The Wasserkuppe offers a wide range of sports and leisure activities.
The Rhön UNESCO Biosphere Reserve is considered one of the most beautiful hiking regions in Germany. The Wasserkuppe, at almost 1000 meters high, has been internationally known and popular as the "mountain of aviators" since the beginning of aviation more than 100 years ago.
Gliders and powered aircraft take off from Germany's highest airfield on the Wasserkuppe. Hang gliders, paragliders, and model aircraft pilots use the traditional flying and training slopes.
Summer in the High Rhön
But it's not just hikers and paragliders who are drawn to the mountain: a trip to the Wasserkuppe is worthwhile for the whole family! Highlights of the Wasserkuppe include the summer toboggan runs, the Rhön-Bob, and other attractions at the Märchenwiese (Fairytale Meadow). Those who prefer a more active experience can explore the diverse low mountain landscape in the "Land of Open Vistas" on an e-bike tour . Lake Guckaisee at the foot of the Wasserkuppe offers a refreshing dip in the summer.
Here we present the summer leisure activities available on the Wasserkuppe.
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The diverse low mountain landscape of the centrally located Rhön is rightly considered Germany's No. 1 hiking paradise.
Fast-paced descents on the summer toboggan runs or with the Rhönbob are not just a highlight for children at the Wasserkuppe!
The Hochrhön region is considered one of the best mountain biking areas in Germany. You can rent your e-bike for your tour directly at the Wasserkuppe.
Take a scenic flight over the Rhön region! The Wasserkuppe flying school offers training in powered aircraft, model aircraft and gliders, as well as glider sightseeing flights.
Fly along and enjoy: TANDEMWELT offers tandem paragliding flights on the Wasserkuppe all year round.
The Wasserkuppe is considered one of the best paragliding areas outside the Alps. Learn to paraglide with Papillon Paragliding!
Enjoy the sublime feeling of floating majestically over the Wasserkuppe and the Rhön low mountain landscape in a hot air balloon!
The traditional slopes of the Wasserkuppe are internationally known and popular among model aircraft enthusiasts for glider model flying.
On the Wasserkuppe you can learn to hang glide or take off as a guest pilot with a hang glider on the traditional slopes.
Climbing on natural rock: The steeply rising phonolite rocks of the Steinwand offer climbing opportunities of varying difficulty levels.
The Gersfeld outdoor swimming pool offers pleasant cooling on summer days with a 50m pool, slide, children's pool and other amenities.
The Guckaisee is located directly at the foot of the Wasserkuppe, nestled between the Pferdskopf and Eube mountains, sheltered from the wind.
RhönRoller course & QuerbeeTours – Team building with a cruising effect: Start a QuerbeeTour in the Rhön or through Fulda!