The Top 20 Peaks in Thuringia
Whether for the view or for the challenge, climbing the mountainous peaks in Thuringia 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 Thuringia for you here — so you can easily add one to your next adventure.
Last updated: March 6, 2026
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Great Inselsberg
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Kickelhahn Tower
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Schneekopf Summit and Observation Tower (Thuringia Stamp Point No. 68)
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Neue Gehlberger Hütte on Schneekopf
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Poppenberg Tower (HWN 92)
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Highest Point of the Rennsteig
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Plänckner's viewpoint (Großer Beerberg)
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Rennsteigwarte on Eselsberg
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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. Opening Hours: The restaurant is open daily from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. – longer in summer. Breakfast for guests is served from 8 a.m. to 10 a.m.
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The Drachenstein offers a wonderful view towards Inselsberg and Hörselberg. It is located on the wine route between “Hohe Sonne” and “Mosbacher Linde”.
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Explorer of the Thuringian Forest. In 1829 he undertook the first continuous hike along the Rennsteig.
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You can't get more nature than on the 170km long Rennsteig. There are also a number of raised bogs to see.
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Since 1894, the wooded Poppenberg has had a 33.5 m high observation tower in steel framework construction built by the Nordhausen branch of the Harz Club, which was named after Prince Otto zu Stolberg-Wernigerode. On the occasion of the dedication of the tower on July 12, 1894, the mountain peak was christened Fürst-Otto-Höhe in honor of the forest owner. The tower was renovated in 1994.[2] When visibility is good, it offers a comprehensive view of the southern Harz, the Lower Harz with the Joseph Cross on the Großer Auerberg, the Goldene Aue and the Kyffhäuser. (Source: Wikipedia)
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The tower was built by the Harz Club in 1897 and is stamped 92 of the Harz Hiking Needle.
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The inner courtyard is well worth seeing with the Palas, the cistern, its half-timbered buildings and the medieval castle garden. Everything is renovated and beautifully prepared.
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