Best long trails in Ostheim vor der Rhön
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Explore the most popular long trails near Ostheim vor der Rhön with hand-curated trail maps and driving directions as well as detailed reviews and photos from hikers, campers and nature lovers like you.
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- 4.2 (2)·Hard·10.8 mi·Est. 5.5–6 hrVaried circular hiking trail in the Bavarian Rhön Nature Park From Ostheim it goes up on hiking trail no. 2 to Lichtenburg. Up there you can stop and enjoy the wonderful view of the southern Rhön. Then follow the blue triangle to Königsburg (a refuge shows the former location) and continue in the direction of Fladungen. After approx. 400 m the path divides and the route runs on hiking trail no. 1 to Nordheim. In Nordheim you cross the Streu and hike over the Dachsberg and the Kaffenberg...
- Hard·10.4 mi·Est. 5–5.5 hrPanoramic hike in the Bavarian Rhön Nature Park near Gangolf, Bavaria This circular hiking trail is a great day hike on the border to the "Lange Rhön" nature reserve. The route provides insights into the history of the region and offers magnificent distant views. Highlights of the hike: - impressive rock formation of basalt prisms - marvel at early burial mounds - Stop off at the Thüringer Hütte
- Hard·72.6 mi·Est. 24 hr+This round trip leads through quiet valleys in the Rhön-Grabfeld district and runs in parts on the Rhön beer cycle path. Path conditions: mostly paved field and bike paths or quiet back roads. Signs: consistently with the usual signs (green wheel symbol on a white background). Any start and direction can be selected. Refreshment stops in almost all places along the route.
- Hard·29.6 mi·Est. 13.5–15 hrFrom Urspringen (fire station) on the bike path via Sondheim, Nordheim, Fladungen, Oberfladungen to Melpers. From here gravel path or convoy path along the former GDR border. The rest of the way to the elbow (Eisenacher house) on a tarred road. From the elbow the Hochrhöner hiking trail via Frankenheim to the border triangle. Dreiländereck to Hillenberg paved road. From here to Roth gravel forest path. Short tarred route to the junction to the Silver Lake. From here soft forest floor....