Wasserkuppenweg
70.7 km from Meiningen to Thalaubach. Along the way you climb 1,924 m and descend 1,937 m; the highest point is at 947 m. Walking time about 23 h – comfortably done in 4 daily stages.
Elevation profile
Best hiking day this week at the start: Tomorrow – dry, 10 °C
Along the way
- km 3.4 Eulenkopf Summit · 483 m
- km 5.7 Fritzenberg Summit · 534 m
- km 7.5 Schlossberg Summit
- km 21.2 Neuberg Summit · 639 m
- km 34.2 Kellerbrunnen Spring
- km 39.5 Huckel Summit · 829 m
- km 46.9 Schafstein Summit · 832 m
- km 49.5 Märchenwiesenhütte Hut
- km 49.9 Wasserkuppe Summit · 950 m
- km 49.9 Radom Viewpoint
- km 58.6 Ebersberg Summit · 689 m
Spots up to 300 m from the trail. Please check hut opening times beforehand.
In 4 stages
A suggestion with equal daily stretches – adjust them to accommodation and travel.
Frequently asked questions
How long is the “Wasserkuppenweg” trail?
About 70.7 km, from Meiningen to Thalaubach.
How much elevation gain does the “Wasserkuppenweg” trail have?
About 1,924 m of ascent and 1,937 m of descent. The lowest point is at 304 m, the highest at 947 m.
How long does the “Wasserkuppenweg” trail take?
Plan for about 23 h of walking time (using the usual hiking-time rule from distance and elevation), plus breaks. It works well in 4 daily stages.
Can I follow the “Wasserkuppenweg” trail on my phone?
Yes. Open the trail in the hiking map and tap “Follow this trail”. The Waldschatz planner takes over the trail (for long trails a stretch of about 15 km) with weather, navigation and an offline map – free with an account.
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