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Lower Franconia

Landkreis Rhön-Grabfeld

Sondheim vor der Rhön

Rother Kuppe Observation Tower – Picnic areas at Silbersee loop from Sondheim vor der Rhön

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Lower Franconia

Landkreis Rhön-Grabfeld

Sondheim vor der Rhön

Rother Kuppe Observation Tower – Picnic areas at Silbersee loop from Sondheim vor der Rhön

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Rother Kuppe Observation Tower – Picnic areas at Silbersee loop from Sondheim vor der Rhön

04:31

15.9km

360m

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: April 22, 2026

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Kernzonen im bayerischen Teil des Biosphärenreservats Rhön

Naturpark Bayerische Rhön

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4.98 km

Old Oak Tree (Natural Monument)

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Very very old oak.
natural monument

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6.73 km

View of Rother Kuppe and tower

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To be discovered from afar and an omnipresent contact point

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7.11 km

Rother Kuppe Observation Tower

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Good opportunity to do something good on the round

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7.62 km

View of the Gleichberge

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Are the woolly ones also looking there? 😊

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8.71 km

Silbersee (former basalt quarry)

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Crazy beautiful place to rest and explore ... a must

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8.80 km

Basalt Cliffs at Silbersee

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In the back of the Silbersee you can find these great basalt walls. There is really great nature back there in the corner. Just take a look

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9.04 km

Picnic areas at Silbersee

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Great place to stop but keep an eye on the little ones

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12.2 km

Village Linden Tree

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the place in front of the lime tree was newly created.

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15.9 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

8.94 km

3.51 km

1.87 km

1.57 km

Surfaces

6.55 km

5.13 km

2.37 km

1.14 km

684 m

< 100 m

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Highest point (690 m)

Lowest point (350 m)

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Saturday 11 July

27°C

14°C

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Rother Kuppe Observation Tower – Picnic areas at Silbersee loop from Sondheim vor der Rhön

Old Oak Tree (Natural Monument)

View of Rother Kuppe and tower

Rother Kuppe Observation Tower

View of the Gleichberge

Silbersee (former basalt quarry)

Basalt Cliffs at Silbersee

Picnic areas at Silbersee

Village Linden Tree

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