Circular hike to Baier

The hike starts in Dietlas in the village center at the linden tree. We follow the hiking marker (EH) to Martinroda. This is the first challenging ascent. Afterwards, the path runs more pleasantly without major height differences up to Baiershof. From Martinroda, you can see far into the distance. You can see the Rhön mountains and the Kali hills. Next, continue from Martinroda towards Hohenwart. Here, you switch from the (EH) trail marker to the red wedge. After passing the small village of "Hohenwart," cross the main road and continue along the paved forest path towards Baiershof. Along the way, after about 9.7 km, we pass the Fischbachlinden tree, where there is also a shelter hut where you can take a break. From here, it is not far to the hiking hostel at Baier, which welcomes guests with homemade cakes and bread on Sunday afternoons from spring to autumn. Next, continue to Baiershof; after about 350 m, you reach a crossroads where you turn right to reach the summit. Along the way to the summit, there are various signposts and a recurring white dot on the trees. The path leads past the stone sea, which is a deposit from the volcanic activities of Baier. The ascent is partly very arduous and strenuous. Upon reaching the summit (719 m), there is a seating area and a summit book in which you can register. Unfortunately, the view is very limited due to the dense tree growth. You can only look towards Martinroda and Philippsthal. The descent is somewhat easier, and we return to the crossroads. From there, continue downhill. Then follow the Rhönpaulusweg to Weilar. The trail marking is a white field with half-filled green wedges. Upon arrival in Weilar, cross the main road and head towards the village. There is also a restaurant on the left side of the main road. Arriving in the village, turn left towards the orchards in the direction of Stadtlengsfeld. In Stadtlengsfeld, follow the field bike path to Menzengraben, then continue along the forest edge and go through the forest back to Dietlas.

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Parking available at the linden tree in Dietlas