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Landkreis Rhön-Grabfeld
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Golden Spring – Ulster Spring loop from Kesselrain

Moderate

4.7

(6)

71

runners

Golden Spring – Ulster Spring loop from Kesselrain

01:23

11.8km

180m

Running

Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: July 2, 2026

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Your route passes through protected areas

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Kernzonen im bayerischen Teil des Biosphärenreservats Rhön

Kesselrain

Naturpark Bayerische Rhön

Naturpark Hessische Rhön

Waypoints

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Start point

Parking

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1

137 m

Root Path in the Rhön Biosphere Reserve

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At the Heidelstein transmitter there is a great view

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2

1.00 km

Golden Spring

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I am not sure if the water is safe to drink

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1.28 km

Ulster Spring Stream

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The Ulster rises from several sources on the northern slope of the Heidelstein. The summit is in Franconia in the Rhön-Grabfeld district. It is 925 meters above sea level. The …

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2.16 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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5

3.42 km

Loipenhaus Hochrhöner

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Ideal starting point for a ski tour. ❄️

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6

3.43 km

From the crossroads, various easy-to-navigate circular routes go in all directions

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7

5.10 km

I can only agree with the hiking tip - mystical and bizarre - you don't see that very often

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11.7 km

Schornhecke Parking Area

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ideal starting point for tours of all kinds

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11.8 km

End point

Parking

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

10.6 km

985 m

114 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

7.98 km

2.99 km

767 m

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Highest point (880 m)

Lowest point (790 m)

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Tuesday 7 July

17°C

12°C

35 %

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