near Ulster Quelle?
The most popular and difficult trail near Ulster Quelle is Red Bog Trail with a 4.1-star rating from 19 reviews.
