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Landkreis Schmalkalden-Meiningen
Birx

Grabenberg Border Tower – Boardwalk Rhönhut Moor loop from Birx

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Germany
Thuringia
Landkreis Schmalkalden-Meiningen
Birx

Grabenberg Border Tower – Boardwalk Rhönhut Moor loop from Birx

Moderate

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Grabenberg Border Tower – Boardwalk Rhönhut Moor loop from Birx

02:39

9.84km

120m

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: August 8, 2026

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Your route passes through protected areas

Please check local regulations for:

Naturpark Bayerische Rhön

Rhönwald-Grabenberg

Biosphärenreservat Rhön

Waypoints

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266 m

View of Wasserkuppe and Milseburg

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Great view of the Wasserkuppe on the left and the Milseburg on the right

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5.35 km

In the past, farmers had to laboriously clear the basalt blocks from fields and meadows and pile them up at the edge so that they could even cultivate the land.

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5.85 km

Grabenberg Border Tower

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The former inner-German border ran through the Lange Rhön nature reserve. There is another watchtower here. The piece of border fence was subsequently rebuilt. Further explanations can be found on information boards on site.

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6.50 km

Boardwalk Rhönhut Moor

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In this section of the hiking trail through the “Rhönhut” nature reserve, a wooden boardwalk has been built over a long stretch. This makes it easy to cross the protected moor and large bodies of water with dry feet.

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7.32 km

Schwarzes Moor Information Centre

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The "Black Moor" is always worth a visit. A super great screed for hiking leads right through. At the same time, you are here at the border triangle of Hesse, …

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7.56 km

Rhönhut Core Zone, Rhön Biosphere Reserve

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Fantastic hiking trails for everyone

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7.84 km

View of Wasserkuppe

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Beautiful view to the Wasserkuppe.

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8.16 km

Wonderful path over beautiful meadows and a wonderful view of the Rhön.

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9.84 km

End point

Bus stop

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

4.63 km

3.51 km

1.17 km

532 m

Surfaces

3.91 km

3.19 km

2.11 km

320 m

283 m

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Highest point (790 m)

Lowest point (730 m)

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