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Würzburger Karl-Straub-Haus – Basalt Lake Tintenfass loop from Riedenberg

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Germany
Bavaria
Lower Franconia
Landkreis Bad Kissingen
Riedenberg

Würzburger Karl-Straub-Haus – Basalt Lake Tintenfass loop from Riedenberg

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3.3

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8

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Würzburger Karl-Straub-Haus – Basalt Lake Tintenfass loop from Riedenberg

01:07

8.79km

320m

Running

Hard run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: August 7, 2026

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Your route passes through protected areas

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Farnsberg - Totnansberg

Naturpark Bayerische Rhön

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649 m

Viewpoint with bench overlooking the Kuppenrhön

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A shady spot... table, benches and even a rotten lounger... great view including when others are panting up the slope...😏

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2

1.54 km

Very good starting point for many hikes in the Black Mountains. Berghaus and Würzburger Haus in close proximity.

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3

1.81 km

Würzburger Karl-Straub-Haus

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The Würzburger Haus is an ideal destination or can be used as an intermediate destination on hiking tours (e.g. hut tour 15 km or Kuppenweg 10 km). A beautiful dining …

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4

1.85 km

Great insight into the basalt lake. By the way, bathing is forbidden here

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5

1.89 km

Once again here in the Rhön.. View far into the distance

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8.24 km

Basalt Lake Tintenfass

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Absolute hiking highlight and highly recommended. As tempting as it is, bathing is prohibited here to protect nature and animals in the Black Mountains Nature Reserve. Thank you for sticking …

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8.26 km

View of the Teufels Tintenfass

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The geotope "Devil's Inkwell" here on the Farnsberg is rightly one of the main attractions of the Black Mountains 👍

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8.68 km

Rhön Mountain Lodge

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Newly built mountain hut with good accommodation and tasty food (self-service). Good starting point for hikes in the Bavarian Rhön. Free hiking parking directly in front of the hut.

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8.79 km

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Way Types & Surfaces

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6.90 km

1.19 km

624 m

< 100 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

2.64 km

1.95 km

1.66 km

1.38 km

1.06 km

108 m

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