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House on the Border – Hattorf Salt Heap loop from Dorndorf

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House on the Border – Hattorf Salt Heap loop from Dorndorf

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House on the Border – Hattorf Salt Heap loop from Dorndorf

02:33

34.1km

590m

Mountain biking

Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: April 22, 2026

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Öchsenberg

Biosphärenreservat Rhön

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5.88 km

House on the Border

Highlight • Historical Site

This is the building of the former Hoßfeld printing works, where the "Rhönzeitung" was printed from 1893. For tax reasons, the property was expanded in 1924 with an extension beyond …

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6.59 km

Vitus Fountain on Vacha's Market Square

Highlight • Monument

The beautiful historic fountain in front of the town hall is dedicated to the old patron saint of Vacha, Saint Vitus.

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10.8 km

Hattorf Salt Heap

Highlight • Structure

From every angle, the Philippsthal potash mine's spoil heap is a fantastic photo opportunity. Depending on the depth and layer from which the spoil reaches the heap, it displays different …

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14.1 km

Fallen Beech Giant on the Keltenpfad

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This former beech tree is located directly at the hiking car park (to the Celtic village), near the entrance to the Celtic path. It was placed right next to the …

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18.3 km

View from the Celtic Cross on Öchsenberg

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Fantastic views from the Oechsenberg in the Werra and Ulstertal.

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18.3 km

Oechsenberg Hut (Öchsenberg Summit Hut)

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

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18.3 km

View from Öchsenberg

Highlight • Viewpoint

View from the Celtic Cross / Oechsenberg. Rewarding ascent followed by an almost 360 degree panorama. One should not miss the last meters ascent to the solid ladder.

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28.2 km

Bridge of Unity (Werrabrücke Vacha)

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The Werra Bridge Vacha, also known as the Bridge of Unity since 1990, is a 225-meter-long stone arch bridge from the Middle Ages that connects Vacha in Thuringia with Philippsthal …

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34.1 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

15.3 km

6.68 km

5.80 km

3.24 km

1.71 km

1.27 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

20.9 km

8.37 km

2.96 km

967 m

829 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (580 m)

Lowest point (220 m)

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Wednesday 20 May

21°C

11°C

11 %

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House on the Border – Hattorf Salt Heap loop from Dorndorf

House on the Border

Vitus Fountain on Vacha's Market Square

Hattorf Salt Heap

Fallen Beech Giant on the Keltenpfad

View from the Celtic Cross on Öchsenberg

Oechsenberg Hut (Öchsenberg Summit Hut)

View from Öchsenberg

Bridge of Unity (Werrabrücke Vacha)

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