Thuringian Forest

Peaks and viewpoints in Thuringian Forest

Thuringian Forest Peaks & Vistas

The Thuringian Forest features a diverse range of elevations, led by the Großer Beerberg at 982 meters. This collection highlights significant peaks and historical observation towers, such as the Carl-Alexander-Turm and Bismarckturm. Visitors can explore geological landmarks like the extinct volcano of Großer Finsterberg and numerous viewpoints along the Rennsteig trail, including the Rhönblick and Geratalblick, which offer expansive vistas of the surrounding valleys and neighboring mountain ranges.

Thuringian Forest Peaks & Vistas — Map

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Heckenturm

A wooden observation tower located near Masserberg, providing views over the southern Thuringian Forest and the Franconian hills.

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Kickelhahn

Kickelhahn is a mountain in the northern edge of the Central Thuringian Forest in the municipal area of Ilmenau, Germany.

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Großer Finsterberg

The Großer Finsterberg is a mountain, 944.1 m above NHN, in the Thuringian Forest not far from the villages of Stützerbach and Schmiedefeld…

Elop / CC BY-SA 2.5

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Großer Beerberg

The Großer Beerberg is a mountain located in the Thuringian Forest, Germany, and the highest point in the state of Thuringia.

Jörg Braukmann / CC BY-SA 4.0

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Carl-Alexander-Turm

Situated on the 638-meter Ringberg near Ruhla, this 18-meter-high steel tower is accessible 24/7 and overlooks the Wartburg region.

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Carl-Eduard-Warte

A historical stone observation tower on the Hohe Warte peak (799m). Access to the viewing platform typically requires a small entry fee.

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Bismarckturm Suhl

Located on the Domberg above Suhl, this tower was completed in 1896 and offers panoramic views of the city and the Adlersberg.

Elop / CC BY-SA 2.5

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Simmersberg

The Simmersberg is a mountain, 780.8 m above sea level, near Schnett in the municipality of Masserberg) in the county of Hildburghausen…

Michael Sander / CC BY-SA 3.0

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Lindenberg

A 749-meter peak on the northern edge of the forest near Ilmenau, known for its proximity to local hiking trails and downhill ski slopes.

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Langer Berg

An 808-meter mountain at the junction of the Thuringian Forest and Slate Mountains, featuring a monument and a transmission tower.

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Hexenstein

A prominent rock formation and viewpoint offering vistas of the surrounding forest near the village of Stützerbach.

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Geratalblick

A scenic overlook providing views across the Gera river valley and the northern slopes of the mountain range.

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Aussichtsturm Krämerod

A wooden observation tower near Floh-Seligenthal that provides 360-degree views of the Schmalkalden region and the Rennsteig ridges.

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Ottilienstein

A rocky outcrop and viewpoint located near the city of Suhl, offering a direct view of the town and the surrounding valley.

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Rennsteigblick

A vantage point on the Domberg mountain providing clear views toward the famous Rennsteig high-altitude hiking trail.

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Rhönblick

A viewpoint situated on the western slopes, known for its clear-day vistas reaching as far as the Rhön mountains.

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Glocke

A scenic viewpoint located on the slopes of the Langer Berg near Gehren.

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Kleine Wiese am Hundsrück

A quiet meadow clearing on the Hundsrück ridge offering views of the Thuringian landscape.

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Am Hundsrück

A viewpoint located along the Hundsrück mountain ridge, providing vistas of the surrounding forest and nearby valleys.

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Gipfelkreuz Haderholzstein

A summit cross marking a viewpoint near Floh-Seligenthal, offering panoramas of the central Thuringian Forest.

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