One of the highlights of the “Celtic Path” hiking route is undoubtedly the panoramic view from the summit of the Öchsenberg with the Celtic cross, which was shaped by decades of basalt mining. There are several benches up there and a little further down there is a hut that is open on weekends.

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Nico

May 26, 2023

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An absolute hiking highlight that needs to be explored here

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Susanne

May 6, 2021

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Put on sturdy shoes and off you go 🥰 great route and lots to discover. The view is super nice ❤️

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Best Hikes to Öchsenberg Summit and Celtic Cross

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1. Extratour "Keltenpfad": Vacha – Rhön

15.1km

04:23

400m

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.

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2. Basalt cliff at Öchsenberg – Sünna Celtic Village loop from Wölferbütt

8.08km

02:24

250m

240m

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

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3. Sünna Celtic Village – Basalt cliff at Öchsenberg loop from Sünna

8.57km

02:37

310m

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

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Elevation 660 m

Weather

Saturday 24 January

-1°C

-8°C

14 %

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Max wind speed: 8.0 km/h

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Location: Vacha, Wartburgkreis, Thuringia, Germany

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Öchsenberg Summit and Celtic Cross

1. Extratour "Keltenpfad": Vacha – Rhön

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3. Sünna Celtic Village – Basalt cliff at Öchsenberg loop from Sünna

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