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Hesse

Regierungsbezirk Kassel

Landkreis Fulda

Gersfeld (Rhön)

Guckaisee – View of Wachtküppel loop from Maiersbach

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Germany

Hesse

Regierungsbezirk Kassel

Landkreis Fulda

Gersfeld (Rhön)

Guckaisee – View of Wachtküppel loop from Maiersbach

Moderate

4.5

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276

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Guckaisee – View of Wachtküppel loop from Maiersbach

03:43

13.0km

300m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: July 9, 2026

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Naturpark Hessische Rhön

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1.18 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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2.83 km

View of the Rhön Mountains

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The landscape in the Rhön is beautiful 🤩. The Rhön offers many far-reaching views and still has a lot of agriculture. There are many cows, also chickens, goats, geese... 🔝

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3.30 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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4.41 km

A detour to the Wachtküppel (705 m, natural monument, medieval castle seat with visible foundation walls) is rewarded with a magnificent all-round view of the Rhönberge. After a short distance you are back at the starting point.

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5.83 km

View of the Rhön Mountains

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The way is (often) the goal. On the way from Poppenhausen et al. In the direction of the Pferdskopf and Wasserkuppe, the view is always directed towards the Rhön peaks. …

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6.18 km

View of the Rhön Mountains

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On the way from Poppenhausen et al. In the direction of the Pferdskopf and Wasserkuppe, the view is always directed towards the Rhön peaks. You get closer and closer to them - you really work your way up to them.

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7.47 km

Team Tower Lüttergrund

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In the Lüttergrund on the outskirts of Poppenhausen is one of the highest free-standing high rope towers in Germany. This interesting construction also impresses when walking past. The so-called "Team …

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10.2 km

View of Ebersberg

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13.0 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

9.25 km

2.28 km

871 m

546 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

9.03 km

1.94 km

907 m

875 m

252 m

Elevation

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Highest point (690 m)

Lowest point (450 m)

Weather

Sunday 23 August

21°C

4°C

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Comments

June 9, 2025,Poppenhausen - Guckaisee 12 k

Beautiful tour from Poppenhausen over the Guckaisee ... detour to the Pferdskopf and then back via the Heckenhöfchen

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March 19, 2025,Wachtküppel - Guckaisee

A very beautiful and varied route, except for a few small branches on a longer section of the trail during the descent. The trail was mostly sunny, with views of the hilltops or towards the Wasserkuppe.

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Guckaisee – View of Wachtküppel loop from Maiersbach

View of Pferdskopf and Wachtküppel

View of the Rhön Mountains

Guckaisee

View of Wachtküppel

View of the Rhön Mountains

View of the Rhön Mountains

Team Tower Lüttergrund

View of Ebersberg

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