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Extratour Der Mottener - Motten - Rhön

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  • Extratour Der Mottener
    Extratour Der Mottener
    Photo: Katja Habersack, CC BY, Gemeinde Motten
Forest, meadows and water characterize the varied Extratour Der Mottener. On the way we discover rare rock formations, an abundance of fish and a lot of clear view.
moderate
Distance 16.5 km
4:50 h
478 m
478 m
648 m
357 m
A promising round awaits us on the Extratour Der Mottener! We walk along the border between Bavaria and Hesse and discover one historical boundary stone after another. One of the highlights is the Rhöner Berg Mottener Haube. From the observation tower there, we let our gaze wander far over the mountains of the Rhön.

On the Extratour we hike through forests and meadows. What is splashing and rustling there? That's the Kleine Sinn. Even the beaver has returned to the river. We can find out what is happening in the water on the display boards on the fish trail. We are amazed at the next impressive destination of the Extratour. It is the Pilster, a steeply rising phonolite rock, at the foot of which carbonated water emerges in the so-called "Sauerbrunnen".

Author’s recommendation

Climb the 122 steps up the Mottener Haube observation tower. On the viewing platform you can find out which mountains the panoramic view shows you.
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Author
Katharina Happel
Update: January 12, 2023
Difficulty
moderate
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Landscape
Highest point
648 m
Lowest point
357 m
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Track types

Asphalt 3.04%Dirt road 37.33%Forested/wild trail 49.11%Path 3.94%Road 3.31%Unknown 3.24%
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0.5 km
Dirt road
6.2 km
Forested/wild trail
8.1 km
Path
0.7 km
Road
0.5 km
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0.5 km
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Safety information

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

We ask all active nature sports enthusiasts to show consideration for one another. The same applies of course to nature - it is worth protecting. In the Rhön, therefore, nature sports should only be practiced in daylight on designated paths and areas.

Tips and hints

 

Einkehrmöglichkeiten und Rhöner Erzeuger mit Ihren Produkten findet ihr auf der Internetseite Marktplatz Rhön.

Start

Motten-Speicherz, Ortsmitte (357 m)
Coordinates:
DD
50.355285, 9.754537
DMS
50°21'19.0"N 9°45'16.3"E
UTM
32U 553675 5578406
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Destination

Motten-Speicherz, Ortsmitte

Public transport

Der Startpunkt der Extratour Motten ist mit öffentlichen Verkehrsmitteln erreichbar. In Speicherz pendelt eine Buslinie des Landkreises Bad Kissingen:

  • Linie 8054: Bad Brückenau - Motten - Fulda

By road

Der Ort Motten-Speicherz ist sehr gut über die Autobahn A7 erreichbar. Diese verlassen wir über die Ausfahrt 94 Bad Brückenau Volkers. Wir fahren auf die B27 in Richtung Motten und erreichen so kurze Zeit später Speicherz.

Parking

Ortsmitte Motten-Speicherz | GoogleMaps

Coordinates

DD
50.355285, 9.754537
DMS
50°21'19.0"N 9°45'16.3"E
UTM
32U 553675 5578406
w3w 
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Arrival by train, car, foot or bike

Book recommendation by the author

  • Dehler Verlag – Hochrhöner Extratouren | ISBN: 978-3-00-023493-4

Author’s map recommendations

  • Kompass Kartenverlag - Wanderkarte Rhön | ISBN-10: 3990446045 | ISBN-13: 978-3990446041

Equipment

  • Sturdy shoes
  • Rain clothes
  • Sun protection at high temperatures
  • First aid kit
  • GPS navigation device or map
  • Sufficient drinks and provisions

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Rating

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Fabian Hartung
March 05, 2022 · Community
Schöne, etwas lange Wanderung auf die Mottener Haube mit Aussichtsturm und fantastischen Ausblicken in die Umgebung.
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When did you do this route? May 29, 2021
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Difficulty
moderate
Distance
16.5 km
Duration
4:50 h
Ascent
478 m
Descent
478 m
Highest point
648 m
Lowest point
357 m
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