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Panorama tour around Weisbach – heights and views in the Rhön

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  • Photo: Christof Schlott (Bauhof Naturpark Bayer. Rhön), Die Rhön

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    Challenging hike with magnificent views around Weisbach – steep climbs, varied paths, and pure nature await you!

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    Distance 13.2 km
    3:42 h
    443 m
    438 m
    844 m
    457 m

    Starting point Weisbach marks the beginning of this demanding circular hike in the Rhön Biosphere Reserve. After the start, varied sections on asphalt, gravel, and narrow forest trails await you. Right at the beginning, you will pass through natural forest passages before steady ascents lead you to higher altitudes.

    The route demands very good fitness with around 443 meters of ascent and up to 844 meters maximum elevation. Time and again, wide views over the Rhön open up for you. Halfway, a break is worth at the Petri Thronfeier and St. Bartholomäus, which lies along the way and invites you to linger.

    The path back to Weisbach again leads over varied routes and offers further scenic impressions. This tour is a must for enduring hiking enthusiasts seeking challenging routes and nature experiences.

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    difficult
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    difficult

    Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.

    Highest point
    844 m
    Lowest point
    457 m

    Track types

    Asphalt 26.62%Dirt road 25.65%Forested/wild trail 31.28%Path 1.13%Unknown 15.30%
    Asphalt
    3.5 km
    Dirt road
    3.4 km
    Forested/wild trail
    4.1 km
    Path
    150 m
    Unknown
    2 km
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    Petri Thronfeier und St. Bartholomäus

    Public transport

    Weisbach is located in the Rhön Biosphere Reserve. Arrival by regional bus from surrounding towns is recommended.

    Directions

    You can reach Weisbach in the Rhön by car via regional country roads from Fulda, Bad Neustadt, or Meiningen.

    Parking

    Parking is available in the Weisbach town area. Please park as centrally as possible near the starting point.

    Coordinates

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    50.420962, 10.074110
    DMS
    50°25'15.5"N 10°04'26.8"E
    UTM
    32U 576303 5585988
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    Equipment

    Sturdy and comfortable footwear, weather-appropriate clothing in layers, sun and rain protection, provisions and drinking water, first aid kit, mobile phone, map material.

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    Parts of this content were machine translated from German.

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    Difficulty
    difficult
    Overall difficulty
    difficult

    Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.

    Distance
    13.2 km
    Duration
    3:42 h
    Ascent
    443 m
    Descent
    438 m
    Highest point
    844 m
    Lowest point
    457 m
    Out and back

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