Empfertshausen is a municipality located in the Wartburgkreis district of Thuringia, Germany. Situated within the UNESCO Biosphere Reserve Rhön, the region features the picturesque Rhön Mountains, characterized by rolling hills, dense forests, and open plateaus. This diverse terrain provides a suitable environment for several outdoor activities, including hiking, touring cycling, road cycling, mountain biking, and more.
Empfertshausen offers a range of outdoor activities across more than 30 routes. These routes cater to several sports like…
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Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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47
hikers
25.5km
07:34
780m
790m
Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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hikers
15.9km
04:42
460m
460m
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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30
hikers
8.72km
02:23
140m
140m
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
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48
riders
38.1km
02:22
410m
410m
Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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34.1km
02:13
370m
370m
Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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29
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19.6km
01:11
160m
160m
Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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riders
18.8km
01:22
320m
320m
Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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36
riders
39.6km
01:55
200m
200m
Moderate road ride. Great for any fitness level. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride.

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21
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50.5km
02:24
540m
550m
Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

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23.8km
00:57
120m
120m
Easy road ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

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22
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28.9km
01:23
340m
350m
Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.
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34
runners
12.6km
01:19
80m
80m
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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runners
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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runners
11.1km
01:10
80m
80m
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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runners
5.93km
00:37
50m
50m
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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23
riders
17.3km
00:59
90m
90m
Easy mountain bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Suitable for all skill levels.

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riders
33.8km
02:29
520m
520m
Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary.

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11
riders
18.9km
01:22
300m
300m
Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels.

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7
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Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary.
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26.1km
01:36
370m
370m
Moderate gravel ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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27.6km
01:52
410m
410m
Moderate gravel ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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3
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60.1km
03:55
1,050m
1,050m
Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

2
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25.3km
01:33
370m
370m
Moderate gravel ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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Empfertshausen offers a variety of outdoor activities, including Hiking, Touring cycling, Road cycling, Mountain biking, Jogging, and Gravel biking. The region features 31 routes for exploration.
Empfertshausen is located within the UNESCO Biosphere Reserve Rhön, featuring the picturesque Rhön Mountains. The landscape includes rolling hills, dense forests, and open plateaus, providing diverse terrain.
Yes, Empfertshausen offers easy hiking options. Specific routes and guidance can be found in the Easy hikes around Empfertshausen guide.
Empfertshausen is known for numerous hiking trails, including sections of the main Rhönklub hiking trail. A comprehensive overview of routes is available in the Hiking around Empfertshausen guide.
Yes, Empfertshausen provides routes suitable for families. The Family-friendly hikes around Empfertshausen guide offers specific recommendations.
Empfertshausen offers routes for touring cycling, road cycling, and mountain biking. Guides such as Cycling around Empfertshausen and Road Cycling Routes around Empfertshausen provide detailed information.
Yes, Empfertshausen has mountain biking trails. Information on these routes can be found in the MTB Trails around Empfertshausen guide.
Yes, the region offers gravel biking opportunities. The Gravel biking around Empfertshausen guide highlights suitable routes through woodlands and villages.
Key viewpoints include Noah's Segel Observation Tower on the Ellenbogen and the Auersburg Castle Ruins, both offering extensive vistas. The Buchschirmberg also provides impressive views of the Rhön landscape.
Routes in Empfertshausen have been explored by more than 54,000 visitors. They hold an average rating of 4.64 out of 5 stars based on over 14,000 ratings.
Yes, Empfertshausen offers traffic-free options for cyclists. The Traffic-free bike rides around Empfertshausen guide provides details on these routes.
Komoot offers several guides for Empfertshausen, including those for Easy hikes, Family-friendly hikes, Cycling, Road Cycling, MTB Trails, Running Trails, and Gravel biking.

