Thuringian Rhön House – Reichenhausen Shelter loop from Unterweid

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Germany

Thuringia

Landkreis Schmalkalden-Meiningen

Kaltenwestheim

Thuringian Rhön House – Reichenhausen Shelter loop from Unterweid

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Thuringian Rhön House – Reichenhausen Shelter loop from Unterweid

03:16

11.7km

220m

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: June 23, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through protected areas

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Rhönwald

Biosphärenreservat Rhön

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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4.10 km

Thüringenforst 'Alive for All Eternity' Nature Trail

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Thuringia Forest "Alive to the core" information board No. 9

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5.13 km

Thuringian Rhön House

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It's always worth stopping here for a meal. Good food and hospitality

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6.38 km

Noah's Segel Observation Tower on the Ellenbogen

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Great view towards Staufelsberg/Engelsberg and Wartburgkreis. To enjoy the whole view, you should go on the sail.

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6.82 km

Wet Meadows and Moors in the Rhön Biosphere Reserve

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Information board about wet meadows and moors. Indispensable elements of the Rhön landscape.

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7.12 km

Hochrhöner Trail in the Rhön Biosphere Reserve

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Here is a trail in the forest

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7.18 km

Forest Path in the Rhön Biosphere Reserve

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Great getaway behind the Eisenach house

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7.97 km

Reichenhausen Shelter

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Even the strongest hiker needs a break sometimes 🥾

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8.14 km

View of the Open Vistas, Rhön Biosphere Reserve

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Here you have a fabulous view!

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11.7 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

9.45 km

1.57 km

666 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

5.83 km

4.93 km

624 m

146 m

119 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (800 m)

Lowest point (630 m)

Weather

Friday 11 September

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Comments

August 25, 2025,Thüringer Rhönhaus – Noahs Segel

Hiked in the High Rhön today. A beautiful hike to Noah's Sail. Along the way, we pass the Thuringian Rhönhaus, which makes a very good impression. We'll definitely stop there on our next Rhön hike (open daily from 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. until October). The trails are well-maintained and perfectly signposted, Rhön standards. Shortly before reaching the Eisenacher Haus …

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