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Rundloipe Lange Rhön in Richtung Thüringer Hütte - Hausen - Rhön

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The circular trail leads through the characteristic landscape of the High Rhön along forest and open fields.
Classic
difficult
Distance 22.3 km
5:50 h
352 m
352 m
876 m
627 m
We start our tour at the Rother Kuppe and take the path through snow-covered forest towards the Thüringer Hütte. Continuing uphill along open countryside we reach the Schornhecke, where in the distance Mount Heidelstein and the Wasserkuppe can be spotted. The path leads us further up to the Stirnberg, the highest point of the route. From there it goes slightly downhill to the border triangle at the Lange Rhön nature reserve. A breathtaking view of the landscape is offered over the largely free plateaux of the Rhön. The tour continues through winter forest on partly winding and steep sections through the Eisgraben natural forest reserve and past the legendary Frauenhöhle, a basalt natural cave, back to the starting point.

The trail is particularly suitable for experienced winter sports enthusiasts due to the winding section between the Dreiländereck and the Rother Kuppe. For safety reasons, please pay attention to the direction of travel on the on-site signs, especially on the Stirnberg.

With the Gasthaus Sennhütte, the kiosk on the Schwarzen Moor, the Thüringer Hütte and the Berggasthof Rother Kuppe, there are many places to stop for refreshments along the route.

Author’s recommendation

Be sure to plan a visit to the information center at the Schwarzen Moor at the border triangle! There are regional products and Rhön literature.
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Biosphärenzentrum Rhön "Haus der Langen Rhön", NBR e.V.
Update: November 30, 2022
Difficulty
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Highest point
876 m
Lowest point
627 m
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Safety information

The route includes road crossings. Due to the tree-free areas, snowdrifts may occur.

For safety reasons, please pay attention to the direction of travel on the on-site signs.

The tourist paths of the Rhön are mostly also used by other active people (hikers, mountain bikers, cyclists, walkers, horse riders, cross-country skiers, etc.).

We ask all active nature sports enthusiasts to be considerate of each other. Of course, the same applies to nature - it is worth protecting. In the Rhön, nature sports should therefore only be practiced in daylight on designated paths and areas.

Tips and hints

  • The snow hotline provides information about the winter conditions in the Rhön.
  • Good to know: the nature trail through the Black Moor and the lookout tower are closed in the winter months.

Start

Parking lot Rother Kuppe, Hausen (675 m)
Coordinates:
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50.482968, 10.098259
DMS
50°28'58.7"N 10°05'53.7"E
UTM
32U 577916 5592907
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Destination

Parking lot Rother Kuppe, Hausen

Note


all notes on protected areas

Public transport

The trail cannot be reached by public transport.

Getting there

To get to the starting point at the Rother Kuppe hiking car park, take the A71 to Bad Neustadt an der Saale. Then take exit 25 Bad Neustadt an der Saale onto the B279 in the direction of Bad Neustadt/Bischofsheim and follow the B279 to Wegfurt. Turn right onto the NES16 in the direction of Sondernau/Oberelsbach and follow the road to Oberelsbach and then to Ursprung. From Ursprung, the path leads us in the direction of the Hochrhön, past the Thüringer Hütte and on to the Rother Kuppe.

Parking

Hiking car park Rother Kuppe, 97647 Hausen | GoogleMaps

Coordinates

DD
50.482968, 10.098259
DMS
50°28'58.7"N 10°05'53.7"E
UTM
32U 577916 5592907
w3w 
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Book recommendation by the author

Dehler Verlag - Wintersport Rhön. Langlaufloipen, Winterwanderwege, Schneeschuhwege, Skilifte, Rodelbahnen, Skowkiting, Snowtubing. ISBN-10: 3-9815570-0-8

Equipment

  • Warm clothing
  • Sun protection
  • First aid kit
  • GPS navigation device or map
  • Sufficient reserves of drinks and provisions

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cross-country skiing technique
Classic
Difficulty
difficult
Distance
22.3 km
Duration
5:50 h
Ascent
352 m
Descent
352 m
Highest point
876 m
Lowest point
627 m
Classic Circular route Scenic Refreshment stops available Geological highlights

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