Extratour "Ulmenstein": Nüsttal – Rhön

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The family-friendly hike on the Ulmenstein tempts with idyllic lake romance, relaxing forest bathing and colorful meadow magic in a unique cultural landscape. The extra tour begins on narrow paths that take us to a lake surrounded by basalt columns. The lake was created by mining the Ulmenstein basalt rock. The hike continues through mixed forest with a fascinating play of leaves from beech, maple, ash and elm. As a contrast, we then let our eyes wander over meadows, fields and orchards. This is the typical hilly relief of the Kuppenrhön. When we look at the ground, we discover the typical limestone grassland of the Rhön. However, it is only poor for us humans. For animals and plants, it forms a species-rich habitat. What exactly is blooming there? Which animals live here? The experience stations at selected rest areas provide answers. Here we learn how the Rhön cultural landscape came into being and how it is maintained and preserved. With great images in our heads and new knowledge, we return to our starting point, the Ulmenstein car park. The extra tour begins on narrow paths that take us to a lake surrounded by basalt columns. The lake was created by mining the Ulmenstein basalt rock. The hike continues through mixed forest with a fascinating play of leaves from beech, maple, ash and elm. As a contrast, we then let our eyes wander over meadows, fields and orchards. This is the typical hilly relief of the Kuppenrhön. When we look at the ground, we discover the typical limestone grassland of the Rhön. However, it is only poor for us humans. For animals and plants, it forms a species-rich habitat. What exactly is blooming there? Which animals live here? The @ experience stations at selected rest areas provide answers. Here we learn how the Rhön cultural landscape came into being and how it is maintained and preserved. With great images in our heads and new knowledge, we return to our starting point, the Ulmenstein car park. Rhön GmbH

The highlight of the tour is certainly the basalt lake at Ulmenstein, but the hike has much more to offer. The trail leads through diverse landscapes on varied terrain: wooded areas, limestone grasslands, and juniper heaths. Magnificent views of the Rhön peaks are repeatedly offered. In autumn, you can also marvel at the wonderful mushrooms.

Starting point: Ulmenstein hiking car park, (36167 Nüsttal, follow Ulmensteinstraße for approx. 1.5 km) Impressive forest passages with dense mixed forest and varied routes guarantee an interesting hiking experience. The idyllically located basalt lake Ulmenstein and two chapels with magnificent interiors promise a variety of impressions. The basalt lake Ulmenstein, which is framed by imposing basalt columns, was created by basalt mining. Narrow paths lead up to this gem. While around the Ulmenstein dense, old mixed forest of beech, maple, ash and of course elm characterizes the picture, the rest of the hiking trail runs through a varied landscape. Meadows, fields, hedges and meadow orchards alternate in constant succession and the hilly relief is typical of the landscape of the Kuppenrhön. The route often leads over Mediterranean-looking calcareous grassland. A constant companion on the hike is the summit of the Linsberg, a basalt cone like the neighboring Ulmenstein. Another defining element of the extra tour are the two picturesque chapels on hills near Mittelaschenbach and Hofaschenbach. From here the view extends far to the nearby and distant Rhönberge and the Nüsttal.

Ulmenstein Extra Tour Ulmenstein Basalt Lake Laurentius Chapel - Mittelaschenbach Nüsttal Heavenly Spectacle - Hofaschenbach Calcareous Grassland Fourteen Holy Helpers Chapel - Hofaschenbach

We wanted to see something new, so we headed off to the Rhön... and what can I say: That was a panoramic trail!!! With the best weather we had wonderful views and Knoppers could run around freely in the many open spaces. The trails were mostly easy to walk on, even if there were a lot of stones under the leaves on the forest paths, and they were well signposted. There are also always benches or other places to rest so you can take a break and enjoy the views! Highly recommended!

🎯: Ulmenstein 🅿️: Ulmenstein hiking car park ↔️: 9 km ↗️: 300 m elevation ↕️: 520 m 🗽: Linsberg Chapel, Himmelschauplatz, Ulmenstein 🌡: 23°🌞 🌲🌳: 30 % 🔝: ★★★★★ Very nice hiking tour with plenty of places to sit. That was impressive. 🪑 😃 Even an old shepherd's wagon has been converted into a snack bar. You can get some refreshments right at the Himmelschauplatz. 🌭☕️🍴 The Linsberg Chapel in particular is worth seeing and offers a great photo opportunity. 🏡📷

This is definitely one of the top 3 extra tours in the Rhön