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, a cultural monument, a center of aviation, and also a tourist destination. The radar dome has long since ceased to serve airspace surveillance; instead, the radome is now a cultural monument and a reminder of the Cold War and its associated history.

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From the path, Extratour, you have great views of the Wasserkuppe

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1. Pferdskopf Summit – Wasserkuppe aviation memorial loop from Obernhausen

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2. Wasserkuppe with radome – Pferdskopf Summit loop from Wasserkuppe

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3. Pferdskopf Summit – Wasserkuppe aviation memorial loop from Wasserkuppe

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04:59

640m

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

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Elevation 970 m

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Max wind speed: 19.0 km/h

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

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View of the Wasserkuppe and Radome

1. Pferdskopf Summit – Wasserkuppe aviation memorial loop from Obernhausen

2. Wasserkuppe with radome – Pferdskopf Summit loop from Wasserkuppe

3. Pferdskopf Summit – Wasserkuppe aviation memorial loop from Wasserkuppe

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