Guckaisee – View of Wachtküppel loop from Maiersbach

Hiking trails & Routes

Germany

Hesse

Regierungsbezirk Kassel

Landkreis Fulda

Gersfeld (Rhön)

Guckaisee – View of Wachtküppel loop from Maiersbach

Moderate

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Guckaisee – View of Wachtküppel loop from Maiersbach

03:42

13.0km

300m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily walkable paths. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: October 7, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through a protected area

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Naturpark Hessische Rhön

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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1.18 km

View of Pferdskopf and Wachtküppel

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At this point different paths cross. We opted for a shorter one. Day trip tip: Freilandmuseum Fladungen after breakfast, highly recommended.

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2.83 km

View of the Rhön Mountains

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The landscape in the Rhön is beautiful 🤩. The Rhön offers many far-reaching views and still has a lot of agriculture. There are many cows, also chickens, goats, geese... 🔝

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3.30 km

Guckaisee

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The Guckaisee lies in the valley between Eube, Pferdskopf and Wasserkuppe. So you can plan it for every hike in the area. The lake is divided in two. On the …

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4.41 km

A detour to the Wachtküppel (705 m, natural monument, medieval castle seat with visible foundation walls) is rewarded with a magnificent all-round view of the Rhönberge. After a short distance you are back at the starting point.

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5.22 km

View of Pferdskopf

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The way is (often) the goal. On the way from Poppenhausen et al. In the direction of the Pferdskopf and Wasserkuppe, the view is always directed towards the Rhön peaks. …

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5.83 km

View of the Rhön Mountains

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The way is (often) the goal. On the way from Poppenhausen et al. In the direction of the Pferdskopf and Wasserkuppe, the view is always directed towards the Rhön peaks. …

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6.18 km

View of the Rhön Mountains

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On the way from Poppenhausen et al. In the direction of the Pferdskopf and Wasserkuppe, the view is always directed towards the Rhön peaks. You get closer and closer to them - you really work your way up to them.

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10.1 km

View of Ebersberg

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13.0 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

9.33 km

2.20 km

906 m

515 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

9.12 km

2.06 km

974 m

619 m

226 m

Elevation

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Highest point (690 m)

Lowest point (450 m)

Weather

Wednesday 4 November

9°C

2°C

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Expect light wind and shifting conditions.

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Comments

June 9, 2025,Poppenhausen - Guckaisee 12 k

Beautiful tour from Poppenhausen over the Guckaisee ... detour to the Pferdskopf and then back via the Heckenhöfchen

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March 19, 2025,Wachtküppel - Guckaisee

A very beautiful and varied route, except for a few small branches on a longer section of the trail during the descent. The trail was mostly sunny, with views of the hilltops or towards the Wasserkuppe.

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