View of Fischbach – Hexenpfad Fischbach loop from Fischbach/Rhön

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View of Fischbach – Hexenpfad Fischbach loop from Fischbach/Rhön

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View of Fischbach – Hexenpfad Fischbach loop from Fischbach/Rhön

01:22

4.73km

120m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

Last updated: August 21, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through protected areas

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Sommertal

Biosphärenreservat Rhön

Waypoints

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76 m

View of Fischbach

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More about the Hexenpfad at: rhoen.de/m_3693_dl: The tour combines both tours of the Hexenpfad

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Along the Witches' Path you will find various stations with information boards that explain interesting facts about the Rhön cultural landscape and the importance of grazing for flora and fauna in a playful way. There are also a few stations where the kids can let off steam.

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Hexenpfad Station 2 – View of the Valley and Village

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Here is the station of the Witches' Path, where information boards provide detailed pictures and textual explanations of the plants in the area surrounding the station.

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1.86 km

Ancient Beech Tree on the Hexenpfad

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Here the impressive life of a beech tree is explained 🌳

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2.09 km

View of Fischbach

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Wide view over Fischbach. Particularly beautiful for watching a sunset.

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2.36 km

View of Fischbach

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Make yourself comfortable on the wooden bench, stop hiking for a moment and enjoy the wonderful view over Fischbach and the surrounding region.

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2.57 km

Narrow Path on the Hexenpfad, Biosphärenreservat Rhön

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Very beautiful and recommendable hiking trail with many information signs.

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2.98 km

Animal Long Jump Station

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Who jumps further? You or a rabbit? At this station you can compete in long jumps with the animals of the forest. Who jumps best in your group?

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4.73 km

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

3.47 km

1.07 km

119 m

Surfaces

2.20 km

1.52 km

777 m

167 m

Elevation

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Weather

Saturday 10 October

11°C

6°C

44 %

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Comments

May 19, 2026,Familienwanderweg Hexenpfad bei Fischbach 🌦️

The Hexenpfad (Witches' Trail) is particularly interesting for families with children because there are many adventure and play stations along the way. I came mainly for the orchids, but could only discover a few locations. This was probably also due to the previous drought. I liked the beautiful waterfall the most, a very idyllic spot.
I shortened the original Hexenpfad …

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September 21, 2024,Hexenpfad-Tour

A joint trip to the witches' path in the tranquil Fischbach and that in glorious sunshine was today's hiking destination...🥾

Right at the beginning there was a playground and lots of interesting information about the area and the local plants. The path itself started with a bit of an uphill section, became flat again and was marked with signs every …

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August 23, 2024,Tour Hexenpfad bei Fischbach/ Rhön

The Witches' Trail was one of our most beautiful trails in the Rhön. The trail is designated as family-friendly. There is a lot of interesting things to see and learn here.

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May 18, 2023,Runde "Hexenpfad" Fischbach (Biosphärenreservat Rhön)

This relatively short family hiking trail called "Witches' Trail" starts in Fischbach and is very well signposted. Along the loop you follow the mountain witch Kasala, who is actually a butterfly. Passing meadows with orchids and beech trees, you will pass a few stations to the source of the Fischbach stream.
The detour to the Fischbach waterfall is currently not …

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September 29, 2024,Hexenpfad 🧙🏻‍♀️🦙🍂

Beautiful area, there are wonderful paths and lots to see. The Witches' Path is a hiking trail for both children and adults. 💯 Recommended! Alpacas even jump around here. The Hansel and Gretel Butzen are a brilliant highlight.

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