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Germany
Bavaria
Lower Franconia
Landkreis Rhön-Grabfeld
Ostheim vor der Rhön

Lichtenburg Castle – Weyhershauk Summit Cross loop from Ostheim vor der Rhön

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Germany
Bavaria
Lower Franconia
Landkreis Rhön-Grabfeld
Ostheim vor der Rhön

Lichtenburg Castle – Weyhershauk Summit Cross loop from Ostheim vor der Rhön

Hard

5.0

(2)

101

runners

Lichtenburg Castle – Weyhershauk Summit Cross loop from Ostheim vor der Rhön

02:07

17.1km

430m

Running

Hard run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: February 28, 2026

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Your route passes through a protected area

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Naturpark Bayerische Rhön

Waypoints

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4.31 km

Lichtenburg Castle

Highlight • Castle

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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10.3 km

Königsburg

Castle

3

12.4 km

Twin Oak

Highlight • Natural Monument

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

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13.4 km

one of several trees along a circular trail with useful explanations and a great view!

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15.5 km

Weyhershauk Summit Cross

Highlight • Summit

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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16.2 km

Ostheim Waterworks

Highlight • Monument

The "Wasserschlößchen", as the waterworks is popularly known, is located on Burgstrasse in Ostheim. Here, a large playground and parking spaces invite you to linger. The car park is also the starting point for the extra tour "Der Ostheimer", which shows the diversity of the Rhön natural and cultural landscape over a length of almost 7 km.

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17.1 km

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Way Types & Surfaces

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13.0 km

2.19 km

1.11 km

873 m

Surfaces

7.67 km

5.98 km

1.92 km

1.17 km

386 m

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