Fuchskaute

#598 among destinations in Germany

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The Fuchskaute is an extinct volcano and, at 657.3 m above sea level, the highest mountain of the Westerwald and the county of Westerwaldkreis in the German state of Rhineland-Palatinate. ()

Alternative names: Coordinates: 50°39'40"N, 8°6'5"E

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Fuchskaute 1Willingen 56479 Rhineland-PalatinateGermany

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+49 2667 961930

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Fuchskaute – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Wiesensee, Schauhöhle Herbstlabyrinth, Haiger, Willingen.

6.8 miSW
Nature, Natural attraction, Lake
Wiesensee
174 min walk • The Wiesensee is an artificial lake, dammed up in 1971, in the Westerwald low mountain range. The lake covers about 80 hectares and lies in the area of Stahlhofen am Wiesensee's various centres on the lake's west shore, and Pottum on the north shore in the Westerwaldkreis.
4.9 miE
Nature, Natural attraction, Cave
Schauhöhle Herbstlabyrinth
127 min walk • The Herbstlabyrinth advent cave system near Breitscheid in the Westerwald is the largest cave system in Hesse and one of the most significant in Germany. The measured total passage length of the giant cave in March 2022 was 13,009 meters, the depth...
7.2 miNE
Town
Haiger
184 min walk • One of the town's most iconic landmarks is the imposing Haiger Castle, which dates back to the 13th century. Visitors can explore the castle's well-preserved architecture and learn about its storied past, making it a must-see for history enthusiasts.
0.8 miNW
Locality
Willingen
20 min walk • One of the main attractions in Willingen is the Ettelsberg Mountain, which offers stunning panoramic views of the surrounding countryside. Visitors can take a scenic cable car ride to the mountain peak, where they can enjoy hiking, mountain biking, and paragliding in...