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Rhön Mountains

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Rhön Mountains

The best mountain hikes in the Rhön Mountains

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Want to explore more of the mountains? In this guide, we’ve reviewed our full collection of mountain hikes in the Rhön Mountains to bring you the top routes in the region. To see which Tour is right for you, browse real photos and tips uploaded by other mountain hikers, see detail-rich breakdowns at the click of a button—and find your perfect route for your next mountain hike in the Rhön Mountains.

Last updated: November 17, 2025

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1. Lenzsteig Via Ferrata Entrance – Lenzsteig via ferrata loop from Karlburg

1.73km

00:43

100m

Hard mountaineering route. Great for any fitness level. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.

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2. Lenzsteig Via Ferrata Entrance – Lenzsteig via ferrata loop from Gambach

4.48km

01:28

170m

Moderate mountaineering route. Great for any fitness level. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.

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3. Edelweiß Viewpoint – Lenzsteig via ferrata loop from Karlburg

3.26km

01:08

130m

Hard mountaineering route. Great for any fitness level. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.

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4. Hutladen Kreuzberg – Kreuzberg Monastery loop from Oberwildflecken

13.8km

04:11

460m

Moderate mountaineering route. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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5. Hutladen Kreuzberg – Kreuzberg Monastery loop from Kilianshof

13.7km

04:12

490m

Moderate mountaineering route. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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6. Pfertskopf loop from Obernhausen

7.58km

02:25

290m

Moderate mountaineering route. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.

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7. Summit of Milseburg loop from Malerdorf Kleinsassen

11.5km

03:43

470m

Moderate mountaineering route. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.

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8. Lenzsteig Via Ferrata Entrance – Faltes-Hütte Parking Lot loop from Karlburg

3.49km

01:06

110m

Moderate mountaineering route. Great for any fitness level. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.

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9. Lenzsteig via ferrata – Edelweiß Viewpoint loop from Gambach

6.33km

01:50

150m

Hard mountaineering route. Great for any fitness level. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.

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10. The Hall of Lights – Kreuzberg Monastery loop from Kilianshof

7.39km

02:25

350m

Moderate mountaineering route. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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The best mountain hikes in the Rhön Mountains

1. Lenzsteig Via Ferrata Entrance – Lenzsteig via ferrata loop from Karlburg

2. Lenzsteig Via Ferrata Entrance – Lenzsteig via ferrata loop from Gambach

3. Edelweiß Viewpoint – Lenzsteig via ferrata loop from Karlburg

4. Hutladen Kreuzberg – Kreuzberg Monastery loop from Oberwildflecken

5. Hutladen Kreuzberg – Kreuzberg Monastery loop from Kilianshof

6. Pfertskopf loop from Obernhausen

7. Summit of Milseburg loop from Malerdorf Kleinsassen

8. Lenzsteig Via Ferrata Entrance – Faltes-Hütte Parking Lot loop from Karlburg

9. Lenzsteig via ferrata – Edelweiß Viewpoint loop from Gambach

10. The Hall of Lights – Kreuzberg Monastery loop from Kilianshof

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