A trip to the mountains is especially recommended on a hot summer day!
When the summer heat in the cities becomes unbearable, a visit to Hesse's highest mountain is a sensible alternative to the outdoor swimming pool. Up here at almost 1000 meters altitude, the temperatures are always a few degrees lower than the record highs down in the lowlands. In addition, a pleasant breeze often provides cooling on the mountain, which is exposed to the elements from all directions.
Some jokingly say, "Summer is the best week in the Rhön." Yet the Wasserkuppe mountain boasts significantly more sunshine than, for example, Kassel or Frankfurt. And the sensational panoramic view from the summit to the west offers countless opportunities to enjoy breathtaking sunsets.
High summer on the Wasserkuppe
The many summer leisure activities are now in full swing: Gliders , model airplanes , and paragliders are soaring in the thermals. The summer toboggan runs invite you to enjoy exhilarating descents at the Märchenwiese (Fairytale Meadow). The wooden ball run and the climbing forest are also very popular with children. At the BIKE950 Wasserkuppe e-bike rental, you can get the perfect bike to explore the diverse landscape comfortably yet with a sporty feel.
Large and small sights
Many large and small attractions now lure walkers and hikers out into nature: the radar dome and the highest point in Hesse , the famous aviator memorial , the steeply rising Pferdskopf mountain …
The Wasserkuppe is also a perfect location for nature and landscape photography enthusiasts seeking extraordinary shots. On mild summer nights, the low light pollution here in the " Rhön Star Park " is a boon for astrophotographers.
And if you simply want to enjoy a relaxing holiday, then the holiday homes in the Wasserkuppe holiday village offer the perfect accommodation – with a private sauna and outdoor whirlpool on request!
Summer hiking tip: Hochrhöner® extra tour “Red Moor”
This day hike takes you through several nature reserves between the Heidelstein on the "Lange Rhön" and the Wasserkuppe, including the particularly beautiful Rote Moor.
- Duration: 6,0h
- Length: 18,1 km
- Experience value: High
- The highest point: 924 meters above sea level
- Altitude: Ascent 469 meters
- Difficulty: Medium
- Tour type: Round trip, day trip
- Directions: Red "R" on a white background
- Start: Moordorf parking lot, alternatively: Moorwiese parking lot, Schornhecke parking lot
Source and detailed information: wanderinstitut.de
