The Rhoen
Things to discover- all year round
The Rhoen area offers impressive nature all year round. Long- drawn hills expose impressive views and a wide variety of marked hiking trails invite to discover the surroundings. The idyllic scenery can be enjoyed the whole year round, during summer while hiking and cycling, during winter on skies.
A variety of over 50 castles, ruins and monuments can be found in the entire Rhoen area. Rare animals species such as Western Capercaillie, Eurasian Wryneck, Alpine Shrew find their natural retreat in the biosphere of the Rhoen.
By the way: We offer an electric bicycle rental to support your discovery of the hilly surroundings. Just contact our team!
During Summer
Enjoy a turn on the Alpine slide /summer toboggan run or watch the starting gliders during summer. Or do you dare charter your own flight/glide?
…...skiing during winter!
The “Wasserkuppe”, this peak of the Rhoen Mountains is well known for its highest snow likeliness during the winter season.
Lama trekking
A unique nature experience that attracts guests from all over Germany to visit the Rhoen area. Adults get to unwind and enjoy relaxation in company with the Rhoen lamas – www.rhoenlamas.de.
Further information about the Rhoen area can be found on www.rhoen.de !
Be active/ sportive
Are you looking for a sportive challenge? Fresh air exercises? How about one of these following offers available in the Rhoen area? Take a chance!
Hang gliding and paragliding
Learn to fly! Trial, basic and combined courses available at the hang and paragliding school “Drachen und Gleitschirmschule WasserKuppe”.
Glider flight
Learn all about gliding at the “Segelflugschule Wasserkuppe” (gliding school).
Model aeroplanes
Airfields available at the “Wasserkuppe” and “Weiherberg”.
Climbing
Alpine climbing available in Poppenhausen “Steinwand” and climbing lessons and courses provided by the “Bergsportschule Poppenhausen”.
