The Kreuzberg draws a large number of tourists. People visit the Kreuzberg particularly for hiking and or to go skiing in the winter. To that end there are three ski lifts on the northern side of the mountain. In addition, there is also a luge track on the Kreuzberg.
Kreuzberg Monastery (Kloster Kreuzberg), which is situated just below the summit of the mountain, is one of the main attractions as well. There are frequent pilgrimages to the monastery church. The monastery is also famous for its beer, which was brewed on site by the monks until about 1992. Today the beer is brewed by laypersons under the supervision of the monks. Three different beers (Dunkel, Pilsner and Hefe-Weizen) are produced year-round and a fourth (Weihnachts-Bock) is available during the Christmas season. Approximately 8,500 hectoliters of beer are brewed each year at the monastery. The current Braumeister ("brew master") is Ulrich Klebl.
In the fictional world of Middle-earth created by J. R. R. Tolkien, Rhûn (IPA:[r̥uːːn]) was a large region of eastern Middle-earth. Rhûn (which is also the Elvishword for "east") was the name used for all lands lying east of Rhovanion, around and beyond the inland Sea of Rhûn, from where came many attacks on Gondor and its allies during the Third Age of Middle-earth.
Literature
Almost nothing can be known of the lands beyond the Sea of Rhûn from Tolkien's written work, though it is vaguely described in The Fellowship of the Ring as a realm of "wide uncharted lands, nameless plains, and forests unexplored". The wizardGandalf had never explored these lands, and though Aragorn is said to have travelled to them, there is no report of what he did while there.
Rhûn's ancient geography can be gleaned a little from The Silmarillion; throughout most of the First Age the vast Sea of Helcar was located there and beyond that the Orocarni ('red mountains'). Somewhere in the east, too, lay Cuiviénen and Hildórien, where Elves and Men first awoke: all the Children of Ilúvatar could trace their ancestries back to the eastward regions of Middle-earth.
The Rhön Mountains are a group of low mountains (or Mittelgebirge) in central Germany, located around the border area where the states of Hesse, Bavaria and Thuringia come together. These mountains, which are at the extreme southeast end of the East Hesse Highlands (Osthessisches Bergland), are partly a result of ancient volcanic activity. They are separated from the Vogelsberg Mountains by the Fulda River and its valley. The highest mountain in the Rhön is the Wasserkuppe (950.2 m) which is in Hesse. The Rhön Mountains are a popular tourist destination and walking area.
Origins
The name Rhön is often thought to derive from the Celtic word raino (=hilly), but numerous other interpretations are also possible. Records of the monks at Fulda from the middle ages describe the area around Fulda as well as more distant parts of the Rhön as Buchonia, the land of ancient beech woods. In the Middle Ages beech was an important raw material. Large scale wood clearing resulted in the "land of open spaces" (Land der offenen Fernen), 30% of which, today, is forested.
Kreuzberg, a part of the combined Friedrichshain-Kreuzberg borough located south of Mitte since 2001, is one of the best-known areas of Berlin. Kreuzberg, colloquially also known as X-Berg, is often described as consisting of two distinctive parts: the SO 36, home to many immigrants; and SW 61, roughly coterminous with the old postal codes for the two areas in West Berlin. Kreuzberg has emerged from its history as one of the poorest quarters in Berlin in the late 1970s, during which it was an isolated section of West Berlin to one of Berlin's cultural centers in the middle of the now reunified city, known around the world for its alternative scene and counterculture.
Kreuzberg is one of the trendiest districts of Berlin, and many bars, pubs and nightclubs can be found in the area.
Overview
The borough is known for its very large percentage of immigrants and descendants of immigrants, many of whom are of Turkish ancestry. As of 2006, 31.6% of Kreuzberg's inhabitants did not have German citizenship. While Kreuzberg thrives on its diverse culture and is still an attractive area for many, the district is also characterized by high levels of unemployment and some of the lowest average incomes in Berlin.
5 Reasons to visit the Rhoen Mountains | Germany Vlog
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Never heard of the Rhoen? Well, that's because it is a local secret and means that you won't have to fight with tourists over absolutely stunning viewpoints, the best restaurants and hiking trails. So here are five reasons you should put the Rhone region in Thuringia, Germany, on your map.
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One-day Hiking in Rhön Mountains
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Rhön Mountains - Part #1
Rhön Mountains - Part #1
Sound: Linkin Park - Numb (Electric Embrace remix) from eproves.com
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Location: Area around Würzburger Haus, Schildeck - Geroda, Bavaria, Germany
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published: 23 Jan 2022
In the Rhon Mountains
We climbed up a LOT of stairs at the Kreuzberg monastery up to see the 3 crosses.
published: 11 Jun 2013
Rhön Mountains - Part #3
Rhön Mountains - Part #3
Sound: Organic Bijou from Ooyy (Epidemic Sound)
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Location: Lakeside next to Berghaus Rhön, Riedenberg - Schildeck - Geroda
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published: 23 Jan 2022
Rhön Mountains - Part #2
Rhön Mountains - Part #2
Sound: Arthur Basov - No one on Earth from Splice App
Location: Area around Würzburger Haus (Karl Straub Haus), Riedenberg - Schildeck - Geroda
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published: 23 Jan 2022
Hiking up Kreuzberg (Rhön mountains)
Three crosses of Kreuzberg. This is the top of the sacred mountain 928 m up and the famous monastery and brewery sit below. The wildflecken kaserne can be seen from up here. This is where Elvis was stationed for two years and now a German base with NATO training. Beautiful views! Food, beer, hiking and history all in one stop!
published: 29 Jul 2017
Wasserkuppe, the highest mountain in the Rhön | Hessen - Germany
At 950 meters, the Wasserkuppe is the highest mountain in the Rhön in Hesse. During the Cold War, the Wasserkuppe was of strategic importance as the mountain was very close to the inner-German border. The last remaining radome to this day, the Wasserkuppe radome, was built in 1990 on the foundation of a dome that was demolished in 1989 and began a six-month trial operation in 2003. Since the end of the Cold War, military use of the summit area is no longer necessary. In 1998 the Bundeswehr left the Wasserkuppe site, and the operation of the radar system and thus the military use of the mountain were discontinued.
The video shows the radome and the top of the Wasserkuppe on a wonderful and sunny winter day.
published: 13 Feb 2021
Bikepacking in Germany - The Rhoen
Described as the land of open spaces the Rhoen, in the German federal states of Bavaria, Thuringia and Hesse is a hidden gem for bikepacking. Open plateaus are characteristic for this area, with views almost guaranteed everywhere.
FULL ARTICLE: travelonthebrain.net/nature-reserve-rhoen
Never heard of the Rhoen? Well, that's because it is a local secret and means that you won't have to fi...
FULL ARTICLE: travelonthebrain.net/nature-reserve-rhoen
Never heard of the Rhoen? Well, that's because it is a local secret and means that you won't have to fight with tourists over absolutely stunning viewpoints, the best restaurants and hiking trails. So here are five reasons you should put the Rhone region in Thuringia, Germany, on your map.
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Never heard of the Rhoen? Well, that's because it is a local secret and means that you won't have to fight with tourists over absolutely stunning viewpoints, the best restaurants and hiking trails. So here are five reasons you should put the Rhone region in Thuringia, Germany, on your map.
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#Rhön #Germany #Thüringen #travelonthebrain
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Rhön Mountains - Part #1
Sound: Linkin Park - Numb (Electric Embrace remix) from eproves.com
https://eproves.com
License - Creative Commons
Location: Area ar...
Rhön Mountains - Part #1
Sound: Linkin Park - Numb (Electric Embrace remix) from eproves.com
https://eproves.com
License - Creative Commons
Location: Area around Würzburger Haus, Schildeck - Geroda, Bavaria, Germany
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#dronefootage #dronevideo #nature #rhön #winter #snow
Rhön Mountains - Part #2
Sound: Arthur Basov - No one on Earth from Splice App
Location: Area around Würzburger Haus (Karl Straub Haus), Riedenberg - Schilde...
Rhön Mountains - Part #2
Sound: Arthur Basov - No one on Earth from Splice App
Location: Area around Würzburger Haus (Karl Straub Haus), Riedenberg - Schildeck - Geroda
Gear: dji mini2, Iphone X (256GB)
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#dronefootage #dronevideo #nature #bavaria #rhön #germany #winter #snow
Rhön Mountains - Part #2
Sound: Arthur Basov - No one on Earth from Splice App
Location: Area around Würzburger Haus (Karl Straub Haus), Riedenberg - Schildeck - Geroda
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Three crosses of Kreuzberg. This is the top of the sacred mountain 928 m up and the famous monastery and brewery sit below. The wildflecken kaserne can be seen...
Three crosses of Kreuzberg. This is the top of the sacred mountain 928 m up and the famous monastery and brewery sit below. The wildflecken kaserne can be seen from up here. This is where Elvis was stationed for two years and now a German base with NATO training. Beautiful views! Food, beer, hiking and history all in one stop!
Three crosses of Kreuzberg. This is the top of the sacred mountain 928 m up and the famous monastery and brewery sit below. The wildflecken kaserne can be seen from up here. This is where Elvis was stationed for two years and now a German base with NATO training. Beautiful views! Food, beer, hiking and history all in one stop!
At 950 meters, the Wasserkuppe is the highest mountain in the Rhön in Hesse. During the Cold War, the Wasserkuppe was of strategic importance as the mountain wa...
At 950 meters, the Wasserkuppe is the highest mountain in the Rhön in Hesse. During the Cold War, the Wasserkuppe was of strategic importance as the mountain was very close to the inner-German border. The last remaining radome to this day, the Wasserkuppe radome, was built in 1990 on the foundation of a dome that was demolished in 1989 and began a six-month trial operation in 2003. Since the end of the Cold War, military use of the summit area is no longer necessary. In 1998 the Bundeswehr left the Wasserkuppe site, and the operation of the radar system and thus the military use of the mountain were discontinued.
The video shows the radome and the top of the Wasserkuppe on a wonderful and sunny winter day.
At 950 meters, the Wasserkuppe is the highest mountain in the Rhön in Hesse. During the Cold War, the Wasserkuppe was of strategic importance as the mountain was very close to the inner-German border. The last remaining radome to this day, the Wasserkuppe radome, was built in 1990 on the foundation of a dome that was demolished in 1989 and began a six-month trial operation in 2003. Since the end of the Cold War, military use of the summit area is no longer necessary. In 1998 the Bundeswehr left the Wasserkuppe site, and the operation of the radar system and thus the military use of the mountain were discontinued.
The video shows the radome and the top of the Wasserkuppe on a wonderful and sunny winter day.
Described as the land of open spaces the Rhoen, in the German federal states of Bavaria, Thuringia and Hesse is a hidden gem for bikepacking. Open plateaus are ...
Described as the land of open spaces the Rhoen, in the German federal states of Bavaria, Thuringia and Hesse is a hidden gem for bikepacking. Open plateaus are characteristic for this area, with views almost guaranteed everywhere.
Described as the land of open spaces the Rhoen, in the German federal states of Bavaria, Thuringia and Hesse is a hidden gem for bikepacking. Open plateaus are characteristic for this area, with views almost guaranteed everywhere.
FULL ARTICLE: travelonthebrain.net/nature-reserve-rhoen
Never heard of the Rhoen? Well, that's because it is a local secret and means that you won't have to fight with tourists over absolutely stunning viewpoints, the best restaurants and hiking trails. So here are five reasons you should put the Rhone region in Thuringia, Germany, on your map.
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Music: Audionautix - Travel Light, ALBIS - Vacation Uke, Audionautix - All Good In The Wood
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#Rhön #Germany #Thüringen #travelonthebrain
#hiking #wandern #mountains #bayern #rhön
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Rhön Mountains - Part #2
Sound: Arthur Basov - No one on Earth from Splice App
Location: Area around Würzburger Haus (Karl Straub Haus), Riedenberg - Schildeck - Geroda
Gear: dji mini2, Iphone X (256GB)
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#dronefootage #dronevideo #nature #bavaria #rhön #germany #winter #snow
Three crosses of Kreuzberg. This is the top of the sacred mountain 928 m up and the famous monastery and brewery sit below. The wildflecken kaserne can be seen from up here. This is where Elvis was stationed for two years and now a German base with NATO training. Beautiful views! Food, beer, hiking and history all in one stop!
At 950 meters, the Wasserkuppe is the highest mountain in the Rhön in Hesse. During the Cold War, the Wasserkuppe was of strategic importance as the mountain was very close to the inner-German border. The last remaining radome to this day, the Wasserkuppe radome, was built in 1990 on the foundation of a dome that was demolished in 1989 and began a six-month trial operation in 2003. Since the end of the Cold War, military use of the summit area is no longer necessary. In 1998 the Bundeswehr left the Wasserkuppe site, and the operation of the radar system and thus the military use of the mountain were discontinued.
The video shows the radome and the top of the Wasserkuppe on a wonderful and sunny winter day.
Described as the land of open spaces the Rhoen, in the German federal states of Bavaria, Thuringia and Hesse is a hidden gem for bikepacking. Open plateaus are characteristic for this area, with views almost guaranteed everywhere.
The Kreuzberg draws a large number of tourists. People visit the Kreuzberg particularly for hiking and or to go skiing in the winter. To that end there are three ski lifts on the northern side of the mountain. In addition, there is also a luge track on the Kreuzberg.
Kreuzberg Monastery (Kloster Kreuzberg), which is situated just below the summit of the mountain, is one of the main attractions as well. There are frequent pilgrimages to the monastery church. The monastery is also famous for its beer, which was brewed on site by the monks until about 1992. Today the beer is brewed by laypersons under the supervision of the monks. Three different beers (Dunkel, Pilsner and Hefe-Weizen) are produced year-round and a fourth (Weihnachts-Bock) is available during the Christmas season. Approximately 8,500 hectoliters of beer are brewed each year at the monastery. The current Braumeister ("brew master") is Ulrich Klebl.