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Bischofsheim an der Rhön

Osterburg castle ruins – Kreuzberg Monastery loop from Bischofsheim in der Rhön

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Germany

Bavaria

Lower Franconia

Landkreis Rhön-Grabfeld

Bischofsheim an der Rhön

Osterburg castle ruins – Kreuzberg Monastery loop from Bischofsheim in der Rhön

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Osterburg castle ruins – Kreuzberg Monastery loop from Bischofsheim in der Rhön

03:38

11.1km

510m

Mountaineering

Moderate mountaineering route. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 8, 2026

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Naturpark Bayerische Rhön

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2.16 km

View of Kreuzberg from Osterburg

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There are not only interesting hiking trails between Osterburg and Kreuzberg. At the same time, there are direct visual relationships between the two mountains. The considerable differences in altitude are …

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2.32 km

Osterburg castle ruins

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The Osterburg stands a little in the shadow of the Kreuzberg. Well worth a visit, above you will be rewarded with a fantastic view. Take a snack, tables and benches are sufficiently available.

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6.33 km

Bruder Franz House and Geodetic Reference Point

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Here you can adjust your altimeter... it's hard to be more precise

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6.35 km

Kreuzberg Monastery

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Finally arrived at Kreuzberg in the Rhön.

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6.42 km

Restaurant Wilhelmsburg (Kreuzberg Monastery)

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Delicious food... on the assembly line!

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6.47 km

Kreuzberg Monastery

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At the end of the tour, I advise everyone to stop by the monastery to enjoy a delicious meal with a large beer. You can also buy beer there to take home.

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6.58 km

Hutladen Kreuzberg

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Great advice from boss Mario. My recommendation is to go inside. There are lots of great things to explore. 👌

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6.78 km

The steps up to Kreuzberg

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The view at the 3 crosses is unbeatable. It is best to spend the night in the monastery, then you can also take excellent sunset pictures in good weather conditions.

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7.71 km

Viewpoint

11.1 km

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Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

5.37 km

3.25 km

1.97 km

497 m

Surfaces

3.73 km

2.88 km

2.67 km

1.26 km

356 m

101 m

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Osterburg castle ruins – Kreuzberg Monastery loop from Bischofsheim in der Rhön

View of Kreuzberg from Osterburg

Osterburg castle ruins

Bruder Franz House and Geodetic Reference Point

Kreuzberg Monastery

Restaurant Wilhelmsburg (Kreuzberg Monastery)

Kreuzberg Monastery

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