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Landkreis Bad Kissingen

Sodenberg Basalt Crater – View of the Saale Valley loop from Sodenberg-Gans

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Lower Franconia

Landkreis Bad Kissingen

Sodenberg Basalt Crater – View of the Saale Valley loop from Sodenberg-Gans

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Sodenberg Basalt Crater – View of the Saale Valley loop from Sodenberg-Gans

01:03

3.81km

60m

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: September 25, 2026

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Sodenberg-Gans

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Start point

Parking

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731 m

View of the Saale Valley from Sodenberg-Gans

Highlight • Viewpoint

My favorite spot in the southern Bavarian Rhön with a view towards Hammelburg.

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1.60 km

Tunnel at the Former Sodenberg Basalt Quarry

Highlight • Structure

The tunnel at the former basalt works in Hammelburg is a valuable historical building that impressively illustrates the industrial history of the region. It is a reminder of the hard …

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1.69 km

Former Basalt Quarry Sodenberg-Gans

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4

1.75 km

Sodenberg-Gans Shelter

Highlight • Mountain Hut

The Sodenberg refuge is a welcome rest stop for hikers and nature lovers exploring the region around Hammelburg. It not only offers shelter and relaxation, but also an excellent place to enjoy the natural beauty of the surrounding area.

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5

1.76 km

Sodenberg Basalt Crater

Highlight • Natural Monument

Standing at the top, you can still guess the volcano, the basalt of which was mined here. Benches and a small hut invite you to take a break - which you also need when you walk up from the west.

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6

1.94 km

View of the Saale Valley

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Here you have the most beautiful view towards the Saale Valley and Dreistelz, for me one of the most beautiful places on the Sodenberg.

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7

3.37 km

View of Hammelburg from Sodenberg-Gans

Highlight • Viewpoint

Magnificent view
Good view of Hammelburg

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3.76 km

Sodenberg Estate

Highlight • Historical Site

Nice and interesting

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3.81 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

3.40 km

406 m

Surfaces

3.31 km

286 m

167 m

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Highest point (440 m)

Lowest point (380 m)

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Friday 9 October

15°C

8°C

75 %

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Comments

August 6, 2022,Einmal um den Sodenberg am Samstagnachmittag

A very nice round with many places to linger and a wonderful view of the Saale valley.

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May 22, 2022,Kleine Runde um den Sodenberg 🌞

Walked around the Sodenberg with Funny and Mum today. Beautiful paths, basalt pit worth seeing, beautiful nature and good views 👍👍👍🌝

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