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Lower Franconia

Würzburger Karl-Straub-Haus – Platzer Kuppe summit loop from Riedenberg

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Lower Franconia

Würzburger Karl-Straub-Haus – Platzer Kuppe summit loop from Riedenberg

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Würzburger Karl-Straub-Haus – Platzer Kuppe summit loop from Riedenberg

02:29

8.91km

170m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: May 15, 2026

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Your route passes through protected areas

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Farnsberg - Totnansberg

Naturpark Bayerische Rhön

Waypoints

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Start point

Parking

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224 m

View of the Rhön Mountains from Naturpark Bayerische Rhön

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Once again here in the Rhön.. View far into the distance

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268 m

View of the Rhön from the Würzburger Haus

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Great insight into the basalt lake. By the way, bathing is forbidden here

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299 m

Würzburger Karl-Straub-Haus

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The Würzburger Haus is an ideal destination or can be used as an intermediate destination on hiking tours (e.g. hut tour 15 km or Kuppenweg 10 km). A beautiful dining …

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2.76 km

Viewpoint with Picnic Area Overlooking Franconia

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wonderful view of Franconia with a rest bench

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3.62 km

Platzer Kuppe summit

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A beautiful all-round view. In addition, various seating options (wooden loungers, benches, seating area with table) offer a good opportunity to rest.

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3.65 km

Bench and cross below Platzer Kuppe

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Very nice seating area directly below the Platzer Kuppe 😍

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5.84 km

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8

6.74 km

Picnic Bench With View of the Rhön

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9

8.02 km

Viewpoint with bench overlooking the Kuppenrhön

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A shady spot... table, benches and even a rotten lounger... great view including when others are panting up the slope...😏

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8.91 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

7.09 km

1.77 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

3.29 km

3.22 km

1.44 km

954 m

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Lowest point (690 m)

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Wednesday 20 May

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9°C

26 %

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