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Inclusion of gliding on the Wasserkuppe in the list of intangible cultural heritage in Germany

The nationwide directory of intangible cultural heritage is a compilation of important intangible cultural assets in the Federal Republic of Germany.

[…] The directory includes cultural expressions such as dance, theater, music, customs, festivals, and crafts that are of particular local, regional, and national importance in Germany. These cultural forms must be practiced in Germany, although their origins may lie outside of Germany. (Source: wikipedia.de )

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In the 5th round of applications for 2021/22, we propose gliding on the Wasserkuppe for inclusion in the list of intangible cultural heritage in Germany.

The letter of recommendation from Dr.-Ing. Klaus Hufnagel summarizes the reasons for admission:

Source: https://osthessen-news.de/n11787398/selbsttest-auf-der-wasserkuppe-on-wagt-den-segelflug.html

Self-test on the Wasserkuppe: O|N dares to take a glider flight

May 24, 2026 – What does it feel like when a wind hurls you into the sky with tremendous force – and suddenly there is only silence? We experienced it ourselves. For our report, we climbed into the cockpit ourselves at Germany's highest airfield, the Wasserkuppe in the Rhön Mountains...

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