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Germany
Bavaria
Lower Franconia
Landkreis Rhön-Grabfeld
Oberelsbach

Heidelstein summit – View of the Lange Rhön loop from Kesselrain

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Running trails & routes
Germany
Bavaria
Lower Franconia
Landkreis Rhön-Grabfeld
Oberelsbach

Heidelstein summit – View of the Lange Rhön loop from Kesselrain

Hard

4.8

(6)

78

runners

Heidelstein summit – View of the Lange Rhön loop from Kesselrain

02:09

17.3km

350m

Running

Hard run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: August 17, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through protected areas

Please check local regulations for:

Kernzonen im bayerischen Teil des Biosphärenreservats Rhön

Naturpark Bayerische Rhön

Naturpark Hessische Rhön

Waypoints

A

Start point

Parking

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491 m

Schornhecke

Forest

6.73 km

Gangolfsberg

Nature Reserve

3

15.1 km

Heidelstein summit

Highlight • Summit

The border between Bavaria and Hesse runs over the Heidelstein. If you take the time and take a break here, you can enjoy a wonderful view over the Lange Rhön. …

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4

15.1 km

Heidelstein

Highlight • Summit

the trail park in the winter sunshine on early Sunday morning invites you to exercise in the perfect ambience

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5

15.4 km

Old Spruce Tree

Highlight • Natural Monument

Fresh snow on the Heidelstein is always a wonderful experience. Parking at the Schornhecke or Kesselrain - and off you go at an altitude of 800 meters above sea level.

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6

16.3 km

Absolute highlight in the Lange Rhön nature reserve. To protect nature, mountain biking in the Long Rhön is only permitted on marked MTB/cycle paths. The paths to the Heidelgenkstein are …

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7

16.6 km

View of Schornhecke

Highlight • Viewpoint

A great place to rest in slightly finer winter weather

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8

17.2 km

Gladly accepted free hiking parking lot with all kinds of information about corresponding hiking trails

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17.3 km

End point

Parking

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

7.64 km

7.49 km

932 m

819 m

403 m

Surfaces

6.86 km

4.86 km

4.64 km

913 m

< 100 m

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Lowest point (720 m)

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