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Regierungsbezirk Kassel

Pferdskopf Summit – Guckaisee loop from Wasserkuppe

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Germany

Hesse

Regierungsbezirk Kassel

Pferdskopf Summit – Guckaisee loop from Wasserkuppe

Moderate

5.0

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Pferdskopf Summit – Guckaisee loop from Wasserkuppe

01:23

4.18km

190m

Mountaineering

Moderate mountaineering route. Great for any fitness level. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: April 7, 2026

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Naturpark Hessische Rhön

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Parking

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691 m

Goldborn Spring

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There is a place to rest at this source

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970 m

Steep trail up to Pferdskopf

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Wow! Some parts have gradients of over 20%. Can be a lot of fun.

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970 m

Cliff in front of the Pferdskopf

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A small, stone shelter, if you can call it that, is close... let's put it this way... a drafty, covered stone cave would be better

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1.44 km

Pferdskopf Summit

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The Pferdskopf is the southwestern foothill of the Wasserkuppe in the Rhön. It is located near Poppenhausen in the Hessian district of Fulda and is of volcanic origin. Great views …

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1.62 km

Steps up to Pferdskopf

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The steep ascent to the Pferdskopf is definitely worth it. You have a wonderful view from up there!

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3.80 km

Guckaistuben restaurant at Guckaisee

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Our Guckaistuben are picturesquely located at the foot of the Wasserkuppe.
Our menu impresses with delicious regional dishes - freshly prepared.
Our restaurant Guckaistuben and our three overnight accommodations in …

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3.85 km

Guckaisee

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The Guckaisee lies in the valley between Eube, Pferdskopf and Wasserkuppe. So you can plan it for every hike in the area. The lake is divided in two. On the …

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4.18 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

1.79 km

1.75 km

412 m

215 m

Surfaces

2.29 km

1.14 km

463 m

130 m

118 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (870 m)

Lowest point (680 m)

Weather

Today

Sunday 10 May

13°C

1°C

79 %

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Pferdskopf Summit – Guckaisee loop from Wasserkuppe

Goldborn Spring

Steep trail up to Pferdskopf

Pfertskopf

Cliff in front of the Pferdskopf

Pferdskopf Summit

Steps up to Pferdskopf

Guckaistuben restaurant at Guckaisee

Guckaisee

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