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Extratour Der Rasdorfer - Rasdorf - Rhön

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  • Extratour Rasdorfer
    Extratour Rasdorfer
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Located in the Hessichen Kegelspiel, the Extratour Der Rasdorfer leads through a varied landscape and to various cultural sights.
moderate
Distance 15.9 km
4:25 h
300 m
300 m
415 m
296 m
The extra tour The Rasdorfer starts at Anger, Hesse's largest village square. The collegiate church is also located there. The church, built in 1274, immediately catches the eye with its special church tower. The Extratour starts by reaching the Gehilfersberg (456 m) with its chapel and the cemetery forest, in which there are trees up to 250 years old. The path continues past the Bornmühle and the Kirchberg (383 m) to the Rasdorfer Berg (411 m). There is the Point Alpha memorial with its exhibition rooms and large outdoor areas remembering the devided Germany. The hiking trail follows the former border line to the "Weg der Hoffnung" - a sculpture trail. The route then runs past Wiesenfeld and the Dachberg (421 m) back to Rasdorf.

Author’s recommendation

The large village square "Anger" in Rasdorf with the over 700 year old collegiate church impress every visitor.
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Author
Katharina Happel
Update: October 14, 2022
Premium route awarded the "Deutsches Wandersiegel"
Difficulty
moderate
Stamina
Experience
Landscape
Highest point
415 m
Lowest point
296 m
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Track types

Asphalt 8.78%Dirt road 21.58%Forested/wild trail 61.78%Path 2.18%Road 5.66%
Asphalt
1.4 km
Dirt road
3.4 km
Forested/wild trail
9.8 km
Path
0.3 km
Road
0.9 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

Start

Rasdorf, Ortsmitte (323 m)
Coordinates:
DD
50.718377, 9.898242
DMS
50°43'06.2"N 9°53'53.7"E
UTM
32U 563409 5618892
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Destination

Rasdorf, Ortsmitte

Public transport

Die Extratour Der Rasdorfer ist gut mit öffentlichen Verkehrsmitteln erreichbar. 

Rasdorf, Am Anger / Point Alpha

LNG Fulda

  • Linie 77: Grüsselbach / Geisa - Rasdorf - Kirchhasel - Hünfeld

Wartburgmobil

  • Linie 120: Bad Salzungen - Dermbach - Oechsen - Geisa - Hünfeld (- Fulda/Frankfurt)

By road

Mit dem Auto erreicht man die Extratour Der Rasdorfer über die Autobahn A7. Hier nimmt man die Ausfahrt 90 Hünfeld Schlitz und fährt weiter in Richtung Hünfeld. Weiter geht es auf die B27 in Richtung Bad Hersfeld und unweit später auf die B84 in Richtung Rasdorf. Hier fahren Sie bis in den Ort Rasdorf. Parken kann man direkt am Anger, der Ortsmitte.

Parking

Parkplatz Anger, Rasdorf | GoogleMaps

Parkplatz Mahn- und Gedenkstätte Point Alpha | GoogleMaps

Coordinates

DD
50.718377, 9.898242
DMS
50°43'06.2"N 9°53'53.7"E
UTM
32U 563409 5618892
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
  • Camera to capture the beautiful views

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Rating

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Fabian Hartung
March 04, 2022 · Community
Schöne Wanderung am Rande des Biosphärenreservates mit Gehilfersberg und beeindruckendem Blick auf das Hessische Kegelspiel. Weiteres Highlight ist Point Alpha. Lediglich der Schlussteil zieht sich dann leider nochmal in die Länge.
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When did you do this route? May 21, 2020
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Difficulty
moderate
Distance
15.9 km
Duration
4:25 h
Ascent
300 m
Descent
300 m
Highest point
415 m
Lowest point
296 m
Circular route Cultural/historical interest

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