Rhön Biosphere Reserve

The Rhön Biosphere Reserve spans across three federal states - Bavaria, Hesse, and Thuringia - covering 243,323 hectares of central German highlands.

The UNESCO designated the Rhön as a biosphere reserve in March 1991, while the Thuringian section received protection status during the final months of East Germany.

The reserve maintains traditional agricultural methods and local production practices across its zones, supporting farmers who preserve the characteristic open grasslands.

Visitors can explore the reserve through marked hiking trails, including the premium path 'Der Hochrhöner' that connects major natural landmarks like Wasserkuppe and Kreuzberg.

The International Dark Sky Association certified the Rhön Biosphere Reserve as a Dark Sky Park in 2014, recognizing its natural nighttime environment.

Location: Fuchsstadt

Location: Elfershausen

Location: Schwallungen

Location: Friedelshausen

Location: Dermbach

Location: Wiesenthal

Location: Vacha

Location: Oechsen

Location: Geisa

Location: Schleid

Location: Gerstengrund

Location: Buttlar

Location: Empfertshausen

Location: Weilar

Location: Kaltennordheim

Location: Mellrichstadter Forst

Location: Friedewald

Location: Schenklengsfeld

Location: Hohenroda

Location: Eiterfeld

Location: Ehrenberg

Location: Eichenzell

Location: Stockheim

Location: Hofbieber

Location: Salz

Location: Ostheim vor der Rhön

Location: Hilders

Location: Schönau an der Brend

Location: Bischofsheim in der Rhön

Location: Nüsttal

Location: Hohenroth

Location: Kalbach

Location: Burgwallbacher Forst

Location: Künzell

Location: Unsleben

Location: Rasdorf

Location: Sondheim vor der Rhön

Location: Bastheim

Location: Oberelsbach

Location: Mellrichstadt

Location: Poppenhausen (Wasserkuppe)

Location: Bad Neustadt an der Saale

Location: Wollbach

Location: Rosa

Location: Wasungen

Location: Niederlauer

Location: Sandberg

Location: Burglauer

Location: Roßdorf

Location: Oberstreu

Location: Steinacher Forst rechts der Saale

Location: Nüdlingen

Location: Bad Kissingen

Location: Bad Bocklet

Location: Aura an der Saale

Location: Rhönblick

Location: Euerdorf

Location: Bad Brückenau

Location: Meiningen

Location: Römershager Forst-Ost

Location: Frankenheim

Location: Wartmannsroth

Location: Oberweid

Location: Zeitlofs

Location: Geroda

Location: Großer Auersberg

Location: Birx

Location: Neuwirtshauser Forst

Location: Oberleichtersbach

Location: Forst Detter-Süd

Location: Schondra

Location: Erbenhausen

Location: Römershager Forst-Nord

Location: Motten

Location: Dreistelzer Forst

Location: Riedenberg

Location: Mottener Forst-Süd

Location: Waldfensterer Forst

Location: Roßbacher Forst

Location: Kälberberg

Location: Hünfeld

Location: Oberthulba

Location: Omerz und Roter Berg

Location: Tann

Location: Wildflecken

Location: Burkardroth

Location: Gersfeld

Location: Geiersnest-Ost

Location: Dipperz

Location: Geiersnest-West

Location: Ebersburg

Location: Hammelburg

Location: Fladungen

Location: Nordheim vor der Rhön

Location: Hausen

Location: Forst Schmalwasser-Süd

Location: Willmars

Location: Forst Schmalwasser-Nord

Location: Unterbreizbach

Location: Philippsthal (Werra)

Website: http://biosphaerenreservat-rhoen.de

GPS coordinates: 50.35000,10.05000

Latest update: May 13, 2025 15:10