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Germany
Hesse
Regierungsbezirk Kassel
Landkreis Fulda
Ebersburg

View of the Wasserkuppe – Wasserkuppe aviation memorial loop from Schmalnau

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Mountain biking trails
Germany
Hesse
Regierungsbezirk Kassel
Landkreis Fulda
Ebersburg

View of the Wasserkuppe – Wasserkuppe aviation memorial loop from Schmalnau

Moderate

4.8

(19)

42

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View of the Wasserkuppe – Wasserkuppe aviation memorial loop from Schmalnau

03:29

44.2km

770m

Mountain biking

Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 22, 2026

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Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 28.7 km for 265 m

After 29.2 km for 209 m

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Train Station

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21.4 km

View of the Wasserkuppe

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Nearby is a bench with a table that invites you to rest while enjoying the best view of the Wasserkuppe.

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23.6 km

Fulda Trail

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Nice trail. But watch out for stones and rocks.

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28.4 km

Wasserkuppe aviation memorial

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It was built in 1923 in memory of the fallen pilots of the First World War (1914-1918), on the initiative of an association of former front-line aviation associations. According to …

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28.6 km

View of the Rhön Mountains

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From the Wasserkuppe, the highest mountain in the Rhön, an impressive view opens up over the gently rolling low mountain range landscape. Wide meadows, dense forests, and striking peaks characterize …

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28.7 km

Wasserkuppe

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At 950 meters, the Wasserkuppe is the highest mountain in Hesse and the symbol of the Rhön Mountains. Up here, you can feel the freedom, as the Wasserkuppe is considered …

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31.8 km

View of the Rhön Mountains

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Mega nice view on the way to Wasserkuppe.

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32.7 km

Guckai Panorama Trail

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A beautiful panoramic route, offering a wonderful view of the surrounding area.

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40.8 km

Trail to Heidküppel

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At full throttle through: D

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44.2 km

End point

Train Station

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

25.6 km

10.2 km

3.40 km

3.34 km

1.61 km

192 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

17.9 km

17.6 km

4.50 km

2.98 km

1.28 km

116 m

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Highest point (940 m)

Lowest point (350 m)

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Wednesday 2 September

19°C

8°C

33 %

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Comments

May 2, 2025,Schmalnau-Wasserkuppe-Guckaisee
A very, very nice tour to the Wasserkuppe. Varied trails and beautiful views, simply fantastic.

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