Best wildlife trails in Oberelsbach

Varied loop in the Rhön biosphere reserve, Bavaria. The loop starts at the basalt lake and leads across meadows and forests via the Gangolfsberg to the Thüringer Hütte. Homemade Franconian delicacies and refreshments can be enjoyed. The walk back through the forest is quite leisurely. Highlights: - Basalt lake - Gangolfsberg - Thuringian hut

Popular hiking trail in the Bavarian Rhön Nature Park, Bavaria. A beautiful hike that mainly leads through the forest. You hike through the Gangolfsberg nature reserve to the Thueringer Huette, the highest beer garden in the municipality of Ostheim vd Rhön. Highlights of the hike: - Devil's Cellar - Gangolfsberg - Stop at the Thueringer Huette - Gretenrain and Lichtenstein nature reserve

Interesting loop 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

Family-friendly loop in the Rhön biosphere reserve. A great loop through beautiful mixed forest and especially beautiful for all those who love butterflies. Up to 30 different species can be observed along the way - preferably in July and August and on windless days. Several information boards provide information about the butterflies' way of life and their endangerment. The trail starts either at the parking lot a short distance east of Unterelsbach or at the "Am Schmetterlingslehrpfad"...

The starting point is the information center "House of the long Rhön" in Oberelsbach (405m). Follow the path in the northern direction past the church (Rhönbasilika) to the miniature golf course, then follow the Schweinfurter house way to the Rhönklubhütte Schweinfurter house (refreshments available). Here at the Schweinfurt House the nature trail Gangolfsberg begins, you should already bring some stamina and sturdy footwear. After 500m there is a huge basalt column wall in front of you that...