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Abstrunlinge Spring (Ostheim) – Lichtenburg Castle loop from Ostheim vor der Rhön

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Landkreis Rhön-Grabfeld

Ostheim vor der Rhön

Abstrunlinge Spring (Ostheim) – Lichtenburg Castle loop from Ostheim vor der Rhön

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Abstrunlinge Spring (Ostheim) – Lichtenburg Castle loop from Ostheim vor der Rhön

04:48

17.1km

340m

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: July 2, 2026

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Naturpark Bayerische Rhön

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1.94 km

View of the Rhön countryside from Naturpark Bayerische Rhön

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Commercial forest beats health forest

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4.17 km

Forester’s hut at Schloßfeld

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Venus in the evening sky above the castle field behind the Lichtenburg.

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13.8 km

Abstrunlinge Spring (Ostheim)

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There is also plenty of seating at this spring.

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14.7 km

Lichtenburg Castle

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The Lichtenburg is Ostheim's landmark and was first mentioned in a document in the 12th century. It is very well signposted as the destination of several hiking trails. From the …

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14.9 km

View of the Lange Rhön

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Beautiful place for a rest!

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15.7 km

View of Lichtenburg from Pilzweg/Fuchsweg

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Autumn forests with bright colors in Ostheim invite you to go on wonderful hikes in all directions.

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16.2 km

Stone Memorial Cross near Ostheim

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“Each of these crosses can tell its own story and what prompted people to erect “their” cross at this point. (...) These wayside crosses were erected as visible signs and …

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16.2 km

Ostheim Waterworks

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The "Wasserschlößchen", as the waterworks is popularly known, is located on Burgstrasse in Ostheim. Here, a large playground and parking spaces invite you to linger. The car park is also …

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17.1 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

14.2 km

1.69 km

984 m

259 m

Surfaces

6.31 km

4.55 km

3.16 km

2.55 km

544 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (460 m)

Lowest point (310 m)

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Thursday 9 July

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Comments

May 26, 2022,Ostheim vor der Rhön

A possible starting point near the shooting range there is a roundabout and forest path in the forest. After the bridge and biogas plant, a dirt road goes into the forest.

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July 21, 2024,Schwitzende Lichtenburg

It was pretty sweaty today, even though I started early in the morning for the "first class" Ründla.

But the climb to Lichtenburg is worth it, even though it is currently closed for renovation work, there are wonderful views from up there!

Great day today in front of the Rhön!

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April 5, 2026,Willmars Lichtenburg Weyhershauk Ostheim

Besides many singing birds and an owl, there was already plenty of blooming periwinkle and some pasqueflowers to admire.

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Abstrunlinge Spring (Ostheim) – Lichtenburg Castle loop from Ostheim vor der Rhön

View of the Rhön countryside from Naturpark Bayerische Rhön

Forester’s hut at Schloßfeld

Abstrunlinge Spring (Ostheim)

Lichtenburg Castle

View of the Lange Rhön

View of Lichtenburg from Pilzweg/Fuchsweg

Stone Memorial Cross near Ostheim

Ostheim Waterworks

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