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Maps and trails
The 10 most beautiful routes in Rhön
Hiking Trail
"On Easy Paths": From Berghaus Rhön to the Würzburger Karl-Straub-Haus - Rhön
recommended route
Difficulty
T2
moderate
3.7 km
1:00 h
73 m
73 m
Expansive views, blooming meadows, diverse landscapes, and two inviting spots for refreshments make this short hike an adventurous outing for young and old alike.
Hiking Trail
"On Easy Paths": From Grabenhöfchen to Fuldaer Haus, circling the Maulkuppe – Rhön
recommended route
Difficulty
easy
6.3 km
1:35 h
59 m
59 m
A panoramic hike with views of the Rhön peaks. The Poppenhausen Art Mile combines nature and art to create a delightful and popular excursion destination in the Rhön region.
Hiking Trail
"Easy Paths Through the Rhön" – From Ebersburg across the open heights to Oberrod
recommended route
Difficulty
T1
moderate
5.8 km
1:30 h
109 m
81 m
From the "Ebersburg" car park, the route leads over a rise to the neighboring village of Oberrod. The path offers magnificent views and the opportunity for a detour to the Ebersburg.
Hiking Trail
"On Easy Paths": At the Forest-Soil-Climate Park in Hohenroth – Rhön
recommended route
Difficulty
T1
easy
4.1 km
1:00 h
30 m
30 m
In the footsteps of dinosaurs: romping, playing, and exploring turn the circular trail at the forest playground in Hohenroth into an experience for young and old alike.
Mountain Bike
Mountain bike tour Rhönallianz 02 - To Schwarzenfels Castle
recommended route
Difficulty
S0
moderate
31.2 km
3:10 h
397 m
397 m
This half-day tour takes us to neighboring Hesse to Schwarzenfels Castle, offering impressive views. Afterwards, we hike through the forest towards Zeitlofs, then through the Sinn Valley via Eckarts and Staatsbad back to our starting point in Bad Brückenau.
Hiking Trail
Extratour Bischofsheimer - Bischofsheim - Rhön
recommended route
Difficulty
T2
difficult
14.6 km
5:00 h
471 m
422 m
On this 14.5-kilometer-long extra tour, you will discover the complexity of the Rhön: as a geological landscape and as a historic town.
Thematic Trail
Schoppenrundweg - Ramsthal - Rhön
recommended route
Difficulty
T1
moderate
7.6 km
2:30 h
143 m
139 m
On the "Schoppenrundweg" you will learn how a glass of wine is made.
Hiking Trail
· Rhön
From Gersfeld via Guckaisee to the Wasserkuppe
recommended route
Difficulty
T1
easy
10.2 km
3:00 h
496 m
86 m
A short hike with a considerable ascent to the highest mountain in Hesse and the Rhön.
Hiking Trail
· Bad Salzungen
Circular hike - Frankenstein - Bad Salzungen
recommended route
Difficulty
T1
easy
4.3 km
1:10 h
103 m
103 m
A family-friendly circular route around the local mountain of Bad Salzungen.
Hiking Trail
Extratour Gersfeld - Gersfeld - Rhön
recommended route
Difficulty
T2
difficult
13.2 km
4:00 h
502 m
502 m
This extra route is an experience for all the senses: panoramic views, hut atmosphere, and half-timbered villages.


