Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: January 22, 2026

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Kernzonen im bayerischen Teil des Biosphärenreservats Rhön

Naturpark Bayerische Rhön

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594 m

View of Rother Kuppe

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The path is quite steep here. But the view is worth it! Great view of the Rother Kuppe!

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1.98 km

Forest Path in Naturpark Bayerische Rhön

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Very nice forest path, on the way to the Basalt Lake or the Thüringer Hütte

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2.37 km

View of Heidelstein

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Between Ilmenberg and Basaltsee at the Steinernen Haus, the view opens up to Heidelstein, the fourth highest mountain in the Rhön at 925.7m above sea level on the Bavarian-Hessian border.

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2.63 km

View of the Eisbach

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3.20 km

View Over the Plateau to Heidelstein

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You hardly notice that it is so high here... strolling on the plain... and suddenly you are at the summit... unexpectedly

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3.27 km

Dream Trail Between Basalt Lake and the Witch House

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Magnificent landscape, easy to hike for 'everyone'

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4.69 km

Basalt Lake at the Stone House

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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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7.15 km

View of the Bavarian Rhön Nature Park

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9.71 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

7.62 km

1.94 km

109 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

4.74 km

3.17 km

1.57 km

219 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Friday 3 April

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7°C

57 %

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