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Extratour Kuppenweg - Geroda - Rhön

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Wandern an der Platzer Kuppe
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The Extratour Kuppenweg leads through the Black Mountains nature reserve, through meadows, forests and high up to the Rhön peaks.

moderate

Distance 10.1 km

3:00 h

366 m

803 m

503 m

The Extratour Kuppenweg starts at the hiking car park near the village of Platz. The path leads us gently through wide meadows. Soon we will hike steeply up to the natural forest reserve "Platzer Kuppe" with its impressive old beeches. For the ascent we are rewarded with a wonderful view of the summit. Our eyes roam over the southern Rhön and on a clear day far into the Spessart.

Through extensive spruce stands, repeatedly interspersed with old beeches, we reach the Karl-Straub-Haus in Würzburg. During our break we enjoy regional Rhön products. The panoramic view of the mountain tops of the Dammersfeldrhön makes the enjoyment perfect.

We continue down the valley through the unique landscape of the Schwarzen Berge to the source of the Thulba. How beautiful are these mountain meadows! Here we experience one of the most valuable habitats in the Rhön for many rare animal and plant species. At the end of the Extratour Kuppenweg we visit the nearby towns of Geroda and Platz.

Author’s recommendation

The traditional Rhönklubhütte Würzburger Karl-Straub-Haus - located in the middle of the Schwareze Berge nature reserve - is definitely an ideal place for a break.

Author

Katharina Happel

Update: June 28, 2023

Premium route awarded the "Deutsches Wandersiegel"

Difficulty

moderate

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Highest point

803 m

Lowest point

503 m

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0.3 km

Dirt road

3.6 km

Forested/wild trail

4.1 km

Path

2.1 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

Video introducing the Extratour Kuppenweg
Hiking hut with restaurant "Würzburger Karl-Straub-Haus"

Start

Geroda, Parkplatz Platz (550 m)

Coordinates:

50.280335, 9.910185

DMS

50°16'49.2"N 9°54'36.7"E

UTM

32U 564849 5570196

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Destination

Geroda, Parkplatz Platz

Public transport

Aus Richtung Bad Kissingen (Bahnbindung aus/nach SW/WÜ und MNG, Anbindung an Kreuzbergshuttle aus/in Richtung Hammelburg) und Bad Brückenau:

Bäderlandbus (Linie 8230): fährt von Mai - Oktober an den Wochenenden und Feiertagen

Haltestelle: Platz (ca. 400 m bis zum Einstieg in die Extratour am Wanderparkplatz)

By road

Mit dem Pkw erreicht man den Ausgangspunkt der Extratour über die A7. Die Autobahn verlässt man über die Ausfahrt 95 Bad Brückenau Wildflecken und fährt auf die B286 in Richtung Geroda. Nach Geroda fährt man in den Ort Platz. Hier biegt man innerorts links in die Bergstraße ab und erreicht kurz später den Wanderparkplatz Platz.

Parking

Wanderparkplatz Platz | GoogleMaps

Coordinates

50.280335, 9.910185

DMS

50°16'49.2"N 9°54'36.7"E

UTM

32U 564849 5570196

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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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Karsten Hendler

June 02, 2023 · Community

Eine sehr schöne Strecke. Tolle Panoramablicke von der Platzer Kuppe und zwischendurch auch immer wieder. Landschaftlich einfach nur herrlich. Es war alles dabei: Wald, blühende Wiesen (die Tour wurde im Juni gemacht) usw. Auch von den Wegen war alles dabei: Schotterwege, Waldwege und Pfäde durch Wiesen. Es hat sehr viel Spaß gemacht diese zu laufen. Einfach nur herrlich. Vielen Dank dafür.

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Celina Distler

January 05, 2023 · Community

kurzweilige Wanderung

Route done on December 23, 2022

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Dagi Dick

October 10, 2022 · Community

Schöne Tour bei blühenden Wiesen

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moderate

Distance

10.1 km

Duration

3:00 h

Ascent

366 m

Descent

366 m

Highest point

803 m

Lowest point

503 m

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