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Rhœn Divide V 1.0

Lukas Wollmann
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Rhœn Divide V 1.0

planned a gravel ride

March 7, 2022

Rhœn Divide V 1.0

Hard

25:49

266km

10.3km/h

6,040m

6,080m

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Overview

Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. You may need to push your bike for some segments of this route. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 13.9 km for 83 m

After 36.3 km for 149 m

After 36.9 km for 695 m

After 104 km for 50 m

After 139 km for 55 m

After 200 km for 83 m

After 223 km for 541 m

After 260 km for 92 m

Most people would complete this in 4-8 days

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Waypoints

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Start point

Train Station

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2.26 km

Solztal Cycle Path Bridge over the River Fulda

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The Solztalradweg is a cycle path between Bad Hersfeld an der Fulda and Philippstal an der Werra. With a few exceptions, the first 15 kilometers run on the former railway …

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3.40 km

Sociable beer garden, invites you to linger and get drunk, best to plan the stop at the end of a tour! 😁

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5.23 km

A nice, small place to stop and refresh yourself on the way to Roteberg, to Wippershainer Höhe or up to Seulingswald. Or at the end of tours.
However, the beer …

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13.9 km

Friedewald Water Castle

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The moated castle of Friedewald was built in the 13th century at this strategic point, because medieval military and long-distance trade routes met here. After it was destroyed in the …

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18.2 km

One of four cabins at the Panoramaweg, but very shady and without vision, but with fresh water, although it is not drinking water.

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19.4 km

Dreienburg Ruins

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The castle ruin Dreienburg (popularly called Alter Keller) is the ruin of a spur castle in the southeastern part of the Dreienberg in the district of the Hessian community Friedewald in the district of Hersfeld-Rotenburg.

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22.6 km

The road was recently resurfaced,

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26.0 km

During the Cold War, depot bunkers, so-called barrier houses, were set up in the forest. It was used to store explosives and detonators for potential road and bridge detonations. These …

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27.4 km

Hilmeser Loch Sinkhole

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The closed hole is the natural monument "Hilmeser Loch". The last depth measured in 2018 by the Cave Research Club Bad Hersfeld e.V. was about 20 m. Reports from the …

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28.0 km

Former location of the Bundeswehr's Delta 1 radar system on Landecker Berg, which monitored the airspace to the east during the Cold War.

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29.0 km

Landecker Plateau Rest Area

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There is more than one seat available at the Landecker Plateau rest area. The Weierfahrt on the Lulluspfad is signposted here. The journey on the Lullus path can be continued on a beautiful easy trail.

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36.6 km

Cairn in the Rhön Forest

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Skill exercise for those left on the ground

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36.8 km

Soisberg Observation Tower

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The effort for the ascent, especially to the viewing platform, is worth it. Up here you have a perfect panoramic view. 🗼🔭

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14

45.1 km

Very nice resting place for hikers or cyclists ;)
And for those who are simply looking for relaxation

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49.5 km

Ulsterberg Summit

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16

52.7 km

View of Sünna and the Öchsenberg

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in the foreground the Ulsterberg, left the Hessian bowling game

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17

54.8 km

Here you stand in front of a stony sea in the history of the earth: in front of you are countless basalt stones, which are created when the earth's mantle …

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56.0 km

Warm Air Vents at Öchsenberg

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If you hold your hand over it, you can feel clearly warm, rising air.

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56.9 km

Because of the hikers and considerate interaction with one another, we pushed our bikes here. Was safer with the autumn leaves on this cool Sunday ;-)

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57.3 km

Nice little hut that provides food and drinks for thirsty throats and empty stomachs!

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21

57.3 km

A bit hard but the view is worth it

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61.0 km

Dietrichsberg Hunting Lodge

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They really meant well here.. nice, well-kept area.. in an emergency you can find a dry spot here somewhere

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64.5 km

Mariengart Monastery Ruins

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Coming from Gehaus, the ruins of the monastery catch the eye at the entrance to Mariengart (district of Wölferbutt). In 1704 the church burned down completely and was not rebuilt.

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66.3 km

Gehaus Castle and Park

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The park and the former Boyneburgsche castle are absolutely worth seeing. The castle dates back to 1711. Today it houses a kindergarten. The park was built in 1876 as an …

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71.2 km

View from Emberghütte

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Due Emberghütte is highly recommended. Next to the house you will find a playground for children, information boards and seating areas for a picnic. While enjoying the view. ⛰️🔭

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71.4 km

Emberghütte Viewpoint

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If the weather cooperates, you can see relatively far. 🔭

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71.8 km

View from Emberg to the Northeast

Highlight • Viewpoint

The Rhön - land of open distances - view from the Emberg to the northeast

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76.3 km

Here on the summit of the Brilleberg you have a wonderful view over the Rhön to the Thuringian Forest and Rennsteig. The Dermbacher Hütte is a popular stop for hikers …

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79.2 km

Höhe Zella

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83.8 km

Hohe Asch

Peak

31

84.4 km

Hohe Asch Summit

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Very good place to rest. A lot of seating. Wonderful silence. 😀

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90.4 km

Umpfen Cliffs

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91.9 km

Rhönliederdichter Andreas Fack was born in Merkers in 1863.

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34

93.4 km

Kaltennordheim Castle

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Built in 1754 instead of the castle

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93.8 km

Rhön Brewery

Highlight • Pub

On the occasion of a brewery, I can't resist - now from a purely literary perspective - and I have to briefly mention the humorist Heinz Erhardt (1909 - 1979), …

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98.2 km

At the Großer Strauch Shelter

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Even the strongest hiker needs a break sometimes 🍺

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98.6 km

View of Kaltensundheim

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101 km

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102 km

Ellerhäuschen Shelter

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The so-called "Ellerhäuschen" belongs to the forest. You can also have a campfire or barbecue.

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102 km

Singletrack at Eisenacher Haus

Highlight (Segment) • MTB Park

Good flow downhill with some roots and several smooth rocks that are best just flown over.
You have to be a little more careful going uphill to avoid slipping on one of the stones.

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104 km

Eisenacher Haus

Highlight • Mountain Hut

Until the 1920s, there was a simple log house on the elbow, built by the Kaltensundheim branch of the Rhönklub. It was replaced by a simple stone bench made from …

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104 km

Great view towards Staufelsberg/Engelsberg and Wartburgkreis. To enjoy the whole view, you should go on the sail.

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105 km

Start of the nature trail with a total of 4km. Next door is a board with an overview map.

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106 km

Thuringian Rhön House

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It's always worth stopping here for a meal. Good food and hospitality

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109 km

Here is an old abandoned shooting range

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110 km

Although only a little over 745 meters high, the Buchschirmberg is one of the most impressive vantage points in the Rhön. Depending on the viewing direction, Wasserkuppe, Milseburg, the Ulster …

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110 km

Buchschirmberg Viewing Platform

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Great mountain with a view of the Wasserkuppe and Milseburg.

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111 km

Thomas Morus House

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No public campsite, but with a tent area for groups. I guess they won't drive away a cyclist with a tent. The view is fantastic! When we were there it …

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114 km

REWE Oliver Jahn

Supermarket

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115 km

The Milseburg cycle path starts here

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117 km

Shortly behind the junction of the Ulstertalradweg from Milseburgradweg, the route of the latter leads over the Scheppenbach, which can also be crossed on a small footbridge with a good view of the bridge.

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117 km

Milseburgradweg Cycle Path

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The Milseburgradweg is very well developed (former railway line of the Biebertalbahn) and is also easy to drive with children. We recommend starting the Ulstertal Cycle Path in Hilders. It …

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118 km

Storage facilities, seating, large information board for cyclists

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121 km

Beautiful inscription on the loading system, which used to have a rail connection.

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123 km

The Milseburg station is a popular resting place today. There is the honey cake and wax museum - gallery cafe.

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124 km

Milseburg Tunnel

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A great feeling to drive through the Milseburgtunnel. In summer it is a very nice refreshment. It also houses bats. From November to mid-April the tunnel is closed, but there …

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125 km

Milseburg Tunnel

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It's great that you can drive through.
But it's freezing cold in the tunnel.

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126 km

really something for 'climbing friends' the ascent from the station is not without

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129 km

Milseburg

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Nothing there with a hut...🥹... too bad actually

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130 km

View of the Milseburg

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The view doesn't come for nothing... it's okay to sweat a little... but hello... a must

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130 km

Bubenbader Stein

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Nice for fast climbing!

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132 km

Grabenhöfchen Hotel and Restaurant

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Hotel and restaurant with beer garden. see also grabenhoefchen.de

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134 km

Marian Grotto Abtsroda

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Very beautiful and well-kept Mariengrotte, where you should pause for a moment. Good opportunity for a rest.

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135 km

Former Clay Mine in Abtsroda

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The former Abstroda clay pit is located here. An information board provides further information on clay mining in the pit.

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135 km

Abtsroda Trail

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That was pretty intense.
degenerated into sliding,

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137 km

Summit of Abtsrodaer Kuppe

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The Abtsrodaer Kuppe is wrongly marginalized next to the dominant Wasserkuppe. Here you can experience the history of the earth very vividly based on the geological formation. It also offers an excellent vantage point over the entire Kuppenrhön.

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138 km

Radome on the Wasserkuppe

Highlight • Summit

Instead of a summit cross, there is a summit stone, almost inconspicuous next to the towering radome and significant landmark of the Wasserkuppe.

If the weather is right, the view from up here is simply fantastic.

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139 km

Walter Snack Bar (Wasserkuppe)

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Cool drinks, an exceptionally nice battery emergency charging service, inexpensive snacks. A great pit stop after the climb.

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140 km

Fulda Spring

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Everything has to start small, and that also applies to the Fulda and its remarkable journey to the confluence with the Werra, which comes from Thuringia, and then flows from …

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143 km

Boardwalk Trail Through the Rotes Moor

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Beautiful and interesting Moorlehrpfad with good explanations regarding the plants and animals. Way is suitable for wheelchair users and strollers.

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145 km

NABU House at the Red Moor

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At the NABU house there is not only a snack station and the opportunity to have a coffee. The building is a nature experience center and visitors can find out …

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146 km

Ulster Spring

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The Ulster spring, also called the gold spring, is the origin of the most important inflow of Werra from the Rhön area.

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149 km

Schornhecke Rest Area

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Gladly accepted free hiking parking lot with all kinds of information about corresponding hiking trails

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151 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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155 km

View of Kreuzberg

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You have a nice view to the Kreuzberg from here

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160 km

Gersfeld Market Square

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Who wants to know what the Rhönhase used to look like
There he stands and sticks out his tongue

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160 km

Public Water Fountain

Public Water Fountain

160 km

Edeka

Supermarket

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165 km

Große Nalle Quarry

Highlight • Natural

On, on and around the Nalle you can drive in the summer Super in the shade

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167 km

The fence has a lock this year. However, you will find a way under or over it:)

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168 km

Hohe Geis

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The Hohe Geis is located between Schmalnau and Gersfeld and is easy to hike on.

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171 km

Horstberg Shelter

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Always good to know where you can assume! 😀

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172 km

Gichenbach Castle

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177 km

Hohe Kammer Hunting Lodge

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The Hohe Kammer hunting lodge was probably built in 1775 under Prince-Bishop Heinrich von Bibra. King Ludwig the first was happy to go grouse hunting at the Jadhütte when he was in the nearby Staatsbad Bad Brückenau for a cure.

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182 km

Will Brewery Motten

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The once family-run Hochstiftlichen brewery in Bavaria, formerly Will-Bräu, can look back on a proud history of over 200 years. The regional family brewery is firmly rooted in the region …

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184 km

Rhine/Weser watershed

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Very steep ascent to the observation tower, even with an e-bike

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185 km

Mottener Haube Observation Tower

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The path climbs steeply and historic border stones from 1729 show that you are now directly on the Hessian-Bavarian border path. The effort of the climb is followed, assuming good …

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186 km

Kleine Haube

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The small hood can easily be overlooked, in contrast to the large hood there is nothing special.

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188 km

Shelter at Großer Seifig

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Looks more like a bus stop.. you are not allowed to open here with many people

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191 km

View of Speicherz

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Wonderful view of Speicherz

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194 km

Mönchsplatte

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Nice clearing in the forest.

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195 km

Calvary Monument at Volkersberg

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High above the village of Volkers stands the former Volkersberg Monastery. A pilgrimage site existed here as early as 1378. A Franciscan monastery was founded to care for the pilgrims; …

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199 km

The Sinntor is not anymore.
Here, however, still remains old buildings of the houses of ordinary people.
The condition is very appealing, not least by the design of the quarter by the residents.

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201 km

Drinking water source

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Water stops running. Tip in the state bath are 3 sources.

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203 km

Opening times Tues- Fri 9-12 am & 2 pm-5pm, Sat Sun and public holidays 10 am-5pm, closed on Mondays.
Entry 6 euros
Over 200 rare bikes 🚲
The museum shop …

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204 km

Wernarz Shelter

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Very nicely located directly on the hiking trail with a lot of mushroom pictures

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210 km

Dreistelzturm Observation Tower

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Around the Dreistelz there are many old stocks of beech and noble deciduous trees, in which an enormous variety of species can be found. That is why a core zone …

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212 km

very nice piece of forest path towards Dreistelz

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223 km

Lindenstumpf Geological Site

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From Schondra Comment you can easily get to the lime tree stump on foot or bike, it is also easy to get to by car, here you have to park …

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230 km

Willkommhaus

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The welcome house is a sandstone and half-timbered building between Neuwirtshaus and Schönderling from 1842. The welcome house was built as a so-called forestry or forest protection building to provide …

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232 km

On the weekend after Ascension takes place every year the two-day Kreuzberg pilgrimage of the Sendelbach parish of St. Joseph with more than 100 participants. Sendelbach is a district of Lohr am Main in the Bavarian Spessart.

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237 km

Viewpoint Over the Eastern Rhön

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Gorgeous view

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240 km

Juliusspital Quarry

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In the past, it was quite common for forest owners to pick up the material for road construction from their own forest if they had the right material. (not too …

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241 km

Windheim Quarry

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Former shell limestone quarry in Windheim (Wartmannsroth). The quarry is home to interesting (though not necessarily lush) flora and fauna.

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247 km

The crooked corridor "Gisela Kreuz" stands on the Sodenberg and dates back to 1299.
Near the cross, the legend of this cross and Gisela von Thüngen are told on a blackboard.
If you want to read the legend again:
rhoenfuehrer.de/aktivitaeten/wandern/sagenwanderungen/sagenwanderung-gisela-kreuz/801

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248 km

When the weather is right, the view is gigantic. All-round view from the Spessart to the Rhön and from the Hassberge to the Steigerwald.

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249 km

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252 km

Spinning Maid's Cross

Highlight • Monument

Here at the border point of three principalities (Mainz, Fulda and Würzburg) stands a corridor with a not-so-commonplace legend.
A very nice summary of the story you have in Ochsenthal:
ochsenthal.de/karte/bilder/spinnmagdkreuz.htm

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255 km

Lourdes Grotto Weyersfeld

Highlight • Religious Site

The history of the cave dates back to 1899, when a certain Josef Dertinger founded this place as the Lourdes Grotto.

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257 km

This is building 176.
This is a dirt road underpass of the planned Reichsautobahn "46".

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260 km

Schönau Monastery Church

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Definitely visit from the outside as well as from the inside ... also with a beautiful view of the Saale to the left of the church

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260 km

A beautiful view of the Saale

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266 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

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164 km

32.3 km

31.4 km

25.8 km

8.63 km

2.11 km

719 m

511 m

Surfaces

116 km

80.8 km

38.2 km

22.1 km

5.93 km

3.13 km

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