Francis Trail (Path of Reflection) – Thuringian Hut loop from Gangolfsberg

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Germany

Bavaria

Lower Franconia

Landkreis Rhön-Grabfeld

Ostheim vor der Rhön

Francis Trail (Path of Reflection) – Thuringian Hut loop from Gangolfsberg

Easy

4.7

(153)

510

hikers

Francis Trail (Path of Reflection) – Thuringian Hut loop from Gangolfsberg

01:04

3.68km

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: September 26, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through protected areas

Please check local regulations for:

Kernzonen im bayerischen Teil des Biosphärenreservats Rhön

Naturpark Bayerische Rhön

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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1.77 km

Francis Trail (Path of Reflection)

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Beautiful circular hiking trail with various stations to linger, read and think about it

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1.91 km

Brother Moon and Sibling Stars Tower (Franziskusweg Station 4)

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Enter, close the door and you will see the starry sky

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1.96 km

Sun Disc – Station 5 Sister Sun (Franziskusweg Rhön)

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Beautiful circular hiking trail with various stations to linger, read and think about it

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2.09 km

Franziskusweg – Station 6: Brother Death

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Impressive woodwork against a well-chosen background

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2.36 km

Cairns on the Franziskusweg

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You know them from everywhere now...

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3.09 km

Alles, Was Atmet, Lobe Den Herrn sculpture on the Franziskusweg

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Well integrated into the surrounding landscape... you should have seen it before

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3.38 km

Head Sculpture on the Franziskusweg

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Beautiful work of art along the way, a moment to linger…

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3.54 km

Thuringian Hut

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Great location with a fantastic view of the Rhön. Delicious & good home cooking.

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3.68 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

2.47 km

1.11 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

3.18 km

359 m

104 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Weather

Wednesday 21 October

11°C

5°C

45 %

Additional weather tips

Max wind speed: 23.0 km/h

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Comments

February 25, 2024,Runde der Dankbarkeit - Der Franziskusweg

I wanted to walk the St. Francis Way today, out of gratitude because my operations went so well, I will soon be able to walk again without pain, and I have a partner at my side who has patiently walked with me through all the valleys of misery.
A lovingly designed path that really makes you think.

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March 9, 2025,Franziskusweg an der Thüringer Hütte

Today I took advantage of the great weather to walk the Way of St. Francis. A great route and very nice stations to reflect on.

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May 1, 2024,Franziskusweg Berggasthof Thüringer Hütte

Beautiful walk at the Thüringer Hütte in the Bavarian Rhön

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January 15, 2025,Rhön - Unterwegs in der Rhön - Franziskusweg

Since Komoot is constantly acting up and keeps crashing or simply stopping the recording, I have to use another app to record the tours. APE@Map

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April 15, 2022,Franziskusweg – Thüringer Hütte Runde von Roth

A wonderful family tour, starting from the Steinkopf hiking car park, below the Türinger Hütte in the direction of the Rhön Park Hotel, with lots of variety. Ideal for a relatively manageable short hike with the children. I would not recommend children in prams on the tour, but if they did, then with a child carrier.

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November 19, 2021,Auf dem Franziskus Rundweg ab Thüringer Hütte / Rhön

Entire hike with description and pictures on my Facebook page "Hiking SW and surroundings"

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January 20, 2024,Franziskusweg

From the Thuringia Hut parking lot, start of the tour. My 100th short but very beautiful one, the snow made me feel like I was in a fairy tale, everything looks completely different than in summer. I was able to recharge my batteries and the dog is tired too 😁.

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