Natural Monuments
GermanyBavariaLower FranconiaLandkreis Bad KissingenOberthulbaViewpoint Over the Eastern Rhön
Natural Monuments
GermanyBavariaLower FranconiaLandkreis Bad KissingenOberthulbaViewpoint Over the Eastern Rhön
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Viewpoint Over the Eastern Rhön
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Location: Oberthulba, Landkreis Bad Kissingen, Lower Franconia, Bavaria, Germany
Tips
September 4, 2025
Running
One of the photos shows the "sunrise bench" on the eastern side of the Büchelberg, facing the village of Hetzlos. There is also, of course, a "sunset bench" on the western side.
Thanks to the paved dirt roads, it's suitable not only for mountain bikes but also for regular bicycles and even strollers (larger wheels are fun) – even if it rained the day before.
Access (also possible by car;
•September 4, 2025
Running
Or from the Bad Brückenau - Hammelburg connecting road (south of the village of Neuwirtshaus), turn east onto the county road (KG39) towards Oberthulba-Hetzlos - Bad Kissingen - Autobahn A7.
After approximately 1 km, turn right at the last opportunity before the Hetzlos town sign (moderate incline).
Afterwards (on the flat), turn sharply right and later sharply left up the hill to the "start."
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Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. You may need to push your bike for some segments of this route.
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Elevation 460 m
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Location: Oberthulba, Landkreis Bad Kissingen, Lower Franconia, Bavaria, Germany