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Lower Franconia

Landkreis Rhön-Grabfeld

Schönau an der Brend

Rhönbauernbuam Bench – The steps up to Kreuzberg loop from Schönau an der Brend

Hiking trails & Routes

Lower Franconia

Landkreis Rhön-Grabfeld

Schönau an der Brend

Rhönbauernbuam Bench – The steps up to Kreuzberg loop from Schönau an der Brend

Hard

4.8

(28)

109

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Rhönbauernbuam Bench – The steps up to Kreuzberg loop from Schönau an der Brend

06:20

21.0km

690m

Hiking

Hard hike. Very 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 1, 2026

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Naturpark Bayerische Rhön

Waypoints

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Start point

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1

6.81 km

Ancient Beech Tree (Naturpark Bayerische Rhön)

Highlight • Natural Monument

The age is given with 150 years. Is on the trail.

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2

9.00 km

Rhönbauernbuam Bench

Highlight • Structure

I had to blow his nose first... covered in snow as he was sitting there

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3

9.36 km

View from Bergwachthütte

Highlight • Viewpoint

The lift season can start... the hooks are already hanging at the mountain station

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4

10.1 km

Golgotha group (Three Crosses) on the Kreuzberg

Highlight • Monument

Great view. You can also see the radar station at the Wasserkuppe.

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5

10.2 km

Galgota Kreuze - Kreuzberg

Highlight • Viewpoint

Regardless of wind and weather, the group sits enthroned on the highest mountain in Franconia

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6

10.4 km

The steps up to Kreuzberg

Highlight • Trail

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

12.6 km

Neustädter Haus (closed until probably mid-2026)

Highlight • Mountain Hut

Currently closed. We're currently undergoing renovations and will likely reopen in mid-2026.

If you have any news, please add it as a tip :)

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8

18.8 km

Jägersteig (Naturpark Bayerische Rhön)

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A very nice narrow path through the forest, slowly ascending. But it is also used by cyclists.

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21.0 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

9.88 km

9.69 km

1.36 km

< 100 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

12.3 km

4.91 km

2.48 km

1.24 km

113 m

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Monday 20 July

22°C

12°C

16 %

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