Record SL-551088 · Wikidata Q247726
Wasserkuppe
No list classifications
Elevation
950
m
3,117 ft
Prominence
584 m
Isolation
59.4 km
Coordinates
50.4976° N,
9.9363° E
Grid ref
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Description
WikipediaThe Wasserkuppe (German pronunciation: [ˈvasɐˌkʊpə] ;) is the highest mountain in the Rhön range and the tallest elevation in the German state of Hesse, standing at 950 metres (3,120 ft) above sea level. It forms a prominent plateau within the Fulda district and is known as the "cradle of gliding". Great advances in sailplane development took place here during the interwar period, driven by annual contests. To this day, an airfield near the summit continues to be used by gliding clubs and light aircraft pilots.
Best months
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Neighbouring summits
| Name | Elevation | Bearing | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Abtsrodaer Kuppe | 905 m | N 11° | 0.7 km |
| Pferdskopf | 875 m | SW 236° | 1.3 km |
| Weiherkuppe | 759 m | NW 315° | 2.3 km |
| Eube | 820 m | SW 210° | 2.4 km |
| Schafstein | 832 m | E 79° | 2.7 km |
| Fuchsküppel | 775 m | NW 335° | 2.8 km |
Routes of ascent
| Route | Network | Distance | Difficulty |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hochrhöner | rwn | 136.0 km | — |
| Wasserkuppenrundweg | lwn | 39.0 km | — |
| Segelfliegerweg Wasserkuppe | rwn | 12.0 km | — |