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Ostheim vor der Rhön

Welcome to Ostheim vor der Rhön, a destination in the Rhön-Grabfeld district. The town lies at the foot of the Bavarian Rhön Nature Park and is surrounded by picturesque hills and forests.

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Attractions in Ostheim vor der Rhön


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Premium content Difficulty difficult closed
Distance 1,455.2 km
Duration 369:45 h
Ascent 16,973 m
Descent 15,746 m

The European long-distance path E6 is an ambitious project that is intended to run continuously from northern Finland to Turkey. On the German ...

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from Matthias Stiel,   Outdooractive Premium
Premium content Difficulty moderate
Distance 17.1 km
Duration 4:55 h
Ascent 472 m
Descent 456 m

Day hike on the border of the nature reserve "Lange Rhön", providing insight into the history of the region and also offering quite a lot for the ...

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from Christoph Saile,   Outdooractive Premium
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 moderate
Distance 6.5 km
Duration 2:00 h
Ascent 259 m
Descent 259 m

The hike leads through a core zone of the UNESCO Biosphere Reserve, the Gangolfsberg nature forest reserve. An illustrative nature trail explains ...

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from Biosphärenzentrum Rhön "Haus der Langen Rhön", NBR e.V.,   Die Rhön
recommended route Difficulty difficult
Distance 81.5 km
Duration 7:15 h
Ascent 1,301 m
Descent 1,290 m

Part of a bike trip from Perl (Moselle) to Eastern Europe on the European long-distance hiking route E 3.

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from Dirk Neubauer,   Community
recommended route Difficulty moderate
Distance 6.6 km
Duration 3:00 h
Ascent 265 m
Descent 265 m

Where half-timbered idyll, old trees, and species-rich dry grasslands meet, a special hiking route awaits: the Extratour Ostheimer.

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from Katharina Happel,   Die Rhön
recommended route Difficulty moderate
Distance 176.2 km
Duration 12:25 h
Ascent 976 m
Descent 1,062 m

The Rhön cycle route takes you through historic towns, along quiet river valleys, and onto the Rhön upland. Discover the Rhön by bike yourselves!

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from Katharina Happel,   Die Rhön
recommended route Difficulty moderate
Distance 47 km
Duration 13:20 h
Ascent 1,264 m
Descent 1,264 m

On this 2- or 3-day Rhönklub route, you experience the upper Ulster valley and the High Rhön and can visit numerous Rhön sights - a route that ...

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from Katharina Happel,   Die Rhön
Hiking Trail · Rhön
Hike to Lichtenburg
Premium content Difficulty easy
Distance 5.7 km
Duration 1:30 h
Ascent 213 m
Descent 213 m

This hiking route takes us to Lichtenburg with its distinctive lookout tower and around the Weyhershauk back to Ostheim.

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from Tobias Ullmann,   ADAC Wanderführer
Premium content Difficulty moderate closed
Distance 118.3 km
Duration 8:25 h
Ascent 902 m
Descent 911 m

At the beginning and end is the salt, in between the history!  On 119 km from Thuringian Bad Salzungen through the High Rhön to Bavarian Bad ...

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from ADAC Hessen-Thüringen e.V.,   ADAC Wanderführer
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Ostheim vor der Rhön is known for its historic old town with half-timbered houses dating back to the 16th century, as well as Glattbach Castle, an impressive Baroque residence dating back to the 18th century. The town parish church of St. Michael with its Romanesque tower is also worth a visit.

Cultural highlights include the annual Kultursommer festival, where concerts and theatre performances take place, as well as the traditional Easter fountain festival in spring.

For culinary delights, regional specialities such as Franconian sauerbraten or hearty potato dishes, as well as the well-known Franconian wines from the nearby vineyards.

In terms of outdoor activities, Ostheim vor der Rhön offers many possibilities: Hike on well-marked trails through the Bavarian Rhön Nature Park or explore the surroundings by bike or mountain bike - especially nice in summer and autumn. In winter, an excursion to the nearby Kreuzberg skiing area with its slopes and cross-country skiing trails is tempting.

Even when it rains, there is plenty to do in Ostheim vor der Rhön: Visit the "Haus Weimann" museum, for example, or relax in one of the local wellness facilities.

It is especially beautiful in Ostheim vor der Rhön in spring, when nature awakens and everything is in bloom. But also in summer and autumn, the region offers an impressive panorama with its colourful forests and vineyards.

Overall, Ostheim vor der Rhön is definitely worth a trip - both for those interested in culture and for nature lovers or active holidaymakers. A travel guide is definitely recommended!

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  • May 10, 2026
    Annika Heinz
    May 10, 2026
    Sehr schöne und gut beschilderte Tour. Die Tour ist sehr abwechslungsreich mit Wald und Wiese und es gibt in regelmäßigen Abständen Rastmöglichkeiten. Leider ist die Burg wegen Sanierungsmaßnahmen vorübergehend geschlossen.
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    Written May 10, 2026
  • October 21, 2025
    Celina Distler
    March 06, 2025
    Tolle Tour
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    Written October 21, 2025
  • October 26, 2024
    Fabian Hartung
    October 26, 2024
    Die Tour startet unweit des Schweinfurter Hauses und führt den Wanderer zunächst zur Thüringer Hütte. Bei beiden Lokalitäten besteht die Möglichkeit zur Einkehr kurz nach Start oder am Ende der Wanderung. Die Wegstrecke bietet anders als der Rhön-Rundweg 6 an der Thüringer Hütte schöne Weitblicke, aber auch Abseits der Buchenwälder mit der Ruine der Gangolfskapelle, den Basaltprismen und dem Teufelskeller (kleiner Abstecher direkt an der Wegstrecke) Highlights. Wer Zeit sparen möchte oder muss, kann auch nur die Basaltprismen und den Teufelskeller besichtigen sowie an der Thüringer Hütte halten. Für die Tour habe ich etwas über 2 Stunden bei 6,4 km und 266 hm benötigt (inkl. Fotostopps).
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    Written October 26, 2024
  • September 08, 2024
    Tim Lührmann
    Tolle Tour. Sehr empfehlenswert. Leider war die Gastronomie auf der Lichtenburg aufgrund von Bauarbeiten geschlossen. Stand09/24. Kräftige Anstiege vor allem zum Gipfelkreuz. Aber das letzte Quäntchen zur Bestnote hat mir gefehlt... Trotzdem super für Wanderer die gerne eine kürzere Tour machen möchten!
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    Written September 08, 2024
  • June 09, 2024
    Gabriella Picciani
    June 09, 2024
    Sehr schöner Wanderweg, im Sommer einfach zu gehen. An der Els entlang, ausreichend Schatten.
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    Written June 09, 2024
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  • May 11, 2024
    Christian Schmitt 
    Eine schöne Tour! Nette Idee die Extratour Ostheimer noch um die Runde zur Königsburg zu erweitern.
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    Written May 11, 2024
  • July 27, 2023
    Andrea Fehr
    Wunderschöne Tour mit tollen Aussichtspunkten. Viele Möglichkeiten zum Rast machen, tolle Bänke laden zum erholen ein. Auch bei schlechtem Wetter zu laufen.
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    Written July 27, 2023
  • April 23, 2023
    O L
    Sehr schöne Rundtour!
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    Written April 23, 2023
  • December 29, 2022
    Matthias Trapp
    Schöne Tour. Einkehr Lichtenburg empfehlenswert.
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    Written December 29, 2022
  • October 10, 2022
    Dagi Dick
    Sehr schöne Tour, Einkehr auf der Lichtenburg,
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    Written October 10, 2022
  • March 05, 2022
    Fabian Hartung
    November 15, 2020
    Schöne kurze Tour mit interessanter Burgruine. Nachtrag vom 11.04.2024 mit neuen Bildern vom 07.04.2024
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    Written March 05, 2022
  • November 14, 2021
    Wolfgang Schillo
    November 09, 2021
    Traumhaft schöne Strecke, sehr abwechslungsreich, mit dem Highlight "Naturschutzgebiet", mit das Beste was ich bis heute in der Rhön erwandern durfte. Es hat einfach ALLES gepasst, und das an einem Novembertag. Sicher werde ich diese Traumstrecke mal in einer schöneren Jahreszeit entgegengesetzt durchwandern. Einfach empfehlenswert!!!!
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    Written November 14, 2021

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