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Landkreis Rhön-Grabfeld

Bischofsheim an der Rhön

View of Sandberg – View from the summit of Kreuzberg loop from Sinnquellgebiet und Arnsbergsüdhang

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Germany

Bavaria

Lower Franconia

Landkreis Rhön-Grabfeld

Bischofsheim an der Rhön

View of Sandberg – View from the summit of Kreuzberg loop from Sinnquellgebiet und Arnsbergsüdhang

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View of Sandberg – View from the summit of Kreuzberg loop from Sinnquellgebiet und Arnsbergsüdhang

01:24

5.00km

100m

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: August 3, 2026

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Naturpark Bayerische Rhön

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336 m

The steps up to Kreuzberg

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The view at the 3 crosses is unbeatable. It is best to spend the night in the monastery, then you can also take excellent sunset pictures in good weather conditions.

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1.40 km

Kreuzberg Circular Trail

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Beautiful circular hiking trail that is suitable for the whole family and is definitely worthwhile when you are on the Kreuzberg.

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1.67 km

View of Sandberg

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In the southeast wind you can watch the paragliders at the start and at the soar

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2.26 km

Kreuzberg Summit Cross

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Beautiful summit cross on the Kreuzberg. It stands slightly above the three Golgotha crosses, near the television tower.

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2.34 km

View from the summit of Kreuzberg

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Great panoramic view, avoid weekends !!

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2.89 km

Golgotha Crosses

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Regardless of wind and weather, the group sits enthroned on the highest mountain in Franconia

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3.35 km

Beautiful forest

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Beautiful and at this time of year (end of May) bright green forests.

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3.78 km

View of the Kreuzberg Transmitter

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If the weather had been like it was 2 hours later… we would have seen more

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5.00 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

3.30 km

869 m

802 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

3.33 km

857 m

714 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Weather

Wednesday 2 September

19°C

11°C

76 %

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Comments

January 6, 2024,Kleine Runde am Kreuzberg

Every (almost) year... the annual tour to Kreuzberg on Epiphany... since my mother was there, I had to make the tour shorter.

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January 6, 2025,traditionelle Wanderung am 6. Januar am Kreuzberg

On Epiphany we always traditionally go to Kreuzberg. Since my mother can no longer walk so well, the route is much shorter than usual. I also have to say that almost all the paths were icy, so you have to be very careful on the path.

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April 21, 2024,Rhön ⛰️🌱 : Kreuzberg - Kleine Gipfelrunde ☘️

Nice little round on the Kreuzberg ✝️✝️✝️, the holy mountain of the Franconians ⛪️, with about 20 cm of snow 😁

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September 1, 2022,Kreuzberg

A round over the Kreuzberg. The first time we came to the monastery, there were crowds and queues at the food counters, so we walked around first. The view is great, especially in the direction of Sandberg. At the top, even at the crosses, you can see more on the panel than in real life!
After descending the stairs we …

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April 8, 2023,Tour Nummer 1 um den Kreuzberg

Always exciting where many people only go to one sight and ignore the rest. This tour is easy to do with children and offers some exciting views from Kreuzberg down.

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August 11, 2024,Tag 2 - 2 Etappe: Rhön-Rundweg 1 Kreuzberg

Small final day tour with a stop at the Kreuzberg monastery after the extra tour Wasserkuppe at about 30° 🌞

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View of Sandberg – View from the summit of Kreuzberg loop from Sinnquellgebiet und Arnsbergsüdhang

The steps up to Kreuzberg

Kreuzberg Circular Trail

View of Sandberg

Kreuzberg Summit Cross

View from the summit of Kreuzberg

Golgotha Crosses

Beautiful forest

View of the Kreuzberg Transmitter

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