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Germany
Hesse
Regierungsbezirk Kassel
Landkreis Fulda
Gersfeld (Rhön)

Poppenhausen dangling bench – View of the Wachtküppel loop from Maiersbach

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Hiking trails & Routes
Germany
Hesse
Regierungsbezirk Kassel
Landkreis Fulda
Gersfeld (Rhön)

Poppenhausen dangling bench – View of the Wachtküppel loop from Maiersbach

Easy

4.8

(53)

190

hikers

Poppenhausen dangling bench – View of the Wachtküppel loop from Maiersbach

01:28

5.33km

90m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 7, 2026

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Naturpark Hessische Rhön

Waypoints

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Start point

Bus stop

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366 m

Wendelinuskapelle

Highlight • Summit

The Catholic Wendelinus chapel on the Wachtküppel was built in 1961-1964 in place of a temporary chapel in the barracks.

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2

1.35 km

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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3

2.18 km

Nice place under a tree

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4

2.53 km

Poppenhausen dangling bench

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Funny but useful highlight on my way to the Wasserkuppe.

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5

2.95 km

Egg Stand

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Small box on the side of the road with fresh eggs and wooden crafts

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7

5.03 km

Picnic Area at Wachtküppel

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Still a long way from the Wachtküppel, it is almost a bit surprising how the small rock spike appears "just like that" in the landscape. The 705m above sea level …

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5.33 km

End point

Bus stop

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Way Types & Surfaces

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4.39 km

585 m

321 m

Surfaces

4.21 km

906 m

185 m

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Saturday 23 May

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