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Platzer Kuppe summit – Rhön Mountain Lodge loop from Geroda

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Bavaria

Lower Franconia

Platzer Kuppe summit – Rhön Mountain Lodge loop from Geroda

Moderate

5.0

(7)

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Platzer Kuppe summit – Rhön Mountain Lodge loop from Geroda

04:20

14.7km

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: May 17, 2026

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Platzer Kuppe

Farnsberg - Totnansberg

Naturpark Bayerische Rhön

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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210 m

Rest area with water trough and insect hotel at Platzer Kuppe

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Here you can take a short rest before the steep ascent to the Platzer Kuppe.

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2.03 km

Bench and cross below Platzer Kuppe

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Very nice seating area directly below the Platzer Kuppe 😍

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2.06 km

Platzer Kuppe summit

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A beautiful all-round view. In addition, various seating options (wooden loungers, benches, seating area with table) offer a good opportunity to rest.

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2.91 km

Viewpoint

5.38 km

Würzburger Karl-Straub-Haus

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The Würzburger Haus is an ideal destination or can be used as an intermediate destination on hiking tours (e.g. hut tour 15 km or Kuppenweg 10 km). A beautiful dining …

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5.43 km

View of the Rhön Mountains from Naturpark Bayerische Rhön

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Once again here in the Rhön.. View far into the distance

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7.13 km

Rhön Mountain Lodge

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Newly built mountain hut with good accommodation and tasty food (self-service). Good starting point for hikes in the Bavarian Rhön. Free hiking parking directly in front of the hut.

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10.7 km

Jewish Cemetery Geroda

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Located a little lower from the main path.

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14.5 km

View of Platzer Kuppe

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Beautiful view of the Platzer Kuppe

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14.7 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

10.4 km

2.50 km

1.43 km

231 m

126 m

Surfaces

4.63 km

3.63 km

3.34 km

2.93 km

154 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (800 m)

Lowest point (430 m)

Weather

Friday 5 June

21°C

7°C

34 %

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Platzer Kuppe summit – Rhön Mountain Lodge loop from Geroda

Rest area with water trough and insect hotel at Platzer Kuppe

Bench and cross below Platzer Kuppe

Platzer Kuppe summit

Würzburger Karl-Straub-Haus

View of the Rhön Mountains from Naturpark Bayerische Rhön

Rhön Mountain Lodge

Jewish Cemetery Geroda

View of Platzer Kuppe

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