Discover Nüsttal: Trails, Landscape and Architecture

Nüsttal lies in the Vorder Rhön and is characterised by gentle volcanic hills, meadow valleys and villages. Marked hiking trails, the Nüsttal cycling route, a basalt lake and Baroque buildings reveal different sides of this destination.

Hiking and Cycling in Nüsttal

Marked hiking trails lead through the municipality’s eight villages. This lets you explore Nüsttal through its different localities. For a stay focused on hiking, these trails complement individual destinations such as the chapels on the Ulmenstein Extratour or the castle ruins on Schlossberg.

The Nüsttal cycling route, about 26 km long, passes through Silges, Rimmels, Morles and Gotthards. It runs through small villages, is paved and has occasional gentle climbs. The approximate route length, surface and terrain describe different aspects of the route and give you a more concrete basis for deciding whether cycling fits your travel plans.

Landscape, Basalt and Views

The Ulmenstein basalt lake was created by basalt quarrying and is framed by imposing basalt columns. Its origins and striking rock formations make it a distinctive landscape feature in Nüsttal.

The Ulmenstein Extratour offers another viewpoint: it leads to two chapels on hilltops near Mittelaschenbach and Hofaschenbach. From there, the view extends far across the Rhön mountains and Nüsttal. The two chapels and expansive views define the character of this tour.

Baroque Buildings and History

In Haselstein, the Catholic Church of St. Mauritius was built in 1732 in the Baroque style. Haselstein is also home to the castle ruins on Schlossberg. Access is via a narrow, steep path, so sure-footedness and sturdy footwear are required. The trail conditions are an important part of planning here.

Rimmels also has a Baroque structure: the Nüsttal Bridge at the entrance to the village was built in 1752. Together with the Church of St. Mauritius, it provides another point of interest for those interested in the municipality’s architectural history. The ruins offer a different kind of destination, where the steep path calls for particular care.

A Broader View of Fulda

In the wider destination of Fulda, the Main-Kinzig-Fulda Cultural Summer has been held for more than 27 years. As part of the festival, more than 100 events in music, theatre, art exhibitions, literature and other fields receive support. The venues are spread across the Main-Kinzig district and the district of Fulda. This regional cultural context broadens the picture of the destination of Fulda without equating Nüsttal’s local trails and sights with the event venues. The Wasserkuppe is also one of the notable places in the wider destination of Fulda; it is the highest mountain in Hesse.

Discover more destinations: Haselstein, Flieden, Künzell, Fulda, Hosenfeld, Ebersburg, Hilders, Ehrenberg.

Go to the broader travel overview: Fulda.