recommended route
Familienwanderweg "Schäferweg" - Oberkatz - Rhön
Hiking trail
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Schäferweg Extratour GebawegPhoto: Wolfgang Fallier, CC0, Rhön GmbH
Enjoy the Rhön cultural landscape and get to know the local flora, fauna and the cozy Rhön sheep. Become a treasure trove or ride the climbing sheep on the Schäferweg near Oberkatz.
easy
Distance 5.1 km
1:27 h
151 m
151 m
627 m
476 m
The Schäferweg leads along old sheep tracks through the characteristic landscape of the Rhön. Here forests, field trees and limestone grasslands alternate and enrich the view. There are seven stations along the way with information boards and interesting installations. It reports on the Rhön cultural landscape, flora and fauna as well as our beloved Rhön sheep. Playfully prepared, the stations are fun for the whole family. For example, children can sit on the animals with the climbing sheep, see changes through "periscope" and recognize habitats and their interrelationships via "rotating cubes". Who is the troop's treasure king? Find out at the “Guess what” station. This is followed by a breathtaking view of the landscape south of the Hohe Geba. The entire route is family-friendly and can be traveled with a sturdy stroller.
Author’s recommendation
On the way, young and old hikers can enjoy wonderful panoramic views of the land of the open distances, the beautiful Rhön.
Difficulty
easy
Technique
Stamina
Experience
Landscape
Highest point
627 m
Lowest point
476 m
Best time of year
Jan
Feb
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Track types
Dirt road
2.8 km
Forested/wild trail
2.3 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.
Start
Oberkatz (477 m)
Coordinates:
DD
50.603053, 10.223134
DMS
50°36'11.0"N 10°13'23.3"E
UTM
32U 586555 5606398
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Destination
Oberkatz
Turn-by-turn directions
- Length: 4.5 km
- The Schäferweg leads along old sheep tracks through the characteristic landscape of the Rhön, in which forests, bushes and limestone lawn alternate.
- 7 stations with information boards and interesting installations offer interesting information about the Rhön cultural landscape, flora and fauna as well as the Rhön sheep
- An information board about the major nature conservation project “Thuringian Rhönhutungen” contains “climbing sheep” to sit on, periscopes, a rotating cube, a panorama and an estimation station.
- The path is family-friendly and can be traveled with a sturdy stroller.
Public transport
Oberkatz can be reached by bus line 411 to and from Meiningen from Monday to Friday.By road
Arrival at the weekend is only possible by car or bicycle.Parking
Free parking spaces are located at the starting point of the Schäferweg.Coordinates
DD
50.603053, 10.223134
DMS
50°36'11.0"N 10°13'23.3"E
UTM
32U 586555 5606398
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Arrival by train, car, foot or bike
Author’s map recommendations
- Flyer „Schäferweg“ Naturschutzprojekt Thüringer Rhönhutungen“ des Landschaftspflegeverbandes
Equipment
- Sturdy shoes
- Rain clothes
- First aid kit
- Sufficient drinks and provisions
- Sun protection at high temperatures
- GPS navigation device, map or smartphone with onboard map material
Difficulty
easy
Distance
5.1 km
Duration
1:27 h
Ascent
151 m
Descent
151 m
Highest point
627 m
Lowest point
476 m
Weather at the route's trailhead
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