Wasserkuppe
The Wasserkuppe (ⓘ) is a mountain within the German state of Hesse. It is a large plateau formation at an elevation of 950 metres (3,120 ft) and is the highest peak in the Rhön Mountains. Great advances in sailplane development took place on the mountain during the interwar period, driven by annual contests. Near the summit there is still an airfield used by gliding clubs and pilots of light aircraft.
| Wasserkuppe | |
|---|---|
| Highest point | |
| Elevation | 950.2 m above sea level (NN) (3,117 ft) |
| Prominence | 585 m (1,919 ft) |
| Isolation | 60 km (37 mi) |
| Listing | highest mountain of Hesse |
| Coordinates | 50°29′53″N 9°56′16″E |
| Geography | |
Wasserkuppe Wasserkuppe Wasserkuppe (Germany) | |
| Parent range | Rhön (Hohe Rhön) |
| Geology | |
| Mountain type | Basalt, Bunter extinct volcano |
| Climbing | |
| Easiest route | asphalt road almost to the top |
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