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The Ulmenstein extra route leads over 8 kilometers through one of the most diverse cultural landscapes of the Rhön – from dense mixed forest via orchards to Mediterranean-like calcareous dry grasslands.
The starting point is the Ulmenstein parking lot. After just a few steps, you reach a quiet, almost circular lake – framed by impressive basalt columns. Then continue on narrow paths through old mixed forests. Here you are accompanied by the cracking of twigs, the call of the birds and the quiet rustling in the leaf canopy. Then the landscape opens up: meadows, fields and orchards alternate. The calcareous dry grasslands along the way are a hotspot of biodiversity. Experience stations explain why rare plants and animals survive here. Two chapels on heights accompany the route: the Laurentius chapel near Mittelaschenbach and the Nothelfer chapel near Hofaschenbach. At the Himmelsschauplatz you can let your gaze wander once again before returning to the starting point.
Author’s recommendation
The Laurentius chapel near Mittelaschenbach is picturesquely located on a mountain ridge – with a panoramic view over the Nüst valley and the Rhön.
Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.
Track types
Safety information
The tourist paths of the Rhön are mostly also used by other active people (hikers, mountain bikers, cyclists, walkers, riders, cross-country skiers, etc.).
We ask all active outdoor sports enthusiasts to be considerate of each other. The same of course applies to nature - it is worth preserving. In the Rhön, outdoor sports should therefore only be practiced on designated paths and areas during daylight.
Tips and suggestions
Dining options and Rhön producers with their products can be found on the website Marktplatz Rhön.
Public transport
The start of the Ulmenstein extra route cannot be reached directly by public transport. However, Hofaschenbach can be reached by public transport. The following bus lines of LNG Fulda stop at the bus stop Hofaschenbach, Ortsmitte:
- Line 22: Mittelaschenbach / Schackau - Hofbieber ( - Petersberg - Fulda)
- Line 75: Schwarzbach - Nüsttal - Hünfeld
- Line 85: Nüstal - Mackenzell / Dammersbach - Hünfeld
The entry to the extra route is about 500 meters walking distance from the bus stop.
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Directions
The Ulmenstein extra route can be reached by car via the A7. Leave the highway at exit 90 Hünfeld-Schlitz. Drive on the L3176 towards Hünfeld. At the roundabout shortly before Hünfeld take the exit towards Hilders/Tann. Follow the road until the signposts to Hofaschenbach. After turning left, immediately drive into the village. Here follow the signposts to the Ulmenstein parking lot.Parking
Parking lot Ulmenstein, Hofaschenbach | GoogleMaps
Coordinates
Book recommendation by the author
- Dehler Verlag – Hochrhöner Extra routes | ISBN: 978-3-00-023493-4
Author’s map recommendations
- Kompass Kartenverlag - Hiking map Rhön | ISBN-10: 3990446045 | ISBN-13: 978-3990446041
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Equipment
- Sturdy footwear
- Rainwear
- Sun protection in high temperatures
- First aid kit
- GPS navigation device or map
- Sufficient drink reserves and provisions
Localization
Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.
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