Best trails near Wasserkuppe
4.4(115 reviews)
Wasserkuppe: This area is best seen from the trail. Good news: 12 trails will get you there, including hiking trails. Plan your trip with hand-curated trail maps, along with reviews and photos from nature lovers like you. Wasserkuppe: Looking for a challenge? Choose from 11 more difficult routes. No matter how you like to get out in nature, the trails near Wasserkuppe are perfect for walkers and outdoor enthusiasts.
Top trails
- 4.6 (43)·Moderate·6.6 km·Est. 2–2.5 hrPanoramic hiking trail in the Hessian Rhön Nature Park. At the beginning and end of this beautiful loop, you can jump into the lake in summer. With its children's playground and water playground, the Gukaisee is a popular bathing lake. You can make yourself comfortable in the Guckai-Stuben with its sun terrace. Highlights of the tour: - Wasserkuppe - Pferdskopf - Lake Guckai
- 4.5 (21)·Moderate·7.9 km·Est. 2–2.5 hrPopular loop trail in the Hessian Rhoen Nature Park, Hesse. Rhoen loop trail 4 begins at the Fuldaquelle car park. The route around the Wasserkuppe runs in sections on the extra tour Guckaisee and enchants with many great views. Beautiful views of the Werra open up from the Abtsrodaer Kuppe. The distant views from the Wasserkuppe are also especially pretty. Highlights of the hike: - Fulda spring - Wasserkuppe - Gliding Museum - geological educational trail - Abtsrodaer Kuppe
- 4.8 (21)·Hard·20.6 km·Est. 6.5–7.5 hrCertified premium hiking trail in the Hessian Rhön Nature Park, Hesse. All kinds of peaks characterised by great views and idyllic bodies of water line the path on this Rhön extra tour. It takes you high up to the peaks of the Wasserkuppe and Pferdskopf and past the Guckaisee lake (where you can swim) and the Fulda spring. Highlights of the hike: - Views from the Pferdskopf - Source of the Fulda - Lake Guckaisee - Schafstein nature reserve near West Saxony
- 4.4 (10)·Easy·3.5 km·Est. 1–1.5 hrChild-friendly hike in the Hessian Rhön Nature Park, Hesse. This route leads to the Wasserkuppe, the highest mountain in the Rhön and also the highest elevation in Hesse. Many family-friendly attractions await here, including summer toboggan runs and Hesse's highest climbing forest. Even though it is usually crowded with visitors up here, the views from the summit of the Wasserkuppe are excellent. There are numerous places to stop for refreshments on the Wasserkuppe. Highlights of the...
- 4.7 (6)·Hard·38.6 km·Est. 12–13 hrChallenging circular route to the Wasserkuppe, Hesse. Due to the length of the route and a steep climb at the start, it is categorised as difficult, but can also be completed in several stages. It is named after the highest mountain on the route - the Wasserkuppe. In addition to some beautiful natural highlights and magnificent views, the ruins of Ebersburg Castle are also a sight to behold. Highlights: - Wasserkuppe - Fulda spring - Red moor - Wachtküppel - Ebersburg ruins - Lake Guckaisee
- 4.9 (3)·Hard·19.5 km·Est. 6–6.5 hrIdyllic and varied circular trail near Poppenhausen, Hesse. It starts in Poppenhausen. The path leads steadily uphill across the fields to the air memorial. Here you can take a short break and enjoy the beautiful view over the Kuppenröhn and Fulda. The route continues across the so-called fairytale meadow to the summer toboggan run and the climbing forest. The action continues at the gliding museum, where you can learn more about gliders, paragliders and more. If you have packed your...
- 5.0 (1)·Hard·22.9 km·Est. 7.5–8 hrPremium hiking trail and section of the Hochrhöner (western route) If you walk along this certified premium hiking trail at the right time of year, you can see the gentian in bloom; it leads through forests and past chapels and huts where you can rest. Highlights: - Aviation memorial - Milseburg Castle - Celtic rampart
Frequently asked questions
What are the different types of hiking trails near Wasserkuppe?
There are plenty of things to do on hiking trails near Wasserkuppe. On AllTrails.com/en-gb/, you'll find 7 hiking trails, and more.
Where is the best place to hike near Wasserkuppe?
According to users from AllTrails.com, the best place to hike near Wasserkuppe is Gukaisee - Wasserkuppe, which has a 4.6 star rating from 43 reviews. This trail is 6.6 km long with an elevation gain of 315 m.
What is the longest trail near Wasserkuppe?
According to AllTrails.com, the longest trail near Wasserkuppe is Sondernau - Wasserkuppe - Heidelstein. This trail is estimated to be 59.1 km long.
Which trail has the most elevation gain near Wasserkuppe?
Wasserkuppe: With an ascent of 2,133 m, Sondernau - Wasserkuppe - Heidelstein has the most elevation gain of all of the trails in the area. The next highest ascent trail is Teufelsstein-Abtsroderkuppe-Schafstein with 1,557 m of elevation gain.
What is the most popular and difficult trail near Wasserkuppe?
The most popular and difficult trail near Wasserkuppe is Guckaisee with a 4.8-star rating from 21 reviews.
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