Platzer Kuppe summit – View from the Platzer Kuppe loop from Geroda

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Lower Franconia

Platzer Kuppe summit – View from the Platzer Kuppe loop from Geroda

Moderate

4.5

(24)

hikers

Platzer Kuppe summit – View from the Platzer Kuppe loop from Geroda

02:53

9.76km

280m

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: September 24, 2026

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Your route passes through protected areas

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Platzer Kuppe

Naturpark Bayerische Rhön

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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749 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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2.07 km

Platzer Kuppe Reflection Forest

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The meditation forests were created by the Meditation Forests Germany Foundation. The species-rich forests are intended to illustrate the importance of nature and ecology in the age of climate change and globalization.

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2.57 km

Bench and cross below Platzer Kuppe

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Very nice seating area directly below the Platzer Kuppe 😍

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2.60 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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2.61 km

View from the Platzer Kuppe

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If you haven't been here, you've left a treat.

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4.41 km

Viewpoint

5.87 km

Source of the Thulba

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The Thulba rises here on the southern slope of the Black Mountains

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7.13 km

Wooden Bridge Over the Young Thulba

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If you follow the signs for the extra tour “Kuppenweg”, you will walk a bit along the Thulba.

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8.99 km

View of Platzer Kuppe

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Beautiful view of the Platzer Kuppe

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9.76 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

7.36 km

1.30 km

724 m

326 m

Surfaces

5.33 km

2.32 km

1.57 km

479 m

Elevation

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Highest point (720 m)

Lowest point (510 m)

Weather

Thursday 8 October

11°C

6°C

95 %

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Max wind speed: 22.0 km/h

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Comments

October 10, 2025,Extratour Kuppenweg

Unfortunately, we had to take the signposted detour due to forestry work. The lack of views and the paved road weren't very motivating. The return route was cross-country, along roads and pastures, nothing particularly challenging. Despite the signage, some sections were a bit confusing.
This was the youngest's first 10km tour, which he completed alone (without being carried in between). …

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August 2, 2024,Tour Nr. 053 🅿Wanderparkplatz Platz Extratour „Kuppenweg“

08/02/2024
Tour No. 053 circular hike
Extra tour “Kuppenweg”
Parking: At the hiking car park near Platz
Start: 06:00 at 19° back at 08:21 at 25°
Running time: 01:39 hours Total time 02:21 hours 9 km
The plan was to go via “Würzburger Haus” and Platzer Kuppe
But since it started to rain after 500m and “Würzburger Haus” and Platzer …

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