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Landkreis Bad Kissingen

Philosopher Statue loop from Merkur Privatbank

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Lower Franconia

Landkreis Bad Kissingen

Philosopher Statue loop from Merkur Privatbank

Easy

3.9

(13)

49

hikers

Philosopher Statue loop from Merkur Privatbank

00:46

2.79km

50m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: September 26, 2026

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Kernzonen im bayerischen Teil des Biosphärenreservats Rhön

Naturpark Bayerische Rhön

Waypoints

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Start point

Parking

1

1.34 km

Viewpoint with Amalberga Statue

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Allegedly nobody knows if the figures were put up, only a former mayor of Hammelburg knew the secret, but he has already passed away.

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2

1.52 km

View of the Franconian Saale Valley from Ofenthaler Berg

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The Franconian Saale is a northeastern tributary of the Main in Bavarian Lower Franconia. It rises in Grabfeld near Bad Königshofen, runs along the southern edge of the Rhön and …

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3

1.52 km

Philosopher Statue

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philosopher

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4

1.53 km

Seated Man Sculpture, Naturpark Bayerische Rhön

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It's worth driving up here, beautiful view

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5

1.72 km

Paragliding and Hang Gliding Launch Site in the Rhön Biosphere Reserve

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6

1.79 km

View of the Satellite Dishes from Ofenthaler Berg

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Sloping terrain for paragliders and hang gliders. The owner community is the DFC Hammelburg e.V. The Ofenthaler Berg is ideal for flying when there is a south-easterly wind. Guest flights …

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7

1.98 km

View of the Vineyards in Naturpark Bayerische Rhön

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Great view over the vineyards

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8

2.05 km

Vineyards on Ofenthalerberg

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In or over the vineyards it is different in every season, but always beautiful!

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2.79 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

2.50 km

181 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

1.46 km

727 m

586 m

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Saturday 26 September

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Comments

April 29, 2025,Blick auf die Weinberge – Fränkische Saale Runde von Westheim

Short walk near Hammelburg... a change of scenery after a few weeks 🤒

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