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Landkreis Schmalkalden-Meiningen

View of the High Rhön – View of Gerstenstein from Birx loop from Birx

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Landkreis Schmalkalden-Meiningen

View of the High Rhön – View of Gerstenstein from Birx loop from Birx

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4.5

(11)

48

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View of the High Rhön – View of Gerstenstein from Birx loop from Birx

01:34

5.85km

70m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: June 17, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through protected areas

Please check local regulations for:

Naturpark Hessische Rhön

Biosphärenreservat Rhön

Waypoints

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268 m

View of Wasserkuppe and Milseburg

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Great view of the Wasserkuppe on the left and the Milseburg on the right

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2

1.73 km

Viewpoint Over the Basalt Quarry and Rhön Mountains

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Quarries have on the one hand something that destroys the landscape, on the other hand it is also interesting how deeper layers of rock are developed here and an artificial …

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3

3.44 km

Vierzehnheiligen Pilgrimage Monument

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This is where the Rhönwald trail begins and ends near Frankenheim on the Hochrhön. Also ideal for a circular hike, as the plateau is almost flat and has varied forests.

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4

3.50 km

Former Inner German Border Memorial

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5

4.40 km

Old Border Trail (Biosphärenreservat Rhön)

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Old Grenzplattenweg to the Rhönwald car park

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6

4.51 km

View of the High Rhön

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View of the Hochrhön. The Gerstenstein is 500m further on.

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7

4.64 km

View of Gerstenstein from Birx

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Here at the historic boundary stone you have a beautiful view. There is also enough seating.

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8

5.23 km

Land of Stones – Hohe Rhön Discovery Trail, Information Board 21

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Discovery path Hohe Rhön "Land of Stones". Information board no.21

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5.85 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

4.28 km

884 m

613 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

3.02 km

978 m

831 m

782 m

238 m

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Friday 3 July

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