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Wasserkuppe aviation memorial – Pferdskopf Summit loop from Wasserkuppe

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Germany

Hesse

Regierungsbezirk Kassel

Landkreis Fulda

Gersfeld (Rhön)

Wasserkuppe aviation memorial – Pferdskopf Summit loop from Wasserkuppe

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Wasserkuppe aviation memorial – Pferdskopf Summit loop from Wasserkuppe

01:03

8.41km

290m

Running

Hard run. Good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: June 22, 2026

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329 m

Climbing Forest Naturpark Hessische Rhön

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1.66 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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3.19 km

Pferdskopf Summit

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The Pferdskopf is the southwestern foothill of the Wasserkuppe in the Rhön. It is located near Poppenhausen in the Hessian district of Fulda and is of volcanic origin. Great views …

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4.22 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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5.02 km

View of Guckaisee

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At the lake you can stop off at least in summer (and also swim) :)

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7.35 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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7.51 km

Instead of a summit cross, there is a summit stone, almost inconspicuous next to the towering radome and significant landmark of the Wasserkuppe.

If the weather is right, the view from up here is simply fantastic.

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8.41 km

End point

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

5.64 km

1.60 km

595 m

575 m

Surfaces

4.53 km

2.98 km

662 m

235 m

< 100 m

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Highest point (940 m)

Lowest point (690 m)

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Sunday 19 July

14°C

6°C

24 %

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August 9, 2022,🏃🏼‍♀️ Wasserkuppe, Abtsrodaer Kuppe, Pferdskopf

🏃🏼‍♀️ Wasserkuppe | Abtsrodaer Kuppe | Horse's Head (Rhoen)

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Wasserkuppe aviation memorial – Pferdskopf Summit loop from Wasserkuppe

Climbing Forest Naturpark Hessische Rhön

Wasserkuppe aviation memorial

Pferdskopf Summit

Guckaisee

View of Guckaisee

Wasserkuppe

Radome on the Wasserkuppe

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