Nature Reserve Guide
Poppenholz is a nature reserve located in the Landkreis Rhön-Grabfeld in Bavaria, Germany. Characterized by its extensive wooded landscapes, the reserve is situated within the broader UNESCO Rhön Biosphere Reserve, a region known for its diverse terrain including basalt peaks, expansive meadows, wide plateaus, and dense forests. This varied natural environment provides a setting for several sports like touring cycling, jogging, mountain biking, road cycling, and more.
Poppenholz offers more than 50 routes for outdoor…
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181
riders
Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

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32
riders
Moderate road ride. Great for any fitness level. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride.

21
riders
44.0km
02:01
390m
390m
Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride.

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Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.
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85
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33.6km
02:18
230m
230m
Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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47.9km
03:04
370m
370m
Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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32.4km
02:07
200m
200m
Hard bike ride. Good fitness required. You may need to push your bike for some segments of this route.

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23
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28.0km
01:54
150m
150m
Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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44
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Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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22
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8.35km
02:15
110m
110m
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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5.88km
01:31
30m
30m
Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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16
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9.11km
02:23
70m
70m
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
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61
runners
9.74km
01:03
100m
100m
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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6.18km
00:38
30m
30m
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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5.17km
00:32
30m
30m
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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8.32km
00:52
40m
40m
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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34
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38.0km
02:27
310m
310m
Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels.

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28
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46.5km
03:07
380m
380m
Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary.

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15
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23.9km
02:15
610m
610m
Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary.

4.7
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16
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19.9km
01:54
490m
490m
Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary.
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Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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17.6km
01:13
320m
320m
Moderate gravel ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

9
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107km
06:18
1,050m
1,050m
Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

4.5
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6
riders
32.6km
01:51
280m
280m
Moderate gravel ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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Poppenholz is a nature reserve located in the Landkreis Rhön-Grabfeld in Bavaria, Germany. It is characterized by extensive wooded landscapes and is situated within the broader UNESCO Rhön Biosphere Reserve, known for its diverse natural features.
Poppenholz offers a variety of outdoor activities including touring cycling, jogging, mountain biking, road cycling, hiking, and gravel biking. There are more than 90 routes available for exploration.
Yes, Poppenholz features numerous cycling routes for various disciplines. Options include touring cycling, road cycling, and gravel biking, with routes like the Irmelshausen Lake loop (20.8 miles [33.4 km]) and the Cycle Path Unsleben–Heustreu loop (33.7 miles [54.3 km]). More information is available in the Cycling in Poppenholz guide.
Mountain biking is a popular activity in the area, with routes such as the Römhild Town Gate loop (23.6 miles [38.0 km]) and the Bräustüble Lang loop (28.9 miles [46.5 km]). For detailed options, consult the MTB Trails in Poppenholz guide.
Poppenholz offers several jogging routes, including the Sandstone Crucifix loop (6.0 miles [9.7 km]) and the Hummelshaus loop (3.8 miles [6.2 km]). These trails often utilize paved or accessible paths. Further information can be found in the Running Trails in Poppenholz guide.
Hiking is a popular activity, with routes ranging from easy to difficult. Examples include the Römhild Town Gate loop (3.7 miles [5.9 km]) and the St. James's Church Höchheim loop (5.7 miles [9.1 km]). The Hiking in Poppenholz guide provides more options.
Yes, Poppenholz offers routes suitable for beginners and families. For hiking, there are easy options like the Römhild Town Gate loop. The Easy hikes in Poppenholz guide highlights accessible trails.
Routes in Poppenholz have an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars on komoot. This rating is based on feedback from more than 200 users who have completed and reviewed the available routes.
There are more than 90 routes available in Poppenholz for various outdoor activities. These routes cater to different sports and difficulty levels, providing options for many visitors.
Komoot offers several guides for Poppenholz, including Cycling in Poppenholz, MTB Trails in Poppenholz, Running Trails in Poppenholz, and Hiking in Poppenholz. There are also guides for specific interests like Easy hikes and Gravel biking.
For general tourism and information pertaining to the broader Rhön region, which encompasses Poppenholz, contact Rhön GmbH – Gesellschaft für Tourismus und Markenmanagement at +49 9749 930080-0 or kontakt@rhoen.info. The Naturerlebniszentrum Rhön also provides information at +49 931 380 1640 or nez-rhoen@reg-ufr.bayern.de.

