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Lower Franconia
Landkreis Rhön-Grabfeld
Oberelsbach

Gangolfsberg Nature Trail

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Oberelsbach

Gangolfsberg Nature Trail

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Gangolfsberg Nature Trail

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Please check local regulations for: Naturpark Bayerische Rhön

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    Location: Oberelsbach, Landkreis Rhön-Grabfeld, Lower Franconia, Bavaria, Germany

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    3. Gangolfsberg Nature Trail – Blockmeere am Gangolfsberg loop from Roth

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    June 7, 2021

    Great route, especially from the basalt prism wall, it goes over hill and dale. At the beginning there is a lot of information about the different types.

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      June 9, 2023

      Easy forest path, in good shape... really a sight for sore eyes

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        June 1, 2021

        Beautiful forest path, easily accessible with children.

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          August 23, 2022

          You can book local rangers and take guided tours

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            March 30, 2023

            We have included the nature trail in our workshop and project days:
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            Visit to the State Garden Show 2023::
            May 25th - October 3rd, 2023 State Garden Show 94078 Freyung (Bavaria) - Excursion destination Geyersberg with tasting (Mostschenke) 
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              January 25, 2024

              The trail offers an excellent opportunity to discover and understand the diverse nature of the Rhön. The trail leads through dense forests and past fascinating geological formations. Particularly noteworthy is the section from the basalt prism wall, which leads over hill and dale and offers a real adventure for hikers of all ages.

              There are numerous informative boards along the trail that provide insights into the different types of nature and the unique landscapes of the Rhön, such as raised bogs, mountain meadows and semi-natural forests. These educational boards make the nature trail a valuable educational resource that is both entertaining and educational.

              The trail is particularly attractive for families with children as it is easy to walk and offers plenty of opportunities to explore and enjoy nature. Local rangers can also be booked for guided tours to gain an even deeper understanding of the flora, fauna and geology of the region.

              At the top of the Gangolfsberg are the remains of an old rampart, which adds an additional historical context to the natural experience. The view from the summit offers a breathtaking view of the Rhön, which unfolds its own beauty in every season.

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                April 10, 2022

                On the new Buchonia circular trail you can discover all the landscapes of the Rhön around the upper Ulster valley, such as raised bogs, mountain meadows, basalt columns and seas of rubble or natural forests.

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                  December 11, 2024

                  Very well done and highly recommended.

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                    December 13, 2024

                    A very beautiful nature trail with a number of highlights for hikers: the path to the basalt wall is both adventurous and magical. The basalt wall itself is very reminiscent of the Giants Causeway in Northern Ireland. The rest of the nature trail is also very beautiful and educational thanks to the numerous information boards. It is also easy to walk in winter when there is a light covering of snow.

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                      February 2, 2025

                      The Gangolfsberg is located in both the Bavarian Rhön Nature Park and the Rhön Biosphere Reserve. In addition, in 1978 a natural forest reserve was designated on the Gangolfsberg in the mixed beech forest on an area of around 75 hectares. No forestry use takes place in a natural forest reserve. Natural forest communities should be able to develop in such protected areas in their typical locations without human use or maintenance intervention. Natural forest reserves are therefore often referred to as the "primeval forests of tomorrow". The nature trail, a circular walk lasting around two hours, leads through the mixed beech forest on the Gangolfsberg. On the way to the summit you also pass the most impressive evidence of volcanism in the area: a (well-preserved) basalt prism wall. (Bavarian State Forests)

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                        Location: Oberelsbach, Landkreis Rhön-Grabfeld, Lower Franconia, Bavaria, Germany

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