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Regierungsbezirk Kassel

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Landkreis Fulda
Gersfeld (Rhön)

Wachtküppel Summit Cross

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Wachtküppel Summit Cross

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    Location: Gersfeld (Rhön), Landkreis Fulda, Kassel District, Regierungsbezirk Kassel, Hesse, Germany

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    March 21, 2022

    Hiking

    Beautiful little "rocky peak" above Gersfeld. Great panoramic view of the Rhön
    including the Wasserkuppe. You should be sure-footed for the ascent to the summit cross.
    The area around the summit is also used as pasture, unfortunately there were no goats for us to take photos there.😉
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    July 13, 2017

    Hiking

    Short, sometimes steep ascent. Not so crowded.
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    August 2, 2018

    Hiking

    The watchdog is the remnant of a former volcanic vent. From here you have a great 360 ° view of the mountains and valleys of the Rhön. Unfortunately, our beagle was not allowed up and had to wait in front of the fence, as the hilltop is populated by mountain goats. More information: de.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wachtküppel
    rhoenline.de/wachtkueppel.html


    Note: Who should have a compass and try this on the mountain ...
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    1. Guckaisee – View of Wachtküppel loop from Maiersbach

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    Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.

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    Moderate hike. Great for any fitness level. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.

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    Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.

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    Elevation 750 m

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    Koordinaten 50° 28′ 13″ N, 9° 53′ 33″ O

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    Location: Gersfeld (Rhön), Landkreis Fulda, Kassel District, Regierungsbezirk Kassel, Hesse, Germany

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