Ellenbogen Parking Area loop from NSG Rhönkopf-Streufelsberg

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Ellenbogen Parking Area loop from NSG Rhönkopf-Streufelsberg

Easy

4.6

(10)

hikers

Ellenbogen Parking Area loop from NSG Rhönkopf-Streufelsberg

00:20

1.22km

10m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: June 23, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through a protected area

Please check local regulations for:

Biosphärenreservat Rhön

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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5 m

Ellenbogen Parking Area

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The day ticket is available here for €1.

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254 m

Sustainable Forestry in the 19th Century – Information Board 16

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Thuringia Forest "Sustainable Forestry in the 19th Century" information board No. 16

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579 m

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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595 m

Ellenbogen viewpoint and orientation table

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Great idea with the locations in different directions

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614 m

Grünes Band Summer Toboggan Run

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“Green Belt” summer toboggan run. Reopened in 2022. Very nice for young and old.

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635 m

Sun loungers with a view over the Rhön

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The 2 benches are ideal for admiring the all-round view while lying down. 👌

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640 m

Summer Toboggan Run at Ellenbogen

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657 m

Noah's Sail viewpoint overlooking the former border

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After you have reached the elbow (814m), you can charge your battery at the free e-bike charging station. Drinks are available in the kiosk next door. After paying at the ticket machine you can climb the tower.

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1.22 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

791 m

218 m

192 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

880 m

252 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Weather

Thursday 10 September

19°C

6°C

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Max wind speed: 15.0 km/h

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Comments

August 22, 2023,Noahs Segel

As a little treat, after today's hike, we visited the observation tower "Noah's Segel" on the Ellenbogen in the Thuringian Rhön.
Shown only briefly, as the view of the Rhön is simply a pleasure.

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