Best historic site trails in Biosphärenreservat Rhön

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

Beautiful 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...

Family-friendly circular hike near Bad Kissingen in the Bavarian Rhön Nature Park. The entertaining, but nevertheless very varied round tour leads from the Bad Kissinger ice rink over the Eyringsberg to the "Batzenleite", where the Wichtelhöhlen are located. It goes back to the starting point via Luitpoldpark in Bad Kissingen. ---- Accessible by bus and train There are places to stop for a break

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...

Popular 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...

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...