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Lower Franconia

Landkreis Rhön-Grabfeld

Ostheim vor der Rhön

Lichtenburg Castle – Weyhershauk Summit Cross loop from Ostheim vor der Rhön

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Germany

Bavaria

Lower Franconia

Landkreis Rhön-Grabfeld

Ostheim vor der Rhön

Lichtenburg Castle – Weyhershauk Summit Cross loop from Ostheim vor der Rhön

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Lichtenburg Castle – Weyhershauk Summit Cross loop from Ostheim vor der Rhön

01:03

8.31km

230m

Running

Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 16, 2026

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Naturpark Bayerische Rhön

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Start point

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4.48 km

Lichtenburg Castle

Highlight • Castle

The Lichtenburg is Ostheim's landmark and was first mentioned in a document in the 12th century. It is very well signposted as the destination of several hiking trails. From the well-preserved castle tower you have a fantastic view of the Rhön, the Grabfeld and the Thuringian Forest. Below the keep is the mighty main gate. Festivals, concerts and other events create a range of leisure activities that keep the Lichtenburg alive. In addition, the financial gain is used to keep the castle in good condition.

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6.03 km

Weyhershauk Summit Cross

Highlight • Summit

The Weyhershauk is a nature reserve in the Rhön biosphere reserve. On the natural history trail, hikers can get to know the northernmost occurrence of an important dry habitat in Bavaria. It is one of the most valuable areas due to its species-rich equipment with a large variety of animal and plant species.

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6.51 km

View of Lichtenburg

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No matter from which point on the Weyhershaugk: the views are really great. You can let your gaze wander down the Streutal or up to the Hochrhön.

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7.24 km

Ostheim Waterworks Trailhead (Extratour Der Ostheimer)

Highlight • Parking

The hiker's car park is on Burgstrasse in Ostheim. Here, a large playground and other parking spaces invite you to linger. The car park is also the starting point for the extra tour "Der Ostheimer", which shows the diversity of the Rhön natural and cultural landscape over a length of almost 7 km.

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7.38 km

Ostheim Waterworks

Highlight • Monument

The "Wasserschlößchen", as the waterworks is popularly known, is located on Burgstrasse in Ostheim. Here, a large playground and parking spaces invite you to linger. The car park is also the starting point for the extra tour "Der Ostheimer", which shows the diversity of the Rhön natural and cultural landscape over a length of almost 7 km.

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8.31 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

4.05 km

1.93 km

1.47 km

851 m

Surfaces

3.46 km

2.07 km

1.58 km

954 m

239 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Wednesday 1 July

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11°C

14 %

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Lichtenburg Castle – Weyhershauk Summit Cross loop from Ostheim vor der Rhön

Lichtenburg Castle

Weyhershauk Summit Cross

View of Lichtenburg

Ostheim Waterworks Trailhead (Extratour Der Ostheimer)

Ostheim Waterworks

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