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The Top 20 Huts and Cabins in Thuringia

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 Thuringia — 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: October 12, 2025

Wendeleiche (Harzer Wandernadel 165)

The old turning body has fallen over in the meantime. You can still see the remains of the old spiral staircase that long ago allowed visitors to climb to the platform in the treetop.

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Neue Gehlberger Hütte on Schneekopf

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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Stierbergsteich (HWN 048)

The Stierbergsteich is a beautiful, quiet place in the middle of the forest. It is a must on a tour from Sophienhof! Stamp number 48 of the Harz hiking pin is located in the refuge.

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Plänckner's Viewpoint (Großer Beerberg)

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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Roter Schuss Shelter and Viewpoint (HWN 90)

At the end of the Limberg valley is the "Rote Schuss" (505 meters high), stamp point of the HWN No. 90.

The terrain slopes very steeply towards the valley side. …

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Schutzhütte „Stein 16"

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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Werraquellhütte

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

“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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Adlersberg Observation Tower

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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Rennsteigwarte Eselsberg

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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The Top 20 Huts and Cabins in Thuringia

Wendeleiche (Harzer Wandernadel 165)

Neue Gehlberger Hütte on Schneekopf

Stierbergsteich (HWN 048)

Plänckner's Viewpoint (Großer Beerberg)

Roter Schuss Shelter and Viewpoint (HWN 90)

Schutzhütte „Stein 16"

Werraquellhütte

Goethe Cabin on Kickelhahn

Adlersberg Observation Tower

Rennsteigwarte Eselsberg

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