Gersfeld: Mountain of Gliders
Amidst the trees in the southeast Fulda district, situated in the Fulda Rivers of Rhon Mountains is the serene town of Gersfeld, Germany. The top sights in the area include mountains with museums and ski trails, reserve nature and hiking sites, historic ruins, park and gardens.
Best Time to Visit
Clear waters in the river as well as the dry trails are best enjoyed when the weather is warm. The summer season in the area starts in early of July and late in August. You may join the biggest Oktoberfest in the nearby town of Gersfeld, Germany, which starts in late September to early October, over six million people come to join the world's largest Volksfest, Gersfeld hotels offers a comfortable stay while traveling and enjoying the festival in the town, considerable traffic is also experience.
What to Do & Area Attractions
Have a nice walk in the trails of Rhön Biosphere Reserve with a relaxing breeze from the river. Or try an exciting gliding and paragliding from the top of Wasserkuppe the highest of Hessen and internationally known as “mountain of gliders”. Other highlights in the area are the hiking trails and climbing forest. Winter in Wasserkuppe includes floodlit slopes covered with snow, ski runs and sled runs fascinate a lot of winter sports enthusiasts. Up in the mountain, there are restaurants, hotels and holiday villages.
When visiting the town book at Hotel Gersfelder Hof, Low-key rooms and suites that includes free breakfast, wood-paneled restaurant, a pool, and spa. Or stay at Genussgasthof Fuldaquelle a warm mountain inn with simple rooms, complimentary breakfast, and a beer garden.