Best walking 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.
Top sights
Top trails
- 4.5 (28)·Easy·2 mi·Est. 0.5–1 hrFamily-friendly walk in the Bavarian Rhön Nature Park near Fladungen. From the "Schwarzes Moor / Dreiländereck" car park, where there is a children's playground, refreshments and bathrooms, the trail leads through the unique landscape of the nature reserve. There is a lookout tower towards the end of the tour, which is definitely worth a visit. The route leads along a boardwalk with many information boards that provide information about the moor and its special...
- 4.9 (10)·Easy·2.1 mi·Est. 1–1.5 hrFamily-friendly circular hiking trail near Bischofsheim in the Bavarian Rhön Nature Park. From Klosterkreuzberg, where you can visit the monastery church, candle chapel or St. Mary's grotto, you go up to Kreuzberg via the Rhönflieger vantage point. From here you have a great view of the hilly landscape of the Rhön. Back at the starting point, you have several options to choose from. ------------------------------------------- Reachable by bus and train (stop: Kloster Kreuzberg).
- 4.1 (3)·Easy·2.6 mi·Est. 1–1.5 hrHistorical & worth seeing walk in Bad Kissingen, Bavaria. Hike in the footsteps of the electors. Short, charming tour around the center of Bad Kissingen, which blooms with historic buildings and parks. Highlights of the tour: - Berlin Square - Marienplatz - St. James - Bad Kissingen town hall - Schweizerhaus bridge - Franconian halls - spa garden - Luitpold Park - Liebfrauensee
- 4.0 (2)·Moderate·2.4 mi·Est. 1–1.5 hrFamily-friendly walk in the Bavarian Rhön Nature Park from Dreistelz. From the small village it goes into the forest to Dreistelzkopf. Here you shouldn't miss the ascent to the "Dreistelzberg observation tower", because you will be rewarded with beautiful views of the Rhön. A visit to the Berggasthof zum Dreistelzhof completes the tour. ---- Parking at the mountain inn
- Easy·2.7 mi·Est. 1–1.5 hrFamily-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"...
Parks
Headed to a park?
Take AllTrails with you
Frequently asked questions
Where is the best trail for walking in Bavarian Rhön Nature Park?
According to users from AllTrails.com, the best trail for walking in Bavarian Rhön Nature Park is Naturlehrpfad Schwarzes Moor, which has a 4.5 star rating from 28 reviews. This trail is 2.0 mi long with an elevation gain of 236 ft.
What is the longest walking trail in Bavarian Rhön Nature Park?
According to AllTrails.com, the longest walking trail in Bavarian Rhön Nature Park is Vom Schloss Aschach nach Steinach an der Saale. This trail is estimated to be 5.5 mi long.
How many walking trails are in Bavarian Rhön Nature Park?
There are 10 walking trails in Bavarian Rhön Nature Park.These walking trails have an average 3.8-star ratingfrom 46 AllTrails community reviews.
Which walking trail has the most elevation gain in Bavarian Rhön Nature Park?
Vom Schloss Aschach nach Steinach an der Saale has the most elevation gain for walking trails with 757 ft of total ascent. The park's runner-up is Zu den drei Tannen, which has 715 ft of elevation gain.
Top nature parks
Activities
- Backpacking trails in Bavarian Rhön Nature Park
- Bike touring trails in Bavarian Rhön Nature Park
- Birding trails in Bavarian Rhön Nature Park
- Camping trails in Bavarian Rhön Nature Park
- Mountain biking trails in Bavarian Rhön Nature Park
- Road biking trails in Bavarian Rhön Nature Park
- Running trails in Bavarian Rhön Nature Park
- Snowshoeing trails in Bavarian Rhön Nature Park
- Walking trails in Bavarian Rhön Nature Park
Attractions
- Beach trails in Bavarian Rhön Nature Park
- Cave trails in Bavarian Rhön Nature Park
- Easy trails in Bavarian Rhön Nature Park
- Forest trails in Bavarian Rhön Nature Park
- Hard trails in Bavarian Rhön Nature Park
- Lake trails in Bavarian Rhön Nature Park
- Long trails in Bavarian Rhön Nature Park
- Moderate trails in Bavarian Rhön Nature Park
- River trails in Bavarian Rhön Nature Park
- Short trails in Bavarian Rhön Nature Park
- Trails with historic sites in Bavarian Rhön Nature Park
- Trails with views in Bavarian Rhön Nature Park
- Waterfall trails in Bavarian Rhön Nature Park
- Wildflower trails in Bavarian Rhön Nature Park
- Wildlife trails in Bavarian Rhön Nature Park
Suitability
Points of interest
- 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