Oberwallbachsmühle – St. Nikolai Church Metzels loop from Metzels

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Oberwallbachsmühle – St. Nikolai Church Metzels loop from Metzels

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Oberwallbachsmühle – St. Nikolai Church Metzels loop from Metzels

01:47

6.41km

120m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 18, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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628 m

Viewpoint Towards the Rhön

Highlight • Viewpoint

A great place for a rest with a great view of the Geba.

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662 m

View of the Rhön and Geba from Metzels

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Nice seating area on the outskirts of Metzel.

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2.24 km

Oberwallbachsmühle

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A beautiful old watermill which is open in summer.
There are also numerous events here which are always well attended. The mill can also be rented for overnight stays.

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4.29 km

Stone Cross

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Approximately 1.2 km north of the town of Metzels at a prominent crossroads with a resting place, immediately after the passage of the Wallbach (follow the hiking trail that leads …

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6.06 km

Metzels may not be the center of the world, but from here you can quickly reach all major cities if you want. Otherwise, it boasts plenty of nature and tranquility, which you can enjoy while hiking or cycling.

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6.13 km

Cemetery in the Thuringian Forest

Highlight • Historical Site

6.36 km

St. Nikolai Church Metzels

Highlight • Religious Site

A beautiful old church in the middle of town. 👍

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6.38 km

Village Fountain with Easter Decorations

Highlight • Monument

At Easter time it is a beautifully decorated fountain.

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6.41 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

5.61 km

636 m

118 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

3.29 km

1.72 km

1.17 km

219 m

Elevation

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Highest point (460 m)

Lowest point (360 m)

Weather

Today

Saturday 10 October

11°C

6°C

52 %

Additional weather tips

Max wind speed: 18.0 km/h

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Comments

September 21, 2025,Routinerunde heute mit Regen

We set off today in sunshine and pleasant temperatures. Then we returned in the rain.
Luckily, it didn't start until after I'd finished my coffee, cake, and shandy. 😎👍🏻

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April 26, 2026,Zu Fuß und per Rad beim Kuchen am Start

Dear Caro and Andre, nice that we saw each other again today.
I hope you had a nice and trouble-free journey home.
@Klaus Pfannschmidt, unfortunately I recognized you too late when you rode past us on your bike. But I recognized you.😁
Maybe at the next meeting there will be another opportunity for a chat. 👍🏻

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August 31, 2025,Die übliche Sonntagsrunde

Today, in the best weather, we went back to the mill for coffee.☕️🍰
We were delighted to have @CHRISTOPH with his family and @Nicol Weber join us today.🤩

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August 17, 2025,Sonntagsrunde mit extra

Today, in addition to coffee and cake at the Wallbachsmühle, we also planned to pick up some meadowsweet.
This is used to make a syrup that has many uses and is meant to take us a little further away from pills and chemicals. 😎

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June 15, 2025,Wer nichts wagt bekommt keinen Kuchen

The thunderstorm and rain had passed. So we took advantage of the opportunity and headed towards the mill and cake. 🤤
Once we got there, we met @Frank Maienkranz and @Kerstin M. So we not only had coffee and cake but also a nice chat with friends. What more could you want?👍🏻
Since the sky didn't look very friendly, we …

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