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Landkreis Rhön-Grabfeld

Ostheim vor der Rhön

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

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Germany

Bavaria

Lower Franconia

Landkreis Rhön-Grabfeld

Ostheim vor der Rhön

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

Moderate

4.9

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

03:36

12.4km

330m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: April 29, 2026

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Naturpark Bayerische Rhön

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332 m

Gate Bridge, Ostheim vor der Rhön

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The gate bridge is one of the oldest preserved structures in Ostheim. It was built in 1609 as a two-lane bridge with four round arches and two mighty central pillars …

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2.56 km

Weyhershauk Ascent

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This trail takes hikers to the Weyhershauk vantage point when climbing the summit. The Weyhershauk is a nature reserve in the Rhön biosphere reserve. On the natural history trail, hikers …

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3.14 km

Loungers With Panoramic View in Naturpark Bayerische Rhön

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A comfortable place for a rest. The view from here is magnificent!

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3.19 km

View of the valley and Lichtenburg Castle from Weyhershauk

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Great view, can only be recommended 😍

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3.22 km

Weyhershauk Summit Cross

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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 …

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4.78 km

Lichtenburg Castle

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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 …

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9.81 km

Bench with panoramic view of Ostheim

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Just a great view!

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12.2 km

Fortified church Ostheim vor der Rhön

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Fortified church built around 1400! In 1634, the fortified church was conquered by "Croats" and "Imperial troops" in the Thirty Years' War. St. Michael was built in 1619 and has …

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12.4 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

8.26 km

2.19 km

1.79 km

138 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

4.20 km

2.80 km

2.73 km

1.44 km

764 m

376 m

Elevation

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Highest point (520 m)

Lowest point (290 m)

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Saturday 11 July

28°C

13°C

11 %

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

Gate Bridge, Ostheim vor der Rhön

Weyhershauk Ascent

Loungers With Panoramic View in Naturpark Bayerische Rhön

View of the valley and Lichtenburg Castle from Weyhershauk

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