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Lower Franconia

Landkreis Bad Kissingen

Sodenberg Basalt Crater – View of the Saale Valley loop from Sodenberg-Gans

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Lower Franconia

Landkreis Bad Kissingen

Sodenberg Basalt Crater – View of the Saale Valley loop from Sodenberg-Gans

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4.8

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175

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Sodenberg Basalt Crater – View of the Saale Valley loop from Sodenberg-Gans

01:03

3.81km

60m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: March 23, 2026

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Sodenberg-Gans

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731 m

View of the Saale Valley from Sodenberg-Gans

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My favorite spot in the southern Bavarian Rhön with a view towards Hammelburg.

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1.60 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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1.75 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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1.76 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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1.94 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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3.37 km

View of Hammelburg from Sodenberg-Gans

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Magnificent view
Good view of Hammelburg

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3.76 km

Sodenberg Estate

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Nice and interesting

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3.81 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

3.40 km

406 m

Surfaces

3.31 km

286 m

167 m

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Highest point (440 m)

Lowest point (380 m)

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Friday 15 May

12°C

3°C

49 %

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