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Ostheim vor der Rhön

Ostheim Waterworks – Lichtenburg Castle loop from Ostheim vor der Rhön

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Lower Franconia

Landkreis Rhön-Grabfeld

Ostheim vor der Rhön

Ostheim Waterworks – Lichtenburg Castle loop from Ostheim vor der Rhön

Easy

4.2

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Ostheim Waterworks – Lichtenburg Castle loop from Ostheim vor der Rhön

00:53

2.92km

110m

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: May 28, 2026

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Naturpark Bayerische Rhön

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78 m

Völkerschlacht Monument Weyhershauk

Highlight • Monument

This additional monument to commemorate the Battle of Leipzig was erected in 1914. The monument, donated by Richard Pfefferkorn and worked on by sculptor Louis Zinn, was given the inscription "October 18, 1813/1913". After 40 years, it was restored by Martin Klee and his supporters to appropriately honor the significance of the historical events.

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86 m

Friedenslinde Memorial (1913)

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Inauguration of Ostheimer Friedensweg

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136 m

Playground Above Ostheim

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First on the playground, so the children could be well motivated for the upcoming tour 😉

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163 m

Ostheim Waterworks

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The "Wasserschlößchen", as the waterworks is popularly known, is located on Burgstrasse in Ostheim. Here, a large playground and parking spaces invite you to linger. The car park is also the starting point for the extra tour "Der Ostheimer", which shows the diversity of the Rhön natural and cultural landscape over a length of almost 7 km.

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1.19 km

View of the Lange Rhön

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Beautiful place for a rest!

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1.46 km

Lichtenburg Castle

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The Lichtenburg is Ostheim's landmark and was first mentioned in a document in the 12th century. It is very well signposted as the destination of several hiking trails. From the well-preserved castle tower you have a fantastic view of the Rhön, the Grabfeld and the Thuringian Forest. Below the keep is the mighty main gate. Festivals, concerts and other events create a range of leisure activities that keep the Lichtenburg alive. In addition, the financial gain is used to keep the castle in good condition.

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Stone Memorial Cross near Ostheim

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“Each of these crosses can tell its own story and what prompted people to erect “their” cross at this point. (...) These wayside crosses were erected as visible signs and attract the attention of many people. The cross is a symbol of life. It stands as a sign of our Christian hope and wants to direct our gaze to Jesus Christ, who has overcome death (...). The cross is part of our life as it was in the life of Jesus. So I wish that many people … visit the crosses, whether as places of stillness and breathing space before God, whether as places for community gatherings, prayer and praise to God.”
(Text source: Dean Rainald M. Ollig
in: “Crossroads. Small sacred monuments as a sign of popular piety")

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Ostheim Waterworks Trailhead (Extratour Der Ostheimer)

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The hiker's car park is on Burgstrasse in Ostheim. Here, a large playground and other parking spaces invite you to linger. The car park is also the starting point for the extra tour "Der Ostheimer", which shows the diversity of the Rhön natural and cultural landscape over a length of almost 7 km.

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2.92 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

1.36 km

1.06 km

479 m

Surfaces

1.70 km

706 m

337 m

143 m

< 100 m

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Highest point (460 m)

Lowest point (360 m)

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Wednesday 15 July

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Ostheim Waterworks – Lichtenburg Castle loop from Ostheim vor der Rhön

Völkerschlacht Monument Weyhershauk

Friedenslinde Memorial (1913)

Playground Above Ostheim

Ostheim Waterworks

View of the Lange Rhön

Lichtenburg Castle

Stone Memorial Cross near Ostheim

Ostheim Waterworks Trailhead (Extratour Der Ostheimer)

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