Auersberg

Auersberg is a summit in the Rhön region with woods covering its slopes and sides. The mountain shows granite rock formations along its ridges and faces.

Military training activities began in the area during the 1930s and shaped the region's recent past. The Wildflecken military range became an important presence in this landscape.

Local communities maintain marked hiking paths across Auersberg, reflecting the German tradition of organized outdoor recreation and mountain exploration.

Multiple trails wind up the mountain from parking areas at different access points around the base. The paths are accessible year-round, though the season from late spring through early autumn offers the best hiking conditions.

The exposed granite faces reveal layers of rock that tell the story of how this mountain landscape formed over millions of years. Visitors can actually see the geological history written in the stone itself.

Location: Hesse

Elevation above the sea: 756.9 m

GPS coordinates: 50.59764,10.00965

Latest update: December 14, 2025 20:03