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Landkreis Bad Kissingen

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Pilsterstein – Pilsterstein Viewpoint loop from Kothen

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Germany

Bavaria

Lower Franconia

Landkreis Bad Kissingen

Motten

Pilsterstein – Pilsterstein Viewpoint loop from Kothen

Easy

4.8

(10)

hikers

Pilsterstein – Pilsterstein Viewpoint loop from Kothen

01:15

4.62km

70m

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 6, 2026

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Your route passes through protected areas

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Naturpark Bayerische Rhön

Biosphärenreservat Rhön

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1.07 km

Pilstersteine Rock Formation

Highlight • Natural Monument

The small detour to the rocks is worth it

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1.08 km

Pilsterstein Volcanic Vent and Healing Spring

Highlight • Volcano

The trail up is pretty steep, so a battery is helpful! You can't run up the gaz.

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1.09 km

Pilsterstein

Highlight • Natural Monument

A wonderful stage destination on every hike... optically very appealing.. geologically interesting to see this volcanic vent

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3.77 km

Pilsterstein Viewpoint

Highlight • Viewpoint

So if the sight doesn't warm the hiker's heart..

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3.79 km

Beaver Lodge in Bavarian Rhön Nature Park

Highlight • Natural

This is where the little furry landscape architect lets off steam...😏

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4.09 km

Kothener Sauerbrunnen (Pilster Spring)

Highlight • Natural Monument

For general reassurance... the only mysterious being at the time I was there was yours truly, so nothing wild.
The water... tried it... Tastes different... but good

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4.62 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

1.96 km

1.86 km

387 m

366 m

Surfaces

1.76 km

1.25 km

706 m

674 m

183 m

Elevation

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Highest point (450 m)

Lowest point (390 m)

Weather

Tuesday 1 September

20°C

10°C

35 %

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Pilsterstein – Pilsterstein Viewpoint loop from Kothen

Pilstersteine Rock Formation

Pilsterstein Volcanic Vent and Healing Spring

Pilsterstein

Pilsterstein Viewpoint

Beaver Lodge in Bavarian Rhön Nature Park

Kothener Sauerbrunnen (Pilster Spring)

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