Lichtenburg Castle – Weyhershauk Summit Cross loop from Evangelische Kirche

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Lichtenburg Castle – Weyhershauk Summit Cross loop from Evangelische Kirche

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Lichtenburg Castle – Weyhershauk Summit Cross loop from Evangelische Kirche

03:59

13.4km

400m

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 5, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through a protected area

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Naturpark Bayerische Rhön

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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3.57 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 well-preserved castle tower you have a fantastic view of the Rhön, the Grabfeld and the Thuringian Forest. Below the keep is the mighty main gate. Festivals, concerts and other events create a range of leisure activities that keep the Lichtenburg alive. In addition, the financial gain is used to keep the castle in good condition.

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3.91 km

View of the Lange Rhön

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Beautiful place for a rest!

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4.63 km

Weyhershauk Summit Cross

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The Weyhershauk is a nature reserve in the Rhön biosphere reserve. On the natural history trail, hikers can get to know the northernmost occurrence of an important dry habitat in Bavaria. It is one of the most valuable areas due to its species-rich equipment with a large variety of animal and plant species.

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4.64 km

View of Ostheim from Der Ostreimer

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Very, very nice view

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6.34 km

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 been the Protestant town church ever since. Tours can be booked through the tourist office. It's worth it!!!

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6.62 km

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 the well-known Bionade - maybe a little inspiration for the right drink for a rest in Ostheim. But beyond that, the little town has a lot to offer. For example, the largest "fortified church" of Germany. But there are also very practical highlights here. Like the varied gastronomy with delicious Rhöner cuisine. Or the wide range of accommodation that has something for every taste and budget. At least you should not be bored here;)

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6.92 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 with pointed icebreaker attachments. The ravages of time had noticeably gnawed at her. Renovation work was now necessary to keep the bridge safe for traffic. Immediately after the Ostheim city festival, the building was closed to traffic. The local construction company Stiel, which has also been carrying out renovation work on the Marienberg Fortress in Würzburg for several years, was awarded the contract for the repair. A lot of injection mortar was needed to close the internal cavities and joints. In the course of the complete grouting of the stone blocks, damaged stones in the vault were replaced and extensive landings in front of, under and after the bridge were removed with excavators so that the litter can flow through all four arches again even at low tide. A flat wall of natural stones was placed around the bridge piers to relieve them during floods. For safety reasons, a railing had to be attached. At the request of the water management office, a terrace was built downstream with the help of large mussel limestone blocks, which ensures more oxygen in the water and thus benefits the fish population.

Source: mainpost.de/regional/rhoengrabfeld/wieder-frei-fahrt-ueber-die-torbruecke-art-8905887

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9.54 km

Twin Oak

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As a botanical feature, the imposing natural monument "double oak" shows itself on the ascent to the summit of Weyhershauk.

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11.6 km

Königsburg

Castle

13.4 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

7.05 km

3.09 km

3.01 km

257 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

4.32 km

3.01 km

2.73 km

2.28 km

867 m

237 m

Elevation

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Highest point (520 m)

Lowest point (290 m)

Weather

Wednesday 7 October

14°C

7°C

97 %

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Max wind speed: 23.0 km/h

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Comments

April 22, 2023,Rundwanderung von Neustädtles über die Lichtenburg nach Ostheim vor der Rhön

A well-running round planned by my wife. The short stretch on a stretch of forest work near Neustädtle was the exception.
Worth seeing: Neustädtles, Lichtenburg, Ostheimer waterworks, fortified church, etc. and many views.

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