Active Vacations in the Rhoen Region

Hiking

The Rhoen Mountains might be the birthplace of hiking: in 1883 the first German Hiking Day took place in the town of Fulda. The hiking trails of the Nature Park and the Rhoen Club lead you through the diversified landscape of this low mountain range. These trails are very popular with pilgrims, who make their way to the "sacred mountain of the Franconians", the Kreuzberg Mountain (928m) near Bischofsheim.

Cycling

You can discover the German counties of Franconia, Hesse and Thuringia on hiking trails of a length of more than 5000 km (3100 miles). There are also more than 2500 km (1550 miles) of marked cycle trails. 1200 km (930 miles) of mountain biking tracks connect the three German counties and also 45 towns and villages, 10 mountain cabins and almost all mountains’ summits.

Water Sports & Swimming

On our swimming pool page you’ll find all indoor and outdoor swimming pools of the area.

Canoeing on the Saale River is very popular, as it flows gently through beautiful nature. It originates in Grabfeld, East of Bad Königshofen and runs through the towns of Bad Neustadt, Bad Kissingen, Hammelburg und Gemuenden until it reaches the River Main.

Nordic Walking

More and more health-conscious people love Nordic walking. The sporting trend from Finland with soft movements is a gentle exercise that is ideal for all ages.

Horse riding

The Rhoen Mountains and the area around Bad Kissingen feature several great places for equestrians to go. The little wine-growing village of Sulzthal, home of the Olympic equestrian Dieter Hesselbach, is famous for horse riding.

Fun & Action

The high ropes course of Bad Kissingen is a challenge for all. Eight meters above ground ropes, tree trunks and wooden beams are connected to form different stations, on which you can test your courage.