Milseburg
The striking Milseburg rises northwest of the Wasserkuppe. The “Pearl of the Rhön” is one of the most beautiful hiking destinations in the region.
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Red Moor – Rotes Moor
Im Naturschutzgebiet “Rotes Moor” führt ein Bohlenpfad durch das sehenswerte Hochmoor. Von der Wasserkuppe geht man knapp 40 Minuten zum Roten Moor.
Spring on the Wasserkuppe mountain
When winter has said goodbye on the Wasserkuppe mountain, nature awakens to new life. Now the hiking and e-bike season begins in the Hochrhön lowlands.
Flora
Few regions in Central Europe are as rich in plant species and plant communities in a comparable area as the Rhön midlands.
Wildlife
The Wasserkuppe is ideal for wildlife observation. Especially the wild birds and butterflies attract wildlife photographers to the mountain again and again.
Lerchenküppel – Lark Dome
The larks’ dome is a striking basalt formation near the horse’s head. With its 14 million years it is one of the youngest rocks in the Rhön.
Pferdskopf peak
The Pferdskopf is a striking basalt peak southwest of the Wasserkuppe mountain in the middle of Germany, which can be climbed from two sides.
Highest point in the district of Fulda
A basalt column marks the highest point in Hessen at 950.2 metres above sea level on the Wasserkuppe mountain in the Rhoen midlands / Germany.
Fulda river spring
Only a few metres below the “Fuldaquelle car park” on the road from the Wasserkuppe to Gersfeld, the Fulda springs up and invites you to take refreshment.
Pillars of Remembrance
The “Pillars of Remembrance” show the coats of arms of the three air force units and are intended to commemorate the soldiers as well as peace and freedom.
Abtsrodaer Kuppe
The Abtsrodaer Kuppe is a popular photo motif, a striking vantage point and model flight launch site. Not only geologists are enthusiastic about the basalt formation!
Aviation memorial Wasserkuppe
The aviation monument on the western slope of the Wasserkuppe is one of the most photographed motifs of the Rhön and is worth a visit at any time of the year.
Glider Museum Wasserkuppe
The team of the Wasserkuppe Gliding Museum has set itself the task of presenting the development of gliding and the achievements of the pioneers.
Radom Wasserkuppe
After military use, the Radom Wasserkuppe was converted into Hessen’s highest viewing platform, landmark, exhibition and event location.