Best wildlife trails in Hessian Rhön Nature Park

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)

Close-to-nature premium hiking trail in the Hessian Rhön Nature Park, Hesse. This extra tour, characterized by a lot of peace and seclusion, has its starting point at the Moordorf parking lot. From there, the tour leads once through the Rotes Moor nature reserve, which is part of the Rhön UNESCO Biosphere Reserve, on well-signposted boardwalks and paths. The tour is marked with a red "R" on a white background. The entire tour around the largest raised bog in Hesse shines with solitude and...

Popular circular hiking trail in the Hessian Rhön Nature Park, Hesse. This circular route offers all sorts of variety, from striking mountain peaks to great views. The horse's head with its basalt formations worth seeing is in no way inferior to the nearby Wasserkuppe in terms of views, but is generally a much less frequented hiking destination. On the way back, the Guckaisee, fed by the Lütter, invites you to take a dip in the cool water. Highlights of the hike: - Lake Guckai -...

Official hike through the Rotes Moor nature reserve near Gersfeld in Hesse. For those arriving by car, there are parking spaces at the starting point. There are also restaurants in Langenhain. The route is therefore ideal as a day trip from Fulda. The hiking trail starts at Haus am Roten Moor, which offers additional information about the nature reserve in an attractive way. The symbol of the hike is a white four on a blue background. The route then runs within the nature reserve and...

Premium hiking trail and section of the Hochrhöner (west route) This certified premium hiking trail goes through forests and leads to the unique landscape of the Red Moor nature reserve. On the way you can get to know the Rhön sheep with their typical black heads. At the height of the Red Moor, the Hochrhöner divides into an east and a west route. If you want to follow the west route, stick to the Kuppenrhön routes, the Lange-Rhön routes lead to the east. Highlights: - Schwedenwall from the...

The hike around the beautiful Bieber Valley has many highlights (art and nature) and is very scenic and varied. About broad forest roads, narrow forest roads, and rocky climbing passages you climb the summits of Milseburg (835 m), Stellberg (728 m) and Weiherberg (786 m) and can enjoy the magnificent views over Fulda, Neuhof, Hünfeld and the whole Hessian and Thuringian Rhön. Sturdy shoes are definitely recommended! By public transport you can reach the villages Kleinsassen, Danzwiesen and...

Stage 1 of the Fulda cycle path. The first day's stage of the Fulda Cycle Path starts at the Fulda spring, which is located on the Wasserkuppe. As the highest point in Hesse, you have a wonderful view of the Rhön from the Wasserkuppe. Following the Fulda, it goes downhill via Gersfeld with its historic old town and wildlife park via Eichenzell to the cathedral city of Fulda. Highlights: - Gersfeld: historic market square, wildlife park - Renaissance castle in Eichenzell - Fulda: cathedral,...

Relaxed loop in the Hessian Rhön Nature Park, Hesse. This beautiful loop starts at the Lothar-Mai-Haus. The idyllically located hotel is ideal for a break surrounded by picturesque nature. Wonderful hikes in the surrounding area can be started from here. Highlights of the hike: - idyllic forest paths - beautiful views - Lothar Mai House

Premium hiking trail and section of the Hochrhöner (west route) If you walk on this certified premium hiking trail at the right time of year, you can see the gentian in bloom; it goes through forests and past chapels and huts to rest. Highlights: - Aviator Memorial - Milseburg - Celtic ramparts