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Extratour Wacholderheide - Münnerstadt - Rhön
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Extratour WacholderheidePhoto: Carolin May, CC BY, Rhön GmbH
Starting from Münnerstadt, the extra tour leads along the valley water to the Hainberg. At the summit you will find the watchtower "Blue Stork" the first rest point on the Extratour.
We continue to follow the route through the Münnerstadt forest. The more than 300-year-old image oak tree with numerous votive images is a very special attraction here. The next destination is a pilgrimage chapel from the early 18th century - the Talkirche.
On narrow paths we reach the heath plateau after a mixed forest. On the semi-arid grassland there we find the tour's namesake - juniper bushes. These thrive very well on the barren soil. Plants such as pasque flowers, cowslips, silver thistles and some orchids are also at home here. Birds and butterflies alike buzz around in the surrounding hedgerows. This section is completed by attractive panoramas.
Then it goes back to the historic old town of Münnerstadt.
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The tourist paths of the Rhön are mostly used by other active people (hikers, mountain bikers, cyclists, walkers, horse riders, cross-country skiers, etc.).We ask all active nature sports enthusiasts to show consideration for one another. 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.
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Public transport
Münnerstadt is connected to the public transport network. Regional trains and various bus lines connect Münnerstadt with the surrounding area.Starting from the train station, there are connections to the following destinations:
- Bad Neustadt
- Erfurt
- Wuerzburg
- Meiningen
- Schweinfurt
The following bus lines in the district of Bad Kissingen go to Münnerstadt, Bahnhof (train station):
- Route 8147: Bad Kissingen - Münnerstadt - Seubrigshausen
- Route 8152: Münnerstadt - Bad Neustadt
By road
The starting point of the extra tour Wacholderheide can be reached via the A71. Leave the Autobahn at exit 26 Münnerstadt. Take the B287 in the direction of Münnerstadt. Following the course of the B287 leads directly to the Oberes Tor car park, the starting point of the Münnerstadt extra tour.Parking
Parking lot Oberes Tor, Dr.-Engelhardt-Weg 2, 97702 Münnerstadt | GoogleMapsCoordinates
Equipment
- Sturdy shoes
- Rain gear
- Sun protection in high temperatures
- First aid kit
- GPS navigator or map
- Sufficient drink reserves and provisions
- Camera to capture the beautiful views
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