Platzer Kuppe, Mountain summit in Lower Franconia, Germany
Platzer Kuppe is a mountain summit within the Bayerische Rhön nature reserve, rising to about 737 meters. The terrain features rolling grassland and marked trails that connect this peak to neighboring hills and lower valleys.
This peak has long served as a geographic reference point in the Franconian landscape and helped define the region's identity. The area developed gradually into a protected nature reserve to safeguard its distinctive habitats and open terrain.
The summit serves as a regular destination for local walkers who come to experience the open terrain typical of the Rhön region. People gather here to enjoy the wide views and the sense of walking through rolling grassland and moorland landscape.
Multiple well-marked hiking trails reach the summit and are accessible for visitors with average fitness levels. Weather can change quickly here, so bringing appropriate clothing and sturdy footwear helps, especially since the grass slopes can become slippery when wet.
On clear days, you can see the nearby Lerchenhügel peak from here, which rises slightly higher in the distance. The contrast between the open grass slopes and the scattered trees at this elevation creates a distinctive landscape experience.
Elevation above the sea: 736.8 m
GPS coordinates: 50.29039,9.92164
Latest update: December 14, 2025 20:04
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