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Hesse

Regierungsbezirk Kassel

Landkreis Fulda

Gersfeld (Rhön)

Wasserkuppe aviation memorial – Panoramic View from Pferdskopf loop from Wasserkuppe

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Germany

Hesse

Regierungsbezirk Kassel

Landkreis Fulda

Gersfeld (Rhön)

Wasserkuppe aviation memorial – Panoramic View from Pferdskopf loop from Wasserkuppe

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Wasserkuppe aviation memorial – Panoramic View from Pferdskopf loop from Wasserkuppe

01:21

4.67km

110m

Hiking

Moderate hike. 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: June 22, 2026

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Naturpark Hessische Rhön

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661 m

View of the Wasserkuppe and Radome

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The radome on the Wasserkuppe is unique in the Rhön region; nothing makes the Rhön region as distinctive as the radome on the Wasserkuppe. It is a landmark, a symbol, …

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Wasserkuppe aviation memorial

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It was built in 1923 in memory of the fallen pilots of the First World War (1914-1918), on the initiative of an association of former front-line aviation associations. According to …

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2.13 km

Pferdskopf Summit

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The Pferdskopf is an 875 meter high former volcano in the Rhön. The Pferdskopf is a foothill and side mountain of the 950 meter high Wasserkuppe and offers a very …

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2.49 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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3.27 km

Wasserkuppe

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Certainly one of the highlights of the Rhön. Highest point in Hesse, Fulda spring, glider museum, summer toboggan run and countless hiking tours - something for everyone.

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3.28 km

Panoramic View from Pferdskopf

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The short climb up this striking basalt peak is rewarded with a fantastic 360° panoramic view. 👍

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3.93 km

Photo Frame Viewpoint – For the Here and Tomorrow, Naturpark Hessische Rhön

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Beautiful photo opportunity with the aviator memorial in the background

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4.16 km

View of the Rhön Near Abtsroda and Wasserkuppe

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Nice view from the Wasserkuppe over Thuringia

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4.67 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

2.93 km

1.56 km

161 m

Surfaces

3.12 km

1.50 km

< 100 m

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Highest point (940 m)

Lowest point (850 m)

Weather

Friday 26 June

33°C

23°C

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Comments

August 28, 2024,🇩🇪 hoch zur Wasserkuppe und Pferdskopf

After a two-country trip through the Bavarian and Hessian Rhön, the trip ended with a short ride on the Wasserkuppe. With great weather and indescribable views, this was a highlight.

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April 15, 2024,Wasserkuppe, Abtsroderkuppe, Pferdskopf - RHÖN

Since I'm already in the Rhön, the Wasserkuppe is a must. So I set off on the 20-minute drive alone.
It was worth it...what a varied landscape...the wind was strong, but whatever.
I'm not made of cotton wool.
And there are nice people too😍 I was standing in front of the parking machine, it only worked with Visa, EC card. …

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April 6, 2023,⛰️Nationalpark Rhön🔁#Wasserkuppe-Pferdskopf-Fliegerdenkmal✈️

Good morning,
Today's compulsory Nordic walking tour in the local nature of the Rhön National Park. On the Wasserkuppe: The Wasserkuppe is 950 m above sea level. NHN height the highest mountain in the Rhön and at the same time the highest elevation in Hesse. It is located in the district of Fulda with a summit location in the Gersfeld …

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August 31, 2024,Wasserkuppe zum Pferdskopf

Beautiful round trip from Wasserkuppe to Pferdskopf, over the Radom and past the Niedermoor

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November 13, 2022,Abschiedsrunde auf der Wasserkuppe 💕

As always, it was difficult for me to say goodbye... but luckily the Hilderser was still waiting for me...

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Wasserkuppe aviation memorial – Panoramic View from Pferdskopf loop from Wasserkuppe

View of the Wasserkuppe and Radome

Wasserkuppe aviation memorial

Pferdskopf Summit

Steps up to Pferdskopf

Wasserkuppe

Panoramic View from Pferdskopf

Photo Frame Viewpoint – For the Here and Tomorrow, Naturpark Hessische Rhön

View of the Rhön Near Abtsroda and Wasserkuppe

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