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Regierungsbezirk Kassel

Landkreis Fulda

Gersfeld (Rhön)

Heidelstein summit – View of Schornhecke loop from Rotes Moor

Hiking trails & Routes

Regierungsbezirk Kassel

Landkreis Fulda

Gersfeld (Rhön)

Heidelstein summit – View of Schornhecke loop from Rotes Moor

Easy

4.6

(10)

54

hikers

Heidelstein summit – View of Schornhecke loop from Rotes Moor

01:58

6.76km

190m

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: March 20, 2026

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Your route passes through protected areas

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Kernzonen im bayerischen Teil des Biosphärenreservats Rhön

Naturpark Hessische Rhön

Naturpark Bayerische Rhön

Waypoints

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Parking

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1.43 km

Heidelstein summit

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The border between Bavaria and Hesse runs over the Heidelstein. If you take the time and take a break here, you can enjoy a wonderful view over the Lange Rhön. …

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2

1.95 km

View of the Ulster Valley below Heidelstein

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View of the beautiful Ulster Valley. I can only recommend the Ulstertalradweg.

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3

1.97 km

Heidelstein Core Zone, Rhön Biosphere Reserve

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Information board about the Heidelstein core zone

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4

2.57 km

Rhön Club Memorial at Heidelstein

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Absolute highlight in the Lange Rhön nature reserve. To protect nature, mountain biking in the Long Rhön is only permitted on marked MTB/cycle paths. The paths to the Heidelgenkstein are …

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5

2.89 km

View of Schornhecke

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A great place to rest in slightly finer winter weather

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6

3.86 km

View of Heidelstein

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very interesting for a walk

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7

4.06 km

View of Wasserkuppe

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8

5.93 km

View of the Rhön from below the Heidelstein

Highlight • Viewpoint

Nice rest area to enjoy the great view.

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6.76 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

3.89 km

1.92 km

914 m

Surfaces

2.84 km

2.13 km

1.75 km

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Tuesday 19 May

12°C

8°C

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