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Hesse

Regierungsbezirk Kassel

Landkreis Fulda

Gersfeld (Rhön)

View of Guckaisee – View of the Wasserkuppe loop from Wasserkuppe

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Germany

Hesse

Regierungsbezirk Kassel

Landkreis Fulda

Gersfeld (Rhön)

View of Guckaisee – View of the Wasserkuppe loop from Wasserkuppe

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View of Guckaisee – View of the Wasserkuppe loop from Wasserkuppe

01:25

4.69km

170m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

Last updated: June 22, 2026

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Naturpark Hessische Rhön

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333 m

View of Heidelstein

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When looking towards the southeast (i.e. not towards Wasserkuppe and Pferdskopf), the Heidelstein with its transmission tower dominates the horizon. The Heidelstein is the fourth highest mountain in the Rhön (925.7 m above sea level). The state border between Hesse and Bavaria runs over its summit.

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1.01 km

View of the Wasserkuppe and Radome

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Beautiful view of the Wasserkuppe with the radome.

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1.73 km

Path to Guckaisee

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Once at the top you can also make a short detour to the left to Wasserkuppe. These are only 600 m (or 1200 m) more and without problems to master!

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2.24 km

Red 'W' marks the Extratour: Wasserkuppe

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The red "W" now has a special paint job—a kind of protective shield against creative graffiti! 🎨🚫😄

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2.90 km

View of Guckaisee

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At the lake you can stop off at least in summer (and also swim) :)

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3.41 km

View of Guckaisee and Wasserkuppe

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From Guckaisee to Wasserkuppe.

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3.53 km

Bench With a View of the Rhön Mountains

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Funny bench with a wonderful view of the surroundings. Definitely take a break.

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3.56 km

View of the Wasserkuppe

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A beautiful museum is housed in the former radar stadium.

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4.69 km

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Way Types & Surfaces

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4.09 km

559 m

Surfaces

4.09 km

559 m

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Weather

Tuesday 7 July

18°C

13°C

30 %

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Comments

September 28, 2024,Blick auf die Wasserkuppe – Guckaisee Runde von Obernhausen

A few days ago, rain was forecast for this morning. But today I was finally able to enjoy a hike with my dogs in beautiful autumn weather.

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January 24, 2022,Auf dem Weg zum Guckaisee – Guckaisee Runde von Guckai

In this weather, the tour was a real challenge. The grip of the shoes failed a couple of times.

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December 28, 2024,Guckaisee und wunderschöner Sonnenuntergang

Ending the year in the beautiful Rhön region. From Lake Guckai, we hiked up the partly paved and partly gravel paths towards the Wasserkuppe, passing the Pferdskopf. The sunset was incredibly long; it was already getting dark deep in the valley. The sun dipped in, painting the horizon with a fantastic red glow. It was an incredibly beautiful trip. Hiking …

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July 4, 2024,Wanderung: In der Rhön Guckaisee schlecht Wetterpause genutzt 😁👍

There wasn't enough time for more, it was already too late 🤷

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View of Guckaisee – View of the Wasserkuppe loop from Wasserkuppe

View of Heidelstein

View of the Wasserkuppe and Radome

Path to Guckaisee

Red 'W' marks the Extratour: Wasserkuppe

View of Guckaisee

View of Guckaisee and Wasserkuppe

Bench With a View of the Rhön Mountains

View of the Wasserkuppe

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