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The Top 20 Huts and Cabins in the Thuringian Forest

Huts are always a Highlight of any day spent outdoors, which is why we’ve collected all of the best cabins and log cabins in the Thuringian Forest — so you can better add one to your next route. Just browse our list below to find the perfect cabin or hut, and easily plan your next adventure.

Last updated: November 12, 2025

Neue Gehlberger Hütte on Schneekopf

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The Neue Gehlberger Hütte is located on the 978-meter-high Schneekopf mountain and is the highest-altitude serviced hut in Thuringia. It offers a cozy hiking hostel with shared rooms and a restaurant serving traditional Thuringian cuisine.

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Plänckner's Viewpoint (Großer Beerberg)

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The highest and at the same time one of the most beautiful vantage points directly on the Rennsteig. Above the town of Suhl, where the Rennsteig reaches its highest point, …

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Shelter "Stein 16"

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Directly on the Rennsteig you will find a wonderful shelter with a table, two benches and a huge panoramic window with a view of the forest, which invites you to bivouac.

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Werra Source Hut

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The new Gasthaus an der Werraquelle offers more guest comfort than the old version. A nice resting point in the hiking area around the donkey mountain between Masserberg and Fehrenbach. …

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Goethe Cabin on Kickelhahn

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“Over all peaks there is peace…” Goethe wrote on the wall of this small refuge on September 6, 1780. Because of these verses that were written here and later became …

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Rennsteigwarte on Eselsberg

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The view is magnificent - and so is the opportunity (except on Mondays) to have a meal right next door. Everything from roasts, cakes and beer to coffee is available.

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Adlersberg Observation Tower

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Here you will find a rustic, warm mountain hut with hot drinks and delicious food. From the tower you have a magnificent panoramic view.

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Pless Observation Tower

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The Pless is a 645.4 m above sea level. NHN [1] high mountain of the Salzunger Werraberglands in the Thuringian district of Schmalkalden-Meiningen (Germany). It is basaltic-volcanic in origin.

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Thuringian Hut

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This rustic log cabin, located directly on the Rennsteig trail, seats over 50 in the main dining room, 75 in the gallery, and 100 on the terrace. Self-service is the …

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Sängerwiese Forest House

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The Sängerwiese forest restaurant is a real institution. It was set up as a forester's lodge over 100 years ago and even then guests were welcomed in the guest room. …

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Fellberg

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Here you can stop off at the Fellbergbaude. It is located near the ski slope and offers a wonderful view. From here you can go mountain biking, hiking, and in winter you can also go skiing or cross-country skiing.

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The Top 20 Huts and Cabins in the Thuringian Forest

Neue Gehlberger Hütte on Schneekopf

Plänckner's Viewpoint (Großer Beerberg)

Shelter "Stein 16"

Werra Source Hut

Goethe Cabin on Kickelhahn

Rennsteigwarte on Eselsberg

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