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Regierungsbezirk Kassel

Landkreis Fulda

Nüsttal

Extratour "Ulmenstein": Nüsttal – Rhön

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Germany

Hesse

Regierungsbezirk Kassel

Landkreis Fulda

Nüsttal

Extratour "Ulmenstein": Nüsttal – Rhön

Moderate

4.9

(283)

879

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Extratour "Ulmenstein": Nüsttal – Rhön

02:18

8.00km

200m

Hiking

The family-friendly hike on the Ulmenstein lures with idyllic lake romance, relaxing forest bathing and colorful meadow magic in a unique cultural landscape.

The extra tour Ulmenstein begins on narrow paths, which take us to a lake surrounded by basalt columns. The gem was created by mining the formerly mighty…

by Biosphärenreservat Rhön

Last updated: July 25, 2024

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735 m

Ulmenstein Basalt Lake

Highlight • Lake

Walk here on the old Kleinbahntrassenweg. Otherwise, the Ulmenstein speaks for itself: lake, picnicking, hiking.

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3.56 km

View of Milseburg, Stellberg, and Dammersfeldkuppe

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Great panoramic view into the distance. In the background you can see the Dammersfeldkuppe

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3.77 km

Laurentius Chapel and View of Mittelaschenbach

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The so-called Laurentius Chapel with a view of Mittelaschenbach.

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6.25 km

View of the Vierzehn-Nothelfer Chapel near Hofaschenbach

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Beautiful view of the chapel

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7.55 km

View of the Rhön Mountains

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At this point you should enjoy the view over fields and mountains! :)

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8.00 km

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

5.09 km

1.83 km

725 m

224 m

121 m

Surfaces

3.43 km

3.05 km

860 m

434 m

224 m

Elevation

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Highest point (520 m)

Lowest point (370 m)

Weather

Thursday 9 July

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May 21, 2023,Extratour - Ulmenstein 🌳Rhön🌳

Extra tour - Ulmenstein 🌳Rhön🌳
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August 18, 2024,Extratour „Ulmenstein“

The family-friendly hike on the Ulmenstein tempts with idyllic lake romance, relaxing forest bathing and colorful meadow magic in a unique cultural landscape.

The extra tour begins on narrow paths that take us to a lake surrounded by basalt columns. The lake was created by mining the Ulmenstein basalt rock. The hike continues through mixed forest with a fascinating play …

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September 27, 2025,Extratour „Ulmenstein“

The highlight of the tour is certainly the basalt lake at Ulmenstein, but the hike has much more to offer. The trail leads through diverse landscapes on varied terrain: wooded areas, limestone grasslands, and juniper heaths. Magnificent views of the Rhön peaks are repeatedly offered. In autumn, you can also marvel at the wonderful mushrooms.

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June 11, 2022,Extratour Ulmenstein [Premiumwanderweg]

Starting point: Ulmenstein hiking car park, (36167 Nüsttal, follow Ulmensteinstraße for approx. 1.5 km)

Impressive forest passages with dense mixed forest and varied routes guarantee an interesting hiking experience. The idyllically located basalt lake Ulmenstein and two chapels with magnificent interiors promise a variety of impressions.
The basalt lake Ulmenstein, which is framed by imposing basalt columns, was created by …

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April 21, 2025,Wanderung

Ulmenstein Extra Tour

Ulmenstein Basalt Lake
Laurentius Chapel - Mittelaschenbach
Nüsttal Heavenly Spectacle -
Hofaschenbach
Calcareous Grassland
Fourteen Holy Helpers Chapel -
Hofaschenbach

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December 28, 2024,Extratour „Ulmenstein“: Nüsttal – Rhön

We wanted to see something new, so we headed off to the Rhön... and what can I say: That was a panoramic trail!!! With the best weather we had wonderful views and Knoppers could run around freely in the many open spaces. The trails were mostly easy to walk on, even if there were a lot of stones under the …

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September 22, 2024,Extratour Ulmenstein 🏡🏞 🌳

🎯: Ulmenstein
🅿️: Ulmenstein hiking car park
↔️: 9 km
↗️: 300 m elevation
↕️: 520 m
🗽: Linsberg Chapel, Himmelschauplatz, Ulmenstein
🌡: 23°🌞
🌲🌳: 30 %
🔝: ★★★★★

Very nice hiking tour with plenty of places to sit. That was impressive. 🪑 😃

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March 31, 2024,Extratour Ulmenstein

This is definitely one of the top 3 extra tours in the Rhön

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February 9, 2022

The family-friendly hike on the Ulmenstein lures with idyllic lake romance, relaxing forest bathing and colorful meadow magic in a unique cultural landscape.
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The extra tour Ulmenstein begins on narrow paths, which take us to a lake surrounded by basalt columns. The gem was created by mining the formerly

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October 12, 2022

Great hiking trail with varied views of nature and the area. From the chapels you have a wonderful view of the Rhön. The Ulmenstein invites you to rest. Very nice hiking trail for the whole family.

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Extratour "Ulmenstein": Nüsttal – Rhön

Ulmenstein Basalt Lake

View of Milseburg, Stellberg, and Dammersfeldkuppe

Laurentius Chapel and View of Mittelaschenbach

View of the Vierzehn-Nothelfer Chapel near Hofaschenbach

View of the Rhön Mountains

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