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Regierungsbezirk Kassel

Landkreis Fulda

Gersfeld (Rhön)

Ulster Spring – Heidelstein summit loop from Rotes Moor

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Hiking trails & Routes

Germany

Hesse

Regierungsbezirk Kassel

Landkreis Fulda

Gersfeld (Rhön)

Ulster Spring – Heidelstein summit loop from Rotes Moor

Moderate

4.8

(290)

859

hikers

Ulster Spring – Heidelstein summit loop from Rotes Moor

02:19

8.28km

160m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: May 15, 2026

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Kesselrain

Kernzonen im bayerischen Teil des Biosphärenreservats Rhön

Naturpark Hessische Rhön

Naturpark Bayerische Rhön

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1.20 km

Ulster Spring

Highlight • River

The Ulster spring, also called the gold spring, is the origin of the most important inflow of Werra from the Rhön area.

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1.96 km

Kesselrain

Nature Reserve

2.36 km

Golden Spring

Highlight • Natural Monument

I am not sure if the water is safe to drink

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2.56 km

Nature poetry plaque at Kesselrain

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Beautiful stone tablet with a poem about the beauty of nature

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3.88 km

View of Schornhecke

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A great place to rest in slightly finer winter weather

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4.82 km

View of the Ulster Valley below Heidelstein

Highlight • Viewpoint

View of the beautiful Ulster Valley. I can only recommend the Ulstertalradweg.

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5.34 km

The border between Bavaria and Hesse runs over the Heidelstein. If you take the time and take a break here, you can enjoy a wonderful view over the Lange Rhön. The Kreuzberg is easily recognizable by the masts in a southern direction. If visibility is good, the Hohe Meißner can be seen in the north, the Thuringian Forest in the east and the Große Feldberg in the west.

Please be careful when dealing with nature, especially here in the nature reserve. Take the beautiful pictures and memories with you, but above all the garbage and always stay on the paths. Thanks a lot.

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