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Pferdskopf Summit – Steps up to Pferdskopf loop from Wasserkuppe

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Pferdskopf Summit – Steps up to Pferdskopf loop from Wasserkuppe

Moderate

2

hikers

Pferdskopf Summit – Steps up to Pferdskopf loop from Wasserkuppe

01:34

4.85km

190m

Mountaineering

Moderate mountaineering route. Great for any fitness level. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: October 7, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through a protected area

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Naturpark Hessische Rhön

Waypoints

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Start point

Parking

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691 m

Goldborn Spring

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There is a place to rest at this source

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970 m

Steep trail up to Pferdskopf

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Wow! Some parts have gradients of over 20%. Can be a lot of fun.

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970 m

Pferdskopf

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A super nice view from here.

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1.29 km

Pferdskopf Summit

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The Pferdskopf is the southwestern foothill of the Wasserkuppe in the Rhön. It is located near Poppenhausen in the Hessian district of Fulda and is of volcanic origin. Great views …

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1.31 km

Dangling bench on the Pferdskopf

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Beautiful dangling bench on the summit of Pferdskopf to let your legs and soul dangle.

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1.47 km

Steps up to Pferdskopf

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Be careful on the snowy steps... they are quite slippery

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2.25 km

Picnic Shelter with View of the Eube Valley

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One of the few covered rest areas with at least a little bit of wind protection

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3.75 km

View of the Rhön Mountains

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Mega nice view on the way to Wasserkuppe.

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4.85 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

3.26 km

966 m

428 m

178 m

Surfaces

2.62 km

1.69 km

479 m

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< 100 m

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Elevation

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Highest point (870 m)

Lowest point (680 m)

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Tuesday 13 October

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6°C

5 %

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