Ortesweg

Kleinheiligkreuz, Johannesberg, Künzell, Fohlenweide, Schackau, Abtsroda, Wasserkuppe, Fuldaquelle, Kalte Buche, Schönau, Bad Neustadt /Saale

Covering 28.2 km, this demanding trail is best tackled by experienced walkers in good condition. Budget roughly 6 hours and 17 minutes or consider splitting it across two days.

This linear trail moves from one end to the other without looping back. A return journey by transport — or retracing the path — is needed to get back to the start.

As a Regional Walking Network (RWN) route, this trail is maintained and waymarked at the regional level. It typically connects towns, villages, and natural highlights across the wider area.