Walking route · Fulda · Updated on 14 November 2026
Jakobswege in der Rhön walk
Jakobswege in der Rhön is a walk of 261.3 km from Fulda. Along the way you'll find 747 benches, 13 water fountains and refill points, 37 public toilets and 9 bike pumps.

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The route step by step
From start to finish, with what you pass along the way and the distance in between.
- 261.3 km
- From A to B
- National route
Pick a stage to see the pitstops per kilometre. Along the way you'll find 747 benches, 13 water fountains and refill points, 37 public toilets and 9 bike pumps.
Follow these steps in the appThe route with the water points, toilets and sights within 100 m of it.
17 sights along the way
In the order you pass them. With the Outdoor Pitstop app you hear their story on the spot. 9 more along the route are on the map.

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Photo: Konrad-Zuse-Museum · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 4.0View the photo on Wikimedia CommonsMuseum

Memorial

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Photo: Emanuel Wohlhaubter · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY 3.0View the photo on Wikimedia CommonsMuseum

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Photo: Bybbisch94, Christian Gebhardt · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 4.0View the photo on Wikimedia CommonsObservation tower

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Photo: Dr. Bernd Gross · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 4.0View the photo on Wikimedia CommonsAttraction

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Photo: HarryCane · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 3.0View the photo on Wikimedia CommonsCastle

Museum

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Photo: Metilsteiner · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY 3.0View the photo on Wikimedia CommonsMemorial
Stages (4)
About the walking route Jakobswege in der Rhön
Updated on 14 November 2026, with data from OpenStreetMap, the AHN and Copernicus.
Where do you walk?
Jakobswege in der Rhön is a walking route of 261.3 km that starts in Fulda. It does not end where it starts.
Pitstops along the way
Within 100 metres of the route there are 747 benches, 13 water fountains and refill points, 37 public toilets and 9 bike pumps. The Outdoor Pitstop app navigates you there.
Walks nearby
6- Jakobsweg Fulda-Würzburg (Teilstrecke Fulda - Kreuzberg)Hard · From A to B47.3 km
- Europäischer Fernwanderweg E3, Hessische Rhön (Fulda - Milseburg)Hard · From A to B24.6 km
- Jakobsweg - Fulda-HerbsteinHard · From A to B32.8 km
- AbtswegHard · From A to B74.6 km
- ReffenstraßeHard · From A to B68.6 km
- Jakobsweg Fulda - Frankfurt - Mainz (Teilstrecke Fulda - Wächtersbach)Hard · From A to B57.7 km
Sights nearby
Within 10 km of the route, best known first.
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Würzburg ResidenceAttraction · 847 m from the route - 2
Marienberg FortressAttraction · 512 m from the route - 3
FalkenhausAttraction · 312 m from the route - 4
FrankoniabrunnenAttraction · 782 m from the route - 5
Martin-von-Wagner-MuseumMuseum · 846 m from the route - 6
Aussichtsturm FrankenwarteObservation tower · 1.8 km from the route - 7
Siebold-MuseumMuseum · 1.9 km from the route - 8
Castle ButtlarAttraction · 2.9 km from the route - 9
Schloss HerrenbreitungenAttraction · 101 m from the route - 10
MemorialMemorial · 146 m from the route - 11
Alter KranenAttraction · 168 m from the route - 12
HutbucheAttraction · 169 m from the route - 13
Schloss FuldaCastle · 184 m from the route - 14
PleßturmObservation tower · 220 m from the route - 15
MarktbrunnenAttraction · 226 m from the route - 16
SchwedenschanzeFort · 235 m from the route - 17
Neuner-DenkmalMemorial · 242 m from the route - 18
FlurbereinigungssteinMemorial · 249 m from the route - 19
Altes RathausAttraction · 257 m from the route - 20
SachsensteinMemorial · 264 m from the route - 21
St. AnnenRuins · 291 m from the route - 22
Gedenkstätte für die Gefallenen des deutsch-deutschen Krieges 1866Memorial · 291 m from the route - 23
Gartenpavillon des ehemaligen AugustinerklostersAttraction · 298 m from the route - 24
MemorialMemorial · 309 m from the route - 25
Museum am DomMuseum · 333 m from the route
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Frequently asked questions
How long is Jakobswege in der Rhön?
Jakobswege in der Rhön is 261.3 km long, split into several parts and stages.
Is this route a circular walk?
No, the route starts and ends at different spots.
Where does this route start?
The route starts in Fulda.
Are there toilets along this route?
Yes, there are 37 public toilets within 100 m of the route.
Can you fill up with water along this route?
Yes, there are 13 water fountains and refill points within 100 m of the route.
What is there to see along this route?
Along the way you pass Konrad-Zuse-Museum, Alter Jüdischer Friedhof and Vonderau Museum.
Can I download this route as a GPX file?
Yes. Sign in with your Outdoor Pitstop account and choose Download GPX at the top of this page: 10 routes a month for free, unlimited with Pro.
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