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Gangolfsberg Nature Trail – Rother Kuppe Observation Tower loop from Ostheim vor der Rhön (VGem)

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Germany

Bavaria

Lower Franconia

Gangolfsberg Nature Trail – Rother Kuppe Observation Tower loop from Ostheim vor der Rhön (VGem)

Moderate

4.5

(2)

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Gangolfsberg Nature Trail – Rother Kuppe Observation Tower loop from Ostheim vor der Rhön (VGem)

01:15

9.71km

290m

Running

Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: June 10, 2026

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Kernzonen im bayerischen Teil des Biosphärenreservats Rhön

Naturpark Bayerische Rhön

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Start point

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1.08 km

12% gradient in the core zones of the Bavarian part of the Rhön Biosphere Reserve

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3.76 km

Gangolfsberg

Highlight • Summit

Here you will also find the old fort house

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3.99 km

Gangolfsberg Nature Trail

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Great route, especially from the basalt prism wall, it goes over hill and dale. At the beginning there is a lot of information about the different types.

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4.63 km

Basalt Prism Wall at Gangolfsberg

Highlight • Natural Monument

Absolute natural highlight in the middle of the biosphere reserve core zone and the Gangolfsberg nature reserve. To protect nature, mountain biking in the core zone and the nature reserve is only permitted on marked MTB/cycle paths. Unfortunately, mountain biking is not allowed on the paths to the basalt prism wall and the neighboring Teufelskeller.
Please stick to it out of consideration for hikers and nature! - Rhön biosphere reserve

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5.19 km

St. Gangolfsberg

Highlight (Segment) • Natural Monument

... once you get up there ...

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5.77 km

Ancient Rampart in the Rhön Biosphere Reserve

Highlight • Historical Site

The early ramparts are located directly on the path between the Thüringer Hütte and the Baummossfiguren. Very beautiful path and a very nice resting place at the Gangolsfskapelle

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6.00 km

Nature trail and rest area at Gangolfsberg

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Lots of information in the form of display boards and readables

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9.01 km

Rother Kuppe Observation Tower

Highlight • Viewpoint

Good opportunity to do something good on the round

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9.71 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

4.50 km

2.76 km

1.23 km

1.16 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

3.65 km

3.36 km

1.59 km

1.07 km

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (750 m)

Lowest point (530 m)

Weather

Friday 26 June

36°C

22°C

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Gangolfsberg Nature Trail – Rother Kuppe Observation Tower loop from Ostheim vor der Rhön (VGem)

12% gradient in the core zones of the Bavarian part of the Rhön Biosphere Reserve

Gangolfsberg

Gangolfsberg Nature Trail

Basalt Prism Wall at Gangolfsberg

St. Gangolfsberg

Ancient Rampart in the Rhön Biosphere Reserve

Nature trail and rest area at Gangolfsberg

Rother Kuppe Observation Tower

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