Extratour "Kuppenweg" – discover the Rhön

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Germany

Bavaria

Lower Franconia

Extratour "Kuppenweg" – discover the Rhön

Moderate

4.8

(339)

1,090

hikers

Extratour "Kuppenweg" – discover the Rhön

03:05

10.3km

330m

Hiking

The Extratour Kuppenweg leads through the nature reserve Black Mountains, varied through meadows, forests and high up to the Rhön peaks.

The Kuppenweg extra tour starts at the hikers' car park near the village of Platz. The path leads us gently through wide meadows. Soon we hike steeply up to the natural forest reserve "Platzer Kuppe" with its impressive old beeches. We are rewarded for the ascent with a magnificent view of the summit. Our eyes wander over the southern Rhön and on clear days far into the Spessart.

Through extensive stands of spruce, repeatedly interspersed with old beech trees, we reach the Karl-Straub-Haus in Würzburg. During our rest we enjoy regional Rhöner products. The panoramic view of the mountain tops of the Dammersfeldrhön makes the enjoyment perfect.

We continue down the valley through the unique landscape of the Black Mountains to the source of the Thulba. How beautiful are these mountain meadows! Here we experience one of the most valuable habitats in the Rhön for many rare animal and plant species. At the end of our hilltop tour we visit the nearby towns of Geroda and Platz.

Tip: The traditional Rhönklubhütte Würzburg Karl-Straub-Haus - located in the middle of the Black Mountains nature reserve - is definitely worth a rest.

by Biosphärenreservat Rhön

Last updated: July 26, 2024

Tips

Your route passes through protected areas

Please check local regulations for:

Platzer Kuppe

Farnsberg - Totnansberg

Naturpark Bayerische Rhön

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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1.24 km

Relax and unwind

Highlight • Structure

Relax again before the steep ascent to the Platzer Kuppe.

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1.53 km

Platzer Kuppe Reflection Forest

Highlight (Segment) • Forest

The meditation forests were created by the Meditation Forests Germany Foundation. The species-rich forests are intended to illustrate the importance of nature and ecology in the age of climate change and globalization.

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2.07 km

Platzer Kuppe summit

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A beautiful all-round view. In addition, various seating options (wooden loungers, benches, seating area with table) offer a good opportunity to rest.

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5.42 km

View of the Rhön from the Würzburger Haus

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Great insight into the basalt lake. By the way, bathing is forbidden here

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10.2 km

Blißlings Wiese Picnic Area and Viewpoint

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Great rest area with a fountain on the Blißlings Wiese. You have a great view of the Rhön mountains (including Dreistelz, Mettermich, Pilsterköpfe,...)

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10.3 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

7.14 km

2.04 km

681 m

280 m

122 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

4.93 km

2.07 km

1.94 km

1.36 km

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (800 m)

Lowest point (510 m)

Weather

Wednesday 11 November

9°C

2°C

18 %

Additional weather tips

Max wind speed: 13.0 km/h

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Comments

June 23, 2025,Extratour Kuppenweg

A beautiful extra tour in the Rhön Mountains, with excellent trails and fantastic views. Halfway through the hike, you can stop for a bite to eat at the Würzburger Hütte (closed on Wednesdays). Impressive beech forests, large trees, truly majestic.

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October 19, 2024,EXTRATOUR Kuppenweg - Geroda - Rhön

You can start the tour at the following car parks:
🅿️ Car park, Platzer Kuppe hiking car park, free of charge
🅿️ Car park, Würzburger Haus hiking car park, free of charge

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July 26, 2025,Extratour - Kuppenweg 🌳Rhön🌳

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January 21, 2024,Platzer Kuppenweg Extratour Hochrhöner

Today there was some hard snow and ice, so it was a little more difficult to walk!

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February 22, 2022,Rhön Extratour - Kuppenweg

On a business trip 3 hours, which should be used. So shoes on, backpack on and let's go!

This round should definitely be run clockwise if you start in Platz am Wanderparkplatz. So you have the highlight of the view at the end of the tour. The ascent is also more pleasant overall.

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August 28, 2022,Extratour Kuppenweg

The Kuppenweg is one of the less great extra tours. Most of the time it goes through the forest or across pastures. A real Rhön feeling doesn't want to set in here.

You only have views from the Würzburg House and from the Platzer Kuppe.

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April 18, 2025,Kuppentour Geroda April-2025

The Kuppenweg Geroda extra tour starts at the hiking car park in Platz and leads from there through forests and meadows – initially 2 km downhill and then steadily uphill to the Würzburg Karl Straub Haus, which we were already familiar with from numerous other hikes. This was a good thing, as we were familiar with the views from there …

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January 27, 2024,Extratour Kuppenweg

We start our hike early in Platz in the free hiking parking lot. We walk the Kuppenweg in a clockwise direction. The reason was that clouds of fog were still drifting over the Platzer Kupper. But we wanted the full view. On our last tour over the Platzer Kuppe it was full of fog, snow and storms and no view …

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February 9, 2022

The Extratour Kuppenweg leads through the nature reserve Black Mountains, varied through meadows, forests and high up to the Rhön peaks.
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 The Kuppenweg extra tour starts at the hikers' car park near the village of Platz. The path leads us gently through wide meadows. Soon we hike steeply up to the natural

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