Best walking trails in Poppenhausen

Artful hike in the Rhön biosphere reserve, Hesse. A unique hike that is one of the most popular walking trails in the Rhön. Artists have created several sculptures here, which are exhibited along the way. The Tourist Information Centre in Poppenhausen (Wasserkuppe) has a brochure with explanations and more information about the works of art. There is a charming snack bar in Eselsbrunn and the "Fuldaer Haus" to stopp off at, so that breaks and refreshments are also taken care of. The start...

Popular loop trail in the Hessian Rhoen Nature Park, Hesse. Shaped like an eight, the Rhoen loop trail 14 runs from Steinwand through forest and meadows. To the Maulkuppe you walk through open landscapes, along the stone wall through idyllic forest. Highlights of the hike: - Maulkuppe - Steinwand ("stone wall") - Idyllic forest and meadow landscapes

Family-friendly loop trail in the Rhoen, Hesse. The start and finish of this ike is in the center of Poppenhausen, a pretty little town at the foot of the Wasserkuppe. You walk through extensive field and meadow landscapes and enjoy great views of the UNESCO Biosphere Reserve Rhoen. The views from the top of the Kuehlkueppel are particularly impressive. Highlights of the hike: - Views of Poppenhausen - Summit of the Kuehlkueppel (573m) - St. George Church Poppenhausen

From Abstroda it goes steeply uphill to Wasserkuppe, the highest mountain of the Rhön and at the same time the highest elevation in Hesse. Here you can expect 3 summer toboggan runs, Hesse's highest climbing forest and many more attractions for the whole family. Afterwards the route continues to the peaks Lerchenkopf and Pferdekopf, before returning to the starting point in Abtsroda.