Wasserkuppe aviation memorial – Radome on the Wasserkuppe loop from Schmalnau

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Germany

Hesse

Regierungsbezirk Kassel

Landkreis Fulda

Ebersburg

Wasserkuppe aviation memorial – Radome on the Wasserkuppe loop from Schmalnau

Moderate

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Wasserkuppe aviation memorial – Radome on the Wasserkuppe loop from Schmalnau

02:43

29.8km

740m

Mountain biking

Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: September 24, 2026

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Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 15.2 km for 59 m

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Train Station

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12.4 km

View of the Rhön Mountains

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Mega nice view on the way to Wasserkuppe.

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14.7 km

Wasserkuppe aviation memorial

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It was built in 1923 in memory of the fallen pilots of the First World War (1914-1918), on the initiative of an association of former front-line aviation associations. According to …

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14.9 km

From the Wasserkuppe, the highest mountain in the Rhön, an impressive view opens up over the gently rolling low mountain range landscape. Wide meadows, dense forests, and striking peaks characterize …

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15.0 km

Radome on the Wasserkuppe

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Instead of a summit cross, there is a summit stone, almost inconspicuous next to the towering radome and significant landmark of the Wasserkuppe.

If the weather is right, the view from up here is simply fantastic.

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15.2 km

Wasserkuppe

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At 950 meters, the Wasserkuppe is the highest mountain in Hesse and the symbol of the Rhön Mountains. Up here, you can feel the freedom, as the Wasserkuppe is considered …

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17.5 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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