Kreuzberg Monastery – Galgota Kreuze - Kreuzberg loop from Feuerberg (Rhön)

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Kreuzberg Monastery – Galgota Kreuze - Kreuzberg loop from Feuerberg (Rhön)

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Kreuzberg Monastery – Galgota Kreuze - Kreuzberg loop from Feuerberg (Rhön)

04:09

13.9km

420m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: August 3, 2026

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Kernzonen im bayerischen Teil des Biosphärenreservats Rhön

ehemaliger StOÜpl Oberwildflecken

Grosser und Kleiner Guckas

Naturpark Bayerische Rhön

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81 m

View from Feuerberg

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Sensational view from Feuerberg 🔭

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4.30 km

Forest Clearing in Naturpark Bayerische Rhön

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There is a shady rest area near the clearing.

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6.63 km

Kreuzberg Monastery

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At the end of the tour, I advise everyone to stop by the monastery to enjoy a delicious meal with a large beer. You can also buy beer there to take home.

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7.01 km

Golgotha Crosses

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Regardless of wind and weather, the group sits enthroned on the highest mountain in Franconia

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7.22 km

The steps up to Kreuzberg

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The view at the 3 crosses is unbeatable. It is best to spend the night in the monastery, then you can also take excellent sunset pictures in good weather conditions.

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7.27 km

Kreuzberg (Rhön)

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Directly below the Kreuzberg is a paid hiking parking lot. From there it is only about 400 meters to the Kreuzberg monastery. Via a steep staircase, you reach the Kreuzberg …

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7.51 km

On the Kreuzberg

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Very beautiful. A must-see. But often very crowded.

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9.91 km

Fäustelsteig

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The Fäustelsteig is located in the UNESCO biosphere reserve Rhön core zone Großer and Kleiner Guckas. In this natural forest there are many old stands of beech, noble deciduous trees …

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