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Extratour Milseburg - Hofbieber - Rhön
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MilseburgPhoto: Wolfgang Fallier, CC0, Rhön GmbH
The Extratour Milseburg takes us back to the exciting past of the Rhön. As is so often the case, the journey is the goal. The tour impressively shows how varied the Rhön is.
moderate
Distance 10.7 km
3:30 h
488 m
488 m
817 m
498 m
We start at the Danzwiesen hiking car park. Along the trail, we learn interesting things from the settlement history of the Rhön. So we quickly approach the 835 m high summit of the Milseburg with the crucifixion group and St. Gangolf chapel. We enjoy the panoramic view from the unwooded summit. Pure nature then presents itself to us in the forest with numerous rock formations on the steep slopes of the Milseburg. This core zone of the UNESCO Biosphere Reserve Rhön is allowed to develop without human use.
On the Extratour we hike over the Stellberg and immerse ourselves in the original mixed deciduous forest. From the large basalt rubble dump in the summit area, we experience a grandiose view of the Fuldaer Land down to the Rhön river Bieber.
The nature experience continues: Around the basalt mountain Maulkuppe, the "Land of Open Distances" amazes us with changing panoramic views of the Rhön Mountains before the extra tour returns to the starting point.
Author’s recommendation
In any case, plan enough time to visit the Milseburg. The excavation finds and the reconstruction of the ring wall clearly show how important the Celtic settlement at the foot of the mountain once was.
Premium route awarded the "Deutsches Wandersiegel"
Difficulty
moderate
Stamina
Experience
Landscape
Highest point
817 m
Lowest point
498 m
Best time of year
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Track types
Asphalt
0.1 km
Dirt road
4.7 km
Forested/wild trail
3.7 km
Path
2.2 km
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
Hiking car park Danzwiesen, Hofbieber (662 m)
Coordinates:
DD
50.551478, 9.896661
DMS
50°33'05.3"N 9°53'48.0"E
UTM
32U 563522 5600333
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Destination
Hiking car park Danzwiesen, Hofbieber
Public transport
The Extratour is connected to the public transport network. The RhönRadBus (line 90) drives to the Danzwiesen Milseburg Parklatz stop in the summer months (May 1 - October 3) on Saturdays, Sundays and public holidays. DURING the winter months, the bus only runs on Saturdays.- Line 90 - RhönRadBus: Gersfeld - Wasserkuppe - Hilders - Milseburgradweg - Fulda
The artist village of Kleinsassen, not far from the extra tour, is also served by the following line:
- Line 34: Schackau - Kleinsassen - Wolferts - Dipperz IMPORTANT: RUFBUSLINE
Timetables can be fount on the homepage of LNG Fulda.
By road
The Extratour Milseburg can be reached by car via the A7. Leave the autobahn at exit 92 Fulda Mitte and then take the B458 in the direction of Hilders. At the junction with the L3330 we turn left towards Steinwand. We drive through Steinwand and Wolferts and reach Kleinsassen. After Kleinsassen, we turn right onto the L3379 and a short time later we reach the Danzwiesen hiking car park.Parking
Hiking car park Danzweisen, 36145 Hofbieber | GoogleMapsCoordinates
DD
50.551478, 9.896661
DMS
50°33'05.3"N 9°53'48.0"E
UTM
32U 563522 5600333
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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
Reviews
Difficulty
moderate
Distance
10.7 km
Duration
3:30 h
Ascent
488 m
Descent
488 m
Highest point
817 m
Lowest point
498 m
Weather at the route's trailhead
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Descent
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Highest point
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Lowest point
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