Best trails near Wasserkuppe
4.4(115 reviews)
Want to check out Wasserkuppe 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. Looking for a challenge? Choose from 11 moderate or hard routes. No matter how you like to get out in nature, the trails near Wasserkuppe are perfect for hikers and outdoor enthusiasts.
Top trails
- 4.6 (43)·Moderate·4.1 mi·Est. 2–2.5 hrPanoramic hiking trail in the Hessian Rhön Nature Park. At the beginning and at the end of this beautiful round you can still jump into the lake in summer. With its children's playground and water playground, Lake Gukai is a popular bathing lake. You can make yourself comfortable in the Guckai parlor with its sun terrace. Highlights of the tour: - Wasserkuppe - Horse head - Lake Guckai
- 4.5 (21)·Moderate·4.9 mi·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·12.8 mi·Est. 6.5–7.5 hrCertified premium hiking trail in the Hessian Rhoen Nature Park, Hesse. All sorts of peaks with great views and idyllic waters line the trail on this Rhoen extra tour. It goes high up to the summit of the Wasserkuppe and the Pferdskopf and past the Guckaisee (swimming is possible here) and the source of the Fulda. Highlights of the hike: - Views from the Pferdskopf - Source of the Fulda - Guckaisee - Nature reserve Schafstein bei Westsachsen
- 4.4 (10)·Easy·2.2 mi·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 full of 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·24 mi·Est. 12–13 hrChallenging circular route to the Wasserkuppe, Hesse. Due to the length of the route and a steep climb at the beginning, it is classified as difficult, but it 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 Ebersburg castle ruins are very beautiful to look at. Highlights: - Wasserkuppe - Fulda spring - Red Moor - sentinel - Ebersburg ruins - Lake Guckai
- 4.9 (3)·Hard·12.1 mi·Est. 6–6.5 hrIdyllic and varied circular route near Poppenhausen, Hesse. It starts in Poppenhausen. The path leads over the fields steadily up to the aviator memorial. Here you can take a short break and enjoy the beautiful view over the Kuppenröhn and Fulda. It continues over the so-called fairy tale meadow to the summer toboggan run and the climbing forest. The action continues: in the glider museum you can find out more about gliders, paragliders and more. Anyone who has packed swimming trunks can...
- 5.0 (1)·Hard·14.2 mi·Est. 7.5–8 hrPremium hiking trail and section of the Hochrhöner (west route) If you walk on this certified premium hiking trail at the right time of year, you can see the gentian in bloom; it goes through forests and past chapels and huts to rest. Highlights: - Aviator Memorial - Milseburg - Celtic ramparts
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, 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 4.1 mi long with an elevation gain of 1,033 ft.
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 36.7 mi long.
Which trail has the most elevation gain near Wasserkuppe?
Wasserkuppe: With an ascent of 6,998 ft, 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 5,108 ft 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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