Thuringian Rhön House – Basalt Lake Waterfall loop from Birx
Thuringian Rhön House – Basalt Lake Waterfall loop from Birx
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Thuringian Rhön House – Basalt Lake Waterfall loop from Birx
05:14
18.9km
340m
Hiking
Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.
Last updated: May 13, 2026
Tips
Temporary access restrictions
Includes segments with temporary access restrictions.
After 5.38 km for 550 m
Permit required
Waypoints
Start point
Bus stop
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1.63 km
Old basalt stone wall in Rhönwald-Grabenberg
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8.03 km
Hexenstein – Hohe Rhön Discovery Trail
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9.47 km
Noah's Segel Observation Tower on the Ellenbogen
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9.51 km
Sun loungers with a view over the Rhön
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11.1 km
Thuringian Rhön House
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12.6 km
Basalt Lake Waterfall
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15.8 km
Rhönwald Parking Area
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18.7 km
View of Wasserkuppe and Milseburg
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18.9 km
End point
Bus stop
Way Types & Surfaces
Way Types
14.4 km
2.20 km
1.37 km
899 m
< 100 m
Surfaces
6.97 km
3.82 km
3.69 km
2.42 km
2.02 km
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Elevation
Highest point (810 m)
Lowest point (670 m)
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Weather
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Thursday 2 July
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