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Wasser Mountain Wasser Mountain, central Germany.

Wasser Mountain

mountain, Germany
Also known as: Wasser Peak, Wasserkuppe
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Wasser Mountain, mountain, southeast Hesse Land (state), central Germany, lying just north of Obernhausen and Gersfeld. It is the highest peak (3,117 feet [950 metres]) of the Rhön Mountains, the focal point of the Hessische Rhön Nature Park. The Fulda River rises on its slopes. The area is known for winter sports and is extremely popular with gliding enthusiasts.

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