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Boulder fields on Gangolfsberg – Rother Kuppe Observation Tower loop from Dünsberg

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Germany

Bavaria

Lower Franconia

Landkreis Rhön-Grabfeld

Oberelsbach

Boulder fields on Gangolfsberg – Rother Kuppe Observation Tower loop from Dünsberg

Moderate

4.8

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Boulder fields on Gangolfsberg – Rother Kuppe Observation Tower loop from Dünsberg

04:54

16.5km

500m

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: August 3, 2026

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Kernzonen im bayerischen Teil des Biosphärenreservats Rhön

Naturpark Bayerische Rhön

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4.50 km

Boulder fields on Gangolfsberg

Highlight • Natural Monument

Magnificent views of the basalt blocks, some of which are already overgrown

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4.89 km

Ruins of the Gangolfskapelle (Milseburg)

Highlight • Historical Site

Als Gangolf im Auftrag des Königs Pippin als Heerführer und Jäger unterwegs ist trinkt er Wasser von einer Quelle, die sich in einem wunderschönen, blühenden Garten befindet. Von diesem romantischen …

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6.72 km

Thuringian Hut

Highlight • Mountain Hut

Great location with a fantastic view of the Rhön. Delicious & good home cooking.

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8.52 km

Rother Kuppe Observation Tower

Highlight • Viewpoint

Good opportunity to do something good on the round

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8.90 km

View of Rother Kuppe and tower

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To be discovered from afar and an omnipresent contact point

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11.8 km

Ancient Rampart in the Rhön Biosphere Reserve

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The early ramparts are located directly on the path between the Thüringer Hütte and the Baummossfiguren. Very beautiful path and a very nice resting place at the Gangolsfskapelle

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12.9 km

Gangolfsberg Nature Trail

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Great route, especially from the basalt prism wall, it goes over hill and dale. At the beginning there is a lot of information about the different types.

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14.9 km

Elsbach Valley Trail

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Beautiful meadow including a pedestrian creek crossing... But there was also a bridge... 😵‍💫

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16.5 km

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Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

9.76 km

5.47 km

977 m

225 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

8.39 km

4.20 km

2.82 km

1.01 km

< 100 m

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Wednesday 2 September

19°C

10°C

30 %

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Boulder fields on Gangolfsberg – Rother Kuppe Observation Tower loop from Dünsberg

Boulder fields on Gangolfsberg

Ruins of the Gangolfskapelle (Milseburg)

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View of Rother Kuppe and tower

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