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MTB round - from Bischofsheim to Oberweißenbrunn, to the Brendquelle and the Himmeldunkberg - Rhön

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    Mountain biking in the Rhön
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Quiet, promising tour a little off the mainstream.
difficult
Distance 15.6 km
4:35 h
510 m
510 m
887 m
439 m
We bike past the three schools in Bischofsheim, mostly on gravel, meadow and forest paths to the parking lot at the Arnsberg ski lift. The path climbs through Oberweißenbrunn in the direction of Rockenstein and after a few meters turns left to reach Jägers Brönn after a short hedgerow trail. Several fountains are lined up on the ascent to the Brendquelle. Just before you reach the spring, there is a very steep descent of about 100 m along a footpath with steps.

This section is only suitable for really experienced and technically adept mountain bikers!

From the Brendquelle it is a bit uphill until you reach the Himmeldunkberg with its great view. From the "Hohe Hölle" it rushes down to Bischofsheim. But if you're going too fast, you'll miss the fantastic Rhön panorama, especially on the Gibitzenhöhe.

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Tourist Information Bischofsheim
Update: April 26, 2023
Difficulty
S2 difficult
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Highest point
887 m
Lowest point
439 m
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Safety information

The tourist paths of the Rhön are mostly also used by other active people (hikers, mountain bikers, cyclists, walkers, horse riders, cross-country skiers, etc.).

We ask all active nature sports enthusiasts to be considerate of each other. 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.

  • In the Rhön, the paths are shared. With mutual consideration, nobody needs to get angry.
  • It is best to drive on trails and paths. Across the meadow - don't do that!
  • Take the memories with you and your rubbish!
  • 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 mountain bike circuits in the summer season (May-October).

Start

market square Bischofsheim (443 m)
Coordinates:
DD
50.401219, 10.007537
DMS
50°24'04.4"N 10°00'27.1"E
UTM
32U 571603 5583726
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Destination

market square Bischofsheim

Public transport

The following bus lines in the Rhön-Grabfeld district go to Bischofsheim:
  • Line 8012 - Kreuzberg bus: Oberelsbach/Sandberg - Bischofsheim - Kreuzberg
  • Line 8305: Gersfeld - Bischofsheim - Bad Neustadt

By road

The tour can be approached via the A71. To do this, leave the motorway at exit 25 Bad Neustadt and drive in the direction of Bad Neustadt on the B279. Follow this a few kilometers later and turn right in the direction of Bischofsheim. Follow this road until you can turn right to Bischofsheim. You enter the town on this street and you reach the central car park directly. This is on the right side of the road.

Parking

Zentralparkplatz (central parking lot) Bischofsheim, Ludwigstraße, 97653 Bischofsheim | GoogleMaps

Coordinates

DD
50.401219, 10.007537
DMS
50°24'04.4"N 10°00'27.1"E
UTM
32U 571603 5583726
w3w 
///ambivalence.sapped.burgers
Arrival by train, car, foot or bike

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. This was written for you by mountain bikers and subject matter experts. Among other things, the following is recommended for the equipment:
  • Helmet / gloves / (sun) glasses
  • Matching backpack with rain cover
  • tools and spare parts
  • Warming / cooling clothing
  • First aid kit
  • Orientation aids such as a map or navigation system
  • Security (mobile phone, money, ID card, debit card, sunscreen)
  • provisions

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Difficulty
S2 difficult
Distance
15.6 km
Duration
4:35 h
Ascent
510 m
Descent
510 m
Highest point
887 m
Lowest point
439 m
Circular route Scenic Singletrail/Free ride Cross-Country

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