Grabenberg Border Tower – View of Wasserkuppe loop from Frankenheim/Rhön

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Frankenheim/Rhön

Grabenberg Border Tower – View of Wasserkuppe loop from Frankenheim/Rhön

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Grabenberg Border Tower – View of Wasserkuppe loop from Frankenheim/Rhön

01:39

6.23km

60m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: July 30, 2026

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Your route passes through protected areas

Please check local regulations for:

Naturpark Bayerische Rhön

Rhönwald-Grabenberg

Biosphärenreservat Rhön

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1.96 km

Grabenberg Border Tower

Highlight • Monument

The former inner-German border ran through the Lange Rhön nature reserve. There is another watchtower here. The piece of border fence was subsequently rebuilt. Further explanations can be found on information boards on site.

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2.34 km

View of Wasserkuppe

Highlight • Viewpoint

Beautiful view to the Wasserkuppe.

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2.86 km

Schwarzes Moor Information Centre

Highlight • Rest Area

The "Black Moor" is always worth a visit. A super great screed for hiking leads right through. At the same time, you are here at the border triangle of Hesse, …

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3.15 km

Entrance to the "Schwarzes Moor" nature trail

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Beautiful entrance area to the moor with all sorts of information right at the start of the boardwalk tour.

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3.69 km

Rhönhut Core Zone, Rhön Biosphere Reserve

Highlight • Natural Monument

Fantastic hiking trails for everyone

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4.17 km

Former Inner German Border – Kolonnenweg Memorial

Highlight • Historical Site

Nice that we have this time behind us and that freedom can be capitalized

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4.29 km

Rhönwald–Grabenberg Scenic Trail

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Wonderful path over beautiful meadows and a wonderful view of the Rhön.

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4.78 km

Old basalt stone wall in Rhönwald-Grabenberg

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In the past, farmers had to laboriously clear the basalt blocks from fields and meadows and pile them up at the edge so that they could even cultivate the land.

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