Best historic site trails in Hessian Rhön Nature Park

Popular certified premium hiking trail in the Rhön, Hesse. This route is an archaeological nature trail located in the core zone of the UNESCO Rhön Biosphere Reserve. The trail is characterized by open meadow passages, offers magnificent views into the "land of the open distance" and leads along exciting rock formations. It takes hikers into the exciting history of the Rhön. Magnificent views, rock formations, idyllic waters and gastronomy make the trail an all-round great...

Fairytale circular hike in the Hessian Rhön Nature Park, Hesse. The Red Moor is the second largest raised bog in the UNESCO Rhön Biosphere Reserve. This route takes you once around the reserve. The moor nature trail takes you through the beautiful Red Moor nature reserve. With fantastic views, this trail can be started from the Moorsdorf parking lot. Highlights of the hike: - Rotes Moor nature reserve - Moor nature trail - Mathesberg - View over the moor lake (viewpoint)

Certified premium hiking trail in the Hessian Rhoen Nature Park, Hesse. All sorts of peaks with great views and idyllic waters line the trail on this Rhoen extra tour. It goes high up to the summit of the Wasserkuppe and the Pferdskopf and past the Guckaisee (swimming is possible here) and the source of the Fulda. Highlights of the hike: - Views from the Pferdskopf - Source of the Fulda - Guckaisee - Nature reserve Schafstein bei Westsachsen

Popular loop trail in the Hessian Rhoen Nature Park, Hesse. The Milseburg, also known as the "Pearl of the Rhoen", is one of the most popular hiking destinations in the Rhoen. The striking rock formations in the Milseburg summit region, fantastic views over the Rhoen and the remains of a Celtic ring wall provide plenty of variety when hiking. Despite the short distance, sturdy shoes and a good level of fitness are recommended - from the parking lot to the summit it is quite a steady...

Popular premium hiking trail near Hilders, Hesse This route is a certified premium hiking trail. The Hilderser is a varied tour with wonderful views and picturesque ponds. A stone staircase leads to the pilgrimage chapel of St. Maria. Carved wooden figures depicting the Passion of Christ can be seen in the little stations along the way. The hike can also be started from Hilders. There are also restaurants to stop off at. Highlights of the hike: - Battenstein Chapel - Auersburg castle...

Child-friendly hike in the Hessian Rhön Nature Park, Hesse. This route leads to the Wasserkuppe, the highest mountain in the Rhön and also the highest elevation in Hesse. Many family-friendly attractions await here, including summer toboggan runs and Hesse's highest climbing forest. Even though it is usually full of visitors up here, the views from the summit of the Wasserkuppe are excellent. There are numerous places to stop for refreshments on the Wasserkuppe. Highlights of the...

Panoramic loop in the Hessian Rhön Nature Park, Hesse. Unique rock formations await on this route, including basalt rocks and scree slopes. The beautiful Rhön shows its best side here and offers nature lovers wonderful views over the surrounding landscape. There are many highlights on this eventful route - above all the Milseburg, known as the pearl of the Rhön, a unique phonolite stone wall, and the 200 m long basalt rock "Teufelsstein". Refreshments are possible on the way. Highlights of...

Varied circular hike in the Hessian Rhön Nature Park, Hesse. The Milseburg is one of the most varied hiking destinations in the Hessian Rhön. The pilgrimage chapel Gangolfskapelle and the relics of a Celtic settlement are located in the summit region. Highlights of the hike: - Oppidum Milseburg - Gangolf Chapel - Milseburghütte - Justus Schneider Monument

Popular premium hiking trail in the Hessian Rhön Nature Park, Hesse. The Rhön Extratour Weinberg is a certified premium hiking trail with marvellous views over the Hessian Kegelspiel and the Hohe Rhön. At the end of the route, a recreational area at Haselsee lake with a café and boat hire invites to linger. There is also a lovely playground and a Grimms fairytale trail. There are numerous car parks and a bathroom at the starting point. At the right time of year, rare plants such as orchids...