Frankenheim/Rhön: Holiday Apartments and Holiday Homes

Frankenheim/Rhön was first mentioned in a document in 1225 as the free property of the Lordship of Hildenburg-Lichtenburg. For travellers interested in local history, this early mention provides a specific cultural point of reference.

You can rent a holiday apartment in Frankenheim/Rhön.

Nature

The village is located in the Rhön Biosphere Reserve; the surrounding landscape includes coniferous and deciduous forests, raised bogs and extensive mountain meadows.

History

A nearby border wall called Schwedenschanze dates back to the Thirty Years' War and reflects the area's historical territorial divisions.

Geographical Setting

Frankenheim/Rhön is located near the tri-border area of Hesse, Bavaria and Thuringia, at an elevation of around 765 metres above sea level. The local administration describes the village as the highest place in the Rhön.

Winter

The local administration describes Frankenheim/Rhön as a winter destination for cross-country skiing. This classification is particularly relevant for travellers interested in cross-country skiing.

Surroundings

The surrounding area of Frankenheim/Rhön includes the Auersberg ruins, Ehrenberg and Schafstein.

Dungberg and Querenberg are located in the immediate vicinity of Frankenheim/Rhön.

The wider regional surroundings of Frankenheim/Rhön also include Weilar Castle and Fasanerie Palace. The aforementioned border wall is also located in this wider regional area.

Landscape

The wider area around Frankenheim/Rhön combines gentle hills, moorlands, forests, open meadows and moderate changes in elevation within the Rhön Biosphere Reserve.

Hiking

The Hochrhöner premium hiking trail passes through Frankenheim/Rhön, and well-signposted paths lead from the village to natural attractions and sights in the surrounding area.

You can access other local pages directly: Birx, Trusetal, Breitungen/Werra, Vachdorf, Hümpfershausen, Kurort Brotterode, Jüchsen and Schmalkalden.

To the higher-level travel overview: Schmalkalden-Meiningen.