Best long trails in Bavarian Rhön Nature Park
The Bavarian Rhön Nature Park is located in the districts of Bad Kissingen and Rhön-Grabfeld in the north of Bavaria. It runs directly along the border triangle with Hesse and Thuringia. In 2014, the Bavarian part of the Rhön biosphere reserve was expanded to 130,500 hectares, roughly the same size as the nature park.
The nature park delights its visitors with sweeping views over steep slopes, gentle hilltops, wild moors and extensive meadows and forests. The volcanic landscape creates a very special atmosphere. Part of the Bavarian Rhön Nature Park is the Hohe Rhön nature reserve, which is home to probably the most valuable biotopes in the region.
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- 4.5 (32)·Moderate·8.4 mi·Est. 4.5–5 hrScenic Rhön extreme tour, Bavaria This route is a certified premium hiking trail. Typical of the Rhön, the route is characterised by a great deal of variety: sometimes it leads through idyllic mountain meadows, then again through dense deciduous forests. Much of the landscape is protected, for example as part of the Bavarian High Rhön bird sanctuary. From the summit of the Kreuzberg, which claims the title of "Holy Mountain of the Franconians" and has a whole group of summit crosses, there...
- 4.7 (37)·Moderate·9.3 mi·Est. 4–4.5 hrBeautiful premium hiking trail in the Bavarian Rhön. An extra tour full of beautiful views, certified by the German Hiking Institute. It leads along narrow grass paths through open landscapes and mountain meadows. Sheep and goats can be seen from time to time. It passes through almost untouched nature and wonderful views can be enjoyed from the Heidelstein into the Lange Rhön. There are rest areas and opportunities to stop for refreshments at the Thüringer Hütte and the idyllic Basaltsee...
- 4.6 (18)·Moderate·5.9 mi·Est. 3–3.5 hrPopular Rhön extra tour, Bavaria The hiking tour around Bad Brückenau is a certified premium hiking trail and can be walked well in 2.5 hours. The extra tour Königsweg leads through the beech forests of the Rhön and the castle park of the state bath, where King Ludwig liked to spend his time. You can arrive by bus and train and there are places to stop for a break. Highlights of the hike: - Palace park of the state bath - Royal Oak - Volkersberg with baroque monastery church - Detour to the...
- 4.2 (20)·Moderate·6.4 mi·Est. 3.5–4 hrPopular Rhön extra tour in the UNESCO Rhön Biosphere Reserve, Bavaria The Kuppenweg extra tour is a certified premium hiking trail that starts at the Platzer Kuppe hiking car park. On this varied tour through several protected areas, including the FFH area Bayerische Hohe Rhön and the bird sanctuary Bayerische Hohe Rhön, you can experience pure nature; From ancient, dense forests to gently babbling brooks and incomparable views, this route offers pretty much everything a hiker could...
- 5.0 (8)·Moderate·7.2 mi·Est. 3.5–4 hrVaried 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
- 4.7 (11)·Moderate·7.6 mi·Est. 4.5–5 hrContrasting, certified premium hiking trail in the Rhön, Bavaria. This route is part of the Rhön extra tours and is located in the Löserhag natural forest reserve, part of the FFH area “Bavarian High Rhön”. The circular route impresses with its wonderful views, 200-year-old mixed forests, romantic meadow sections and the mossy basalt rocks, to which it owes its name. At the "House of the Black Mountains", hikers can find out more about the region and a special highlight of the extra tour...
- 3.9 (10)·Hard·9.8 mi·Est. 5.5–6 hrPromising, certified premium hiking trail in the Rhön, Bavaria. This route is one of the Rhön extra tours. The typical landscape with its wonderful views inspires everyone. Here you hike from hut to hut with a view of the Allgäu and the Alps. You can also find a lot of information about the region in the Rhön Information Center in the House of the Black Mountains. There are several places to stop for a break. Highlights of the hike: - Magnificent views over the Rhön landscape - House of the...
- 3.9 (13)·Moderate·6.7 mi·Est. 2.5–3 hrPicturesque, certified premium hiking trail in the Rhön, Bavaria. This route is one of the Rhön extra tours. Starting in Oberthulba, it leads through picturesque forest sections along the beautiful Thulba river. In addition to the beautiful landscape, this route also boasts cultural and historical highlights, such as several historic arched bridges and wayside shrines from the early 17th century. Although the hike is suitable for families, it is not suitable for baby carriages due to the...
- 5.0 (6)·Hard·15.4 mi·Est. 8.5–9 hrDemanding hiking trail in the Bavarian Rhoen Nature Park, Bavaria. Over a distance of 25 km, this hike leads in a large loop around Oberwildflecken. You walk through the valley of the Sinn to the Arnsberg and then climb the Kreuzberg. You hike through the forest over longer distances. Due to the distance and the altitude to be overcome, a good level of fitness is required. Highlights of the hike: - Arnsberg - Kreuzberg - several nature reserves
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- Kreuzberg (Rhön)
- Heidelstein Schwabenhimmel
- Aussichtsturm Schwarzes Moor
- Heidelstein
- Ilmenberg
- Rhönflieger
- Prismenfelswand aus Basalt
- Teufelskeller
- Thulba
- Marien Brünnle
- Wichtelhöhle
- Quelle/ Tränke
- Platzer Kuppe
- Würzburger Bergbund-Hütte
- Aussichtspunkt Kanzel
- Rother Kuppe
- Wichtelhöhlenhütte (Liebeslaube)
- Campingpark Bad Kissingen
- Feuerberg (Rhön)
- Gangolfsberg