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The Top 20 Peaks in the Vogtland

Whether for the view or for the challenge, climbing the mountainous peaks in the Vogtland is the best way to experience more of this beautiful region. But with 20

to choose from, it can be tough to know which peak to proceed with. That’s why we’ve collected the best peaks and summits in the Vogtland for you here — so you can easily add one to your next adventure.

Last updated: November 6, 2025

Prinz-Luitpold Tower on Döbraberg

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The Prince Luitpold tower, a lookout tower of the Frankenwaldverein e. V., is also called "Eiffel Tower of the Franconian Forest." If you want to climb it, you should not …

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Schönburgwarte Tower on Großer Kornberg

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Gigantic view of the Fichtelgebirge and in the direction of Kirchenlamitz, Rehau, Hof and Schönwald. The tower spirit at the entrance is happy about a small donation, but there is …

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Sophienkreuz (White Cross) on Hirschstein

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You will find the cross on the Hirschstein at a height of 375 meters. Prince Heinrich built it in 1838 in memory of his deceased wife, Princess Sophie of Löwenstein-Wertheim. Today, the viewing platform offers a great view towards Greiz.

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Köhlerspitze Viewpoint (345 m)

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The Köhlerspitze is a worthwhile vantage point! From the Köhlersteig you should definitely be sure-footed!

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Frankenwarte Observation Tower

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The Frankenwarte (Frankenwarte) stands atop the 679-meter-high Hirschhügel (Hirschhügel). The eight-and-a-half-meter-high, round stone tower offers a panoramic view to the northeast, to the edge of the Höllental valley, to Lichtenberg …

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Wendelstein

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very bizarre nature,
Adventure in a small space
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Summit hut on Döbraberg

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Next to the Prinz Luitpold lookout tower is the small, wooden summit hut. The small shelter at the summit hut is ideal for bivouacking.

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Prinz Luitpold Observation Tower on Döbraberg

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Observation tower with a fantastic panoramic view of the Franconian Forest and, if the visibility is good, further afield.

A few meters further on is the hut of the Schwarzenbach/Wald mountain rescue service.

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Hirschenstein Summit and Triangulation Station

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On the summit is a historic station of the royal-Saxon triangulation. In honor and remembrance, a stone has been set up there. With views to Kuhberg and Voigtland and the castle Schönfels
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Kapellenberg Lookout Tower

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The tower is only open from Good Friday until the end of October. An ascent is definitely worth it.

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The Top 20 Peaks in the Vogtland

Prinz-Luitpold Tower on Döbraberg

Schönburgwarte Tower on Großer Kornberg

Sophienkreuz (White Cross) on Hirschstein

Köhlerspitze Viewpoint (345 m)

Frankenwarte Observation Tower

Wendelstein

Summit hut on Döbraberg

Prinz Luitpold Observation Tower on Döbraberg

Hirschenstein Summit and Triangulation Station

Kapellenberg Lookout Tower

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