Gate Bridge, Ostheim vor der Rhön – Kneipp Basin Ostheim loop from Ostheim vor der Rhön

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Germany

Bavaria

Lower Franconia

Landkreis Rhön-Grabfeld

Ostheim vor der Rhön

Gate Bridge, Ostheim vor der Rhön – Kneipp Basin Ostheim loop from Ostheim vor der Rhön

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Gate Bridge, Ostheim vor der Rhön – Kneipp Basin Ostheim loop from Ostheim vor der Rhön

00:37

2.41km

10m

Hiking

Easy hike. Easily walkable paths. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: August 5, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through a protected area

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Naturpark Bayerische Rhön

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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232 m

Fortified church Ostheim vor der Rhön

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Fortified church built around 1400! In 1634, the fortified church was conquered by "Croats" and "Imperial troops" in the Thirty Years' War. St. Michael was built in 1619 and has …

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740 m

Streu River

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The name Streu was written in the 8th century "Steuue" and around the year 1030 "Strouua". It is derived from the Lithuanian word strove, which means strong current. The river …

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878 m

Schuffners Bridge over the Streu

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God was with us? To Him be the glory?

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973 m

Ostheim vor der Rhön Historic Town Center

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In the middle of the idyllic valley of the litter lies the half-timbered town Ostheim that you may not yet know, but certainly one of its products. From Ostheim comes …

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1.17 km

Ostheim Medieval Town Wall

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Medieval city wall. Well received. Mostly not accessible because of private property.

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1.62 km

Gate Bridge, Ostheim vor der Rhön

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The gate bridge is one of the oldest preserved structures in Ostheim. It was built in 1609 as a two-lane bridge with four round arches and two mighty central pillars …

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1.86 km

The idyllic Kneipp basin, which is integrated directly into the litter, guarantees a welcome refreshment, especially on hot summer days. You can sit down and enjoy yourself at tables and benches under shady trees.

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2.15 km

Hessberg Manor

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Former moated castle

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2.41 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

1.09 km

936 m

298 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

892 m

884 m

562 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Weather

Saturday 31 October

8°C

2°C

11 %

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Max wind speed: 12.0 km/h

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Comments

August 13, 2024,Ostheimer Gewässerlehrpfad

Because of the heat, we didn't start moving until after dinner. A very nice signposted path with lots of shade. The church fortress was also very interesting.
At the end we cooled off in the Kneipp pool.

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November 4, 2024,Ostheim in der Rhön Stadtrundweg

After the fog cleared at midday, we set off on the historic town tour through Ostheim in glorious autumn weather.
The church fortress is one of the best preserved in Germany. Very interesting and worth seeing.
The town tour leads past historic buildings. The historic town hall is also noteworthy.
Ostheim is also known for the drink 'Bionade', which is …

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