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Oberweid

Welcome to Oberweid, Schmalkalden-Meiningen! This charming little town lies in the heart of Germany and is definitely worth a visit. Here you will find everything your heart desires: breathtaking nature, cultural highlights and culinary delights.

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Attractions in Oberweid


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recommended route Difficulty T2 difficult
Distance 88 km
Duration 24:15 h
Ascent 2,199 m
Descent 2,199 m

The treeless heights with their wide views make the land of open distances unmistakable and a paradise for hikers. The premium hiking trail DER ...

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from Katharina Happel,   Die Rhön
recommended route Difficulty T1 difficult
Distance 121.1 km
Duration 32:50 h
Ascent 2,814 m
Descent 2,755 m

The treeless heights with their wide views make the Land of Open Distances unmistakable and an Eldorado for hikers. Here runs the premium hiking ...

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from Katharina Happel,   Die Rhön
Long Distance Hiking · Rhön
Rhön-Höhen-Weg
Premium content Difficulty moderate
Distance 145.9 km
Duration 40:00 h
Ascent 3,735 m
Descent 3,793 m

The Rhön-Höhen-Weg leads us from Bad Salzungen in the Thuringian Rhön through the culturally and agriculturally diverse Bavarian Rhön to Burgsinn ...

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from Hanna Finkel,   Outdooractive Premium
Premium content Difficulty difficult
Distance 95.3 km
Duration 6:00 h
Ascent 2,124 m
Descent 2,123 m

The route of the Hochrhöner runs from Bad Kissingen to Bad Salzungen from south to north across the entire Rhön. It splits between Andenhausen and ...

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from Reiner Penther,   Wandermagazin
recommended route Difficulty moderate
Distance 142.9 km
Duration 13:00 h
Ascent 1,941 m
Descent 1,940 m

Round trip through Hesse, Thuringia and Bavaria : Fulda - Milseburg - Hilders - Thüringer Rhönhaus - Rother Kuppe - Fladungen - Thüringer Hütte ...

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from Klaus Witschel,   alpenvereinaktiv.com
recommended route Difficulty difficult
Distance 34.8 km
Duration 10:00 h
Ascent 1,092 m
Descent 643 m

A pleasure route for all senses, especially for the eyes and ears and on top of that for the soul. Here in the land of wide distances, the journey ...

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from Rolf Köhler,   Thuringian Forest
Premium content Difficulty difficult
Distance 119.7 km
Duration 34:00 h
Ascent 2,715 m
Descent 2,685 m

The long-distance hike "Der Hochrhöner" starts in Bad Kissingen and ends in Bad Salzungen. In the middle of the route, the path splits into a ...

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from Maresi Kachler,   Outdooractive Premium
recommended route Difficulty T1 difficult
Distance 98.8 km
Duration 26:10 h
Ascent 2,127 m
Descent 2,271 m

The Rhön-Rennsteig-Route connects the Rhön and Thuringian Forest, thus touching the most diverse characteristic landscapes of both mountain ranges ...

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from Klaus Fähnrich,   Thuringian Forest
recommended route Difficulty difficult closed
Distance 85.6 km
Duration 22:55 h
Ascent 1,983 m
Descent 1,399 m

A very scenic hike with great views of "Noah's Sail" on the Ellenbogen in the Thuringian Rhön.

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from Christina Bödefeld,   Thuringian Forest
recommended route Difficulty difficult
Distance 83 km
Duration 24:25 h
Ascent 1,789 m
Descent 1,715 m

Across the whole Rhön in 3 days, the "Land of Open Distances," one of Germany's top hiking areas, with an east-west extension of 83 km.

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from DER WANDERER - Pavlos Lampropoulos,   Community
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Geographically, Oberweid is located at the foot of the Thuringian Forest and on the border with Bavaria. The landscape here is characterised by rolling hills, green meadows and dense forests. Particularly impressive are the numerous river valleys such as the Werra or the lock.

One of the most famous sights in Oberweid is Wilhelmsburg Castle with its magnificent Renaissance garden. The historic town centre with its 16th century half-timbered houses also invites you to linger.

Culturally, Oberweid also has much to offer: The Meiningen Theatre is one of the most important theatres in Germany and attracts thousands of visitors every year. The Museum of Arts and Crafts also offers exciting insights into past craftsmanship.

Those who like to be active will also get their money's worth in Oberweid: hiking through the Thuringian Forest or along one of the numerous rivers is the order of the day here. In winter, the nearby Rhön skiing area also offers perfect slope conditions.

Even when the weather is bad, there are plenty of opportunities for entertainment: How about a visit to the indoor swimming pool or a round of bowling?

Culinary Oberweid also has a lot to offer: Be sure to try the traditional Thuringian bratwurst or the hearty Schäufele. The regional wine and beer are also worth a try.

All in all, Oberweid, Schmalkalden-Meiningen is definitely worth a trip - whether you are looking for nature experiences, cultural highlights or culinary delights. As a travel guide, we can only recommend: Pack your bags and come on over!

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  • August 15, 2026
    Henne Home 
    Sehr gepflegtes Restaurant mit schönem Außenbereich und gutem Essen.
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    Photo: Henne Home, Community
    Written August 15, 2026
  • November 15, 2021
    Tilmann Haendler 
    November 15, 2021
    Sehr gut markierter Weg mit schönem Wegeverlauf. Leider zurzeit - Mitte November 2021 - viel Nebel. Auch reizvoll, aber irgendwann fehlt dann doch die Fernsicht. Muss wohl im Sommer nochmal herkommen.
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    Written November 15, 2021
  • January 17, 2021
    Stefan Neuwirth
    Super Tour! 40km ohne ein Dorf zu passieren. Habe die Rhön neu entdeckt!
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    Written January 17, 2021
  • October 31, 2018
    Tanja Schreiber
    October 03, 2018
    Ich habe die Tour in 4 Tagen gemacht, einfach nur wunderschön!
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    Written October 31, 2018
  • March 16, 2018
    Jürgen Riesling 
    Schöne Runde mit tollen Ausblicken! Nur bei gutem Wetter machen. Noahs Segel lohnt die 2 € Eintritt, mit Rutsche. Kleiner Abzug, da überwiegend breite Forst- und Wirtschaftswege.
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    Freitag, 16. März 2018, 18:47 Uhr
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    Freitag, 16. März 2018, 18:47 Uhr
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    Freitag, 16. März 2018, 18:47 Uhr
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    Written March 16, 2018
  • November 01, 2017
    Thomas Stockmann
    Super tour! Tolle Weitblicke! Die letzte Etappe ist ganz schön heftig, ich würde sie das nächste mal auf 2 Tage splitten, wie vom Autor empfohlen.
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    Written November 01, 2017
  • September 28, 2017
    Jürgen Kalla
    Ansicht eine sehr schöne Tour mit geologischen und kulturellen Sehenswürdigkeiten. Wenn nur die alten NVA-Wege nicht diese Löcher in den Betonplatten hätten. Dies erfordert hohe Wanderschuhe, damit man nicht umknickt und stetige Aufmerksamkeit wohin man tritt. Hierdurch kann man leider die oft schönen Ausblicke beim Laufen nicht richtig genießen.
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    Written September 28, 2017
  • September 17, 2017
    Anja Diehm
    Sehr schöne Tour, ein Stück weit kombiniert mit dem Entdeckerpfad Hohe Rhön. Rhönpaulus Kinderdorf am Thüringer Rhönhaus. Herrliche Aussicht von Noahs Segel.
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    Noahs Segel
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    Ausblick
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    Written September 17, 2017
  • July 26, 2013
    Lutz Haberland
    July 26, 2013
    Habe die Tour 2013 in Süd-Nord-Richtung gemacht. Schöne Mittelgebirgsgegend mit wirklich guten Aussichten. Wegbeschaffenheit nicht wie auf wanderbares Deutschland 85% naturbelassen, sondern mehr als die Hälfte Wirtschaftswege, aber Trecker und Holzlaster nehmen Rücksicht :-). Jedenfalls im Juli wenig los, da anscheinend alle vom "Premiumweg" Hochrhöner weggesaugt werden: Am 1. Tag keinen anderen Wanderer getroffen - was ja auch mal schön sein kann.... Unterkünfte direkt am Weg sind eher selten; so freute ich mich auf die Kissinger Hütte - und war überrascht, daß angeblich kein Platz war. Hüttenmaid war auch nicht sehr freundlich - hat mir aber zumindest ein Bier gezapft. Kloster aufm Kreuzberg ist knapp zwei Stunden entfernt und dort kam ich ohne Problem unter. Abseits der Hauptwanderwege wird wenig gewandert; einige der auf Karten eingezeichneten Wege sind schon nicht mehr zu finden.
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    Schmaler Pfad durch Brennesseln
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    Rhönausblick
    Photo: Lutz Haberland, Community
    Written July 26, 2013
    Long Distance Hiking
    Rhön-Höhen-Weg

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