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Things to see in Der Hochrhöner (Germany): 36 places and when to go
Der Hochrhöner is a town in Germany, and this site lists 36 places in and around it, mainly Hiking (12), Mountains (11), Nature (10). The best known are Milseburg, Ellenbogen and Buchschirm. The best time to come is April to October; also possible: November to March. In June there are 16 h 13 of daylight, and in December, 7 h 47. Here is what there is, when to go, how to get there and what else is nearby.
In a nutshell
- Where
- Germany · 50.5728, 10.0817
- Places
- 36 places on this site, in the town and around it.
- What people come for
- Hiking (12) · Mountains (11) · Nature (10) · History (4) · With kids (4) · Museums and art (3)
- Best time
- April to October.
- Also possible
- November to March.
- Nearest airport
- FRA Frankfurt am Main, 124 km as the crow flies
- Highest point
- Milseburg, at 835 m.
What to see in Der Hochrhöner
The places in and around Der Hochrhöner, best known first, each with its own page: what it is, when to go and what is next to it. Distances are from the centre, as the crow flies.
- MilseburgMountain in Hesse, Germany13 km
- EllenbogenNature · Mountains15 m
- BuchschirmNature · Mountains3.6 km
- Rother KuppeMountain in Germany10 km
- German Gliding MuseumMuseum in Germany13 km
- DiesburgNature · Mountains9.6 km
- HabelbergMountain in Germany9.7 km
- HutsbergNature · Mountains12 km
- NeubergMountain in Germany12 km
- Auersburg CastleRuined hill castle in Hilders, Hesse, Germany6.3 km
- WaltersbergMountain in Germany12 km
- Fischberg CastleCastle9.6 km
- Der HochrhönerHiking trail in Lower Franconia, Hesse and Thuringia, Germany8.1 km
- Protestant Church (Gerthausen)History · Temples7.8 km
- Ruine LichtenburgBuilding in Ostheim vor der Rhön, Lower Franconia, Germany15 km
- Fränkisches Freilandmuseum FladungenMuseum in Germany7.5 km
- RhönmuseumMuseum in Germany7.4 km
- TannenfelsMountain in Germany8.8 km
- BuchoniarundwegHiking9.6 km
- Der Hochrhöner - Ostroute (Lange Rhön)Hiking1.6 km
- Erlebniswelt RhönwaldWith kids3.4 km
- E3 European long distance pathWalking path13 km
- FriedenswegHiking10 km
- GeiswegHiking13 km
And the other 12, by what you come to do:
- Hiking: Jakobswege in der Rhön, Milseburgweg, Rhön-Höhenweg, Schlösser- und Burgenweg, Wasserkuppenweg
- Architecture: Noahs Sail
- Food and drink: Rhönbrauerei Dittmar, Winzerhof Heckenmühle
- With kids: Rhönräuberpark, Ulsterwelle Hilders
- Snow: Ski- und Rodelarena Wasserkuppe
- Mountains: Thüringer Rhönhaus
When to go to Der Hochrhöner
The best time to visit Der Hochrhöner is April to October; also possible: November to March. This comes from its own places: a month counts as the town's best time when it is the best time for half of what there is to see.
- JanPossible8:14
- FebPossible9:47
- MarPossible11:33
- AprBest time13:33
- MayBest time15:15
- JunBest time16:13
- JulBest time15:49
- AugBest time14:19
- SepBest time12:22
- OctBest time10:25
- NovPossible8:40
- DecPossible7:47
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 16 h 13 of daylight, and in December, 7 h 47. In April, 35 of the 36 places are at their best.
When to go to Germany in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Getting to Der Hochrhöner
The nearest main airport is Frankfurt Main Airport (FRA, Frankfurt am Main), 124 km as the crow flies. How to get around Germany (train, car, bus) is in its country guide, and what to sort out before you leave is in its checklist.
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Other towns nearby
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- Meiningen24 places23 km
- Krayenberggemeinde34 places28 km
- Fulda42 places29 km
- Eiterfeld45 places30 km
- Bad Kissingen36 places42 km
And all of Germany, in its country guide.
Frequently asked questions
What is there to see in Der Hochrhöner?
The best known: Milseburg, Ellenbogen, Buchschirm, Rother Kuppe, German Gliding Museum. In all, 36 places in the town and around it, all on your trip map from day one.
When is the best time to visit Der Hochrhöner?
April to October; also possible: November to March. In June there are 16 h 13 of daylight, and in December, 7 h 47.
How do you get to Der Hochrhöner?
The nearest main airport is Frankfurt Main Airport (FRA), 124 km away. From there, directions opens the route on the map.
How do I add it to my trip?
Create a trip with Der Hochrhöner as the destination and these 36 places are on your map, each with its category. The ones you like go into a day's plan with one tap, and Kokai reminds you when you pass nearby.
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