Gersfeld

Gersfeld is a designated health resort town located in the Rhön Mountains within Fulda district. The settlement spreads across rolling terrain with forests and meadows crisscrossed by hiking trails.

The region grew from the founding of Fulda monastery in the 8th century, which drove settlement and administration. Over time, it developed into a regional center important for commerce and local governance.

The town carries the traditions of mountain life, visible in how locals gather for seasonal celebrations and maintain regional crafts. Walking through the streets, you sense a connection to the Rhön hills that shapes community rhythms.

The town is easily accessible by rail connections to the regional network and lies on road routes leading to larger cities. For visitors, it is practical to explore the hiking trails while enjoying the mountain landscape.

The town holds official status as a Luftkurort, meaning the mountain air here is recognized as particularly pure and therapeutic. Guests take advantage of this high air quality in wellness centers and during time outdoors.

Location: Fulda

Elevation above the sea: 486 m

Shares border with: Ehrenberg, Poppenhausen (Wasserkuppe)

Phone: +496654170

Website: https://gersfeld.de

GPS coordinates: 50.45000,9.91667

Latest update: December 13, 2025 17:31