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Hesse

Regierungsbezirk Kassel

Landkreis Fulda

Gersfeld (Rhön)

Poppenhausen dangling bench – Picnic Area at Wachtküppel loop from Maiersbach

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Germany

Hesse

Regierungsbezirk Kassel

Landkreis Fulda

Gersfeld (Rhön)

Poppenhausen dangling bench – Picnic Area at Wachtküppel loop from Maiersbach

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4.8

(59)

207

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Poppenhausen dangling bench – Picnic Area at Wachtküppel loop from Maiersbach

01:33

5.62km

90m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 18, 2026

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Naturpark Hessische Rhön

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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378 m

Wendelinuskapelle

Highlight • Summit

The Catholic Wendelinus chapel on the Wachtküppel was built in 1961-1964 in place of a temporary chapel in the barracks.

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1.38 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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2.20 km

Rest Area Under the Tree With a View

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Nice place under a tree

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2.56 km

Poppenhausen dangling bench

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Funny but useful highlight on my way to the Wasserkuppe.

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2.98 km

Egg Stand

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Small box on the side of the road with fresh eggs and wooden crafts

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3.77 km

Enchanted Forest in Naturpark Hessische Rhön

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4.91 km

View of Wachtküppel

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Beautiful and good to drive!

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5.22 km

Picnic Area at Wachtküppel

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Still a long way from the Wachtküppel, it is almost a bit surprising how the small rock spike appears "just like that" in the landscape. The 705m above sea level …

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5.62 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

4.60 km

602 m

392 m

Surfaces

4.22 km

1.15 km

185 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (650 m)

Lowest point (600 m)

Weather

Sunday 23 August

21°C

4°C

0 %

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Max wind speed: 9.0 km/h

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Comments

July 13, 2025,Parkplatz am Wachtküppel – Blick zum Wachtküppel Runde von Maiersbach

Today was a colorful and nutritious little hike. There were raspberries, blueberries, and wild strawberries to snack on.

Beautiful views from the Wachtküppel over the Rhön, to the Pferdskopf and Milseburg, and we even caught a glimpse of the Wasserkuppe radome. And then there were the variety of flowers and the beautiful butterflies everywhere.

Simply perfect.

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Poppenhausen dangling bench – Picnic Area at Wachtküppel loop from Maiersbach

Wendelinuskapelle

View of Pferdskopf and Wachtküppel

Rest Area Under the Tree With a View

Poppenhausen dangling bench

Egg Stand

Enchanted Forest in Naturpark Hessische Rhön

View of Wachtküppel

Picnic Area at Wachtküppel

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