Sodenberg Basalt Crater – View of the Saale Valley loop from Verwaltungsgemeinschaft Gemünden a. Main

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Sodenberg Basalt Crater – View of the Saale Valley loop from Verwaltungsgemeinschaft Gemünden a. Main

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Sodenberg Basalt Crater – View of the Saale Valley loop from Verwaltungsgemeinschaft Gemünden a. Main

02:18

7.30km

260m

Hiking

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

Last updated: September 25, 2026

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1.78 km

Sodenberg-Gans Shelter

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The Sodenberg refuge is a welcome rest stop for hikers and nature lovers exploring the region around Hammelburg. It not only offers shelter and relaxation, but also an excellent place to enjoy the natural beauty of the surrounding area.

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1.79 km

Sodenberg Basalt Crater

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Standing at the top, you can still guess the volcano, the basalt of which was mined here. Benches and a small hut invite you to take a break - which you also need when you walk up from the west.

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1.98 km

View of the Saale Valley

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Here you have the most beautiful view towards the Saale Valley and Dreistelz, for me one of the most beautiful places on the Sodenberg.

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2.35 km

View of the Rhön from Sodenberg

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A very nice view

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2.50 km

Sodenberg Cross Chapel

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Further information about the Sodenberg chapel can be found here:
de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sodenberg-Kapelle

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2.67 km

View over the Sodenberg Crater toward the shelter

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A very good historical outline (including old pictures of basalt mining) can be found here:
rhoenline.de/sodenberg.html

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2.87 km

View of the Deep Basalt Quarry

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3.03 km

Tunnel at the Former Sodenberg Basalt Quarry

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The tunnel at the former basalt works in Hammelburg is a valuable historical building that impressively illustrates the industrial history of the region. It is a reminder of the hard …

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4.13 km