recommended route
Mountainbike Rundweg 3 Schwarze Berge - Geroda - Rhön
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MTB Rundstrecke RhönPhoto: Florian Trykowski, CC BY, Rhön GmbH
This circular route leads us to the summit of the Farnsberg and along mountain lakes through the Schwarzen Berge in the Rhön.
moderate
Distance 36.2 km
3:55 h
655 m
656 m
831 m
495 m
The path starts at the Vier Eichen hiking car park near Geroda-Schildeck and climbs up to Berghaus Rhön and the basalt lake Tintenfass. The path continues around the Farnsberg (786m) to the Würzburger Haus. Along the route there are always beautiful views from the mountain tops into the valleys. Shortly before the Würzburger Haus, the tour turns right.
Following the route you come to the Platzer Kuppe (737m), which you circle around on your bike. From there you have a great panoramic view of the Rhön. Now the circular route leads to Totansberg (839m), Erlenberg (826m) and Lerchenhügel. The path takes a northerly direction and leads to the former basalt works of Stangenroth. Then the trail leads on a hillside via Oberbach and Riedenberg back to Schildeck to the starting point, the Vier Eichen hiking car park.
Author’s recommendation
Take your time and enjoy the view on the Platzer Kuppe. It will be worth it.
Difficulty
moderate
Stamina
Experience
Landscape
Highest point
831 m
Lowest point
495 m
Best time of year
Jan
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Track types
Asphalt
0.5 km
Dirt road
19.2 km
Forested/wild trail
11.5 km
Path
4.9 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.
- In the Rhön, the paths are shared. If there is mutual consideration, nobody has to be angry.
- Trails and paths are best for driving. Across the meadow - don't do it!
- Take the memory with you and your trash!
- Never drive faster than you can stop.
- At night (and in winter) the forest belongs to the animals.
We recommend that you only ride the mountainbike trails in the summer season (May-October).
Tips and hints
Hiking hutsNature reserve
- Schwarze Berge nature reserve
Start
Parking lot Vier Eichen, Geroda (559 m)
Coordinates:
DD
50.293629, 9.873759
DMS
50°17'37.1"N 9°52'25.5"E
UTM
32U 562237 5571643
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Destination
Parking lot Vier Eichen, Geroda
Public transport
There is no bus stop directly at the circular tour. The stops in Oberbach are off the road, but can still be reached easily.By road
The Vier Eichen car park can be accessed via the A7. Leave the autobahn at exit 95 Bad Brückenau and follow the B286 in the direction of Geroda. Shortly after the motorway exit you will reach Schildeck. At the other end of the village, turn left and reach the Vier Eichen car park.Parking
Parking lot Vier Eichen, Geroda | GoogleMapsCoordinates
DD
50.293629, 9.873759
DMS
50°17'37.1"N 9°52'25.5"E
UTM
32U 562237 5571643
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Arrival by train, car, foot or bike
Author’s map recommendations
- PUBLICPRESS: Mountainbikekarte Rhön 1 : 50 000, ISBN 978-3899204551
- KOMPASS Verlag: Fahrradkarte Rhön, Fulda 1 : 70 000, ISBN 978-3990448199
Equipment
There are numerous recommendations for the right equipment on a mountain bike tour. We recommend that you take a look at the BIKE BOOKLET (in German). This was written for you by mountain bikers and technical experts. Among other things, the following is recommended for equipment:- helmet / gloves / sunglasses
- fitting backpack with rain protection
- tools and spare parts
- warming / cooling clothes
- first aid kid
- tools for orientation (map, navigation)
- safety (mobil phone, money, credit card, sun blocker)
- provisions
Reviews
Difficulty
moderate
Distance
36.2 km
Duration
3:55 h
Ascent
655 m
Descent
656 m
Highest point
831 m
Lowest point
495 m
Weather at the route's trailhead
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Highest point
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Lowest point
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