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The Top 20 Peaks in the Franconian Forest

Whether for the view or for the challenge, climbing the mountainous peaks in the Franconian Forest 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 Franconian Forest for you here — so you can easily add one to your next adventure.

Last updated: October 18, 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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🏛️ Radspitzturm

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On the 678 meter high Radspitze there is a square stone tower north of Seibelsdorf on the Franconian Forest ridge. The upper floor is boarded with larch wood and has …

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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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Gipfelhütte am 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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🏛️ Weißensteinturm

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Directly on the tower is a recommended restaurant with good service, delicious food and attractive prices. In addition, the Weißenstein spring and the Weißenstein summit can be found in the immediate vicinity.

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Trekking Camp Döbraberg

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Great space with everything you need, including a great view.

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Schloßberg Nordhalben Summit and Mushroom Sculpture

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Great view and great chance to overcome altitude difference, if you combine the tour to the castle mountain with a part of Grenzersteig to make the tour a little more challenging

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Eulenburg Hill (678 m)

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The 678 meter high Eulenburg is not a castle, as the name suggests, but the elevation on which there were once observation towers. Eulenburg is the highest point in the …

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Steinberger Cross

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You can already see from the valley when you drive from Kronach towards Steinberg. Nice view from up there. The meadow in front of the cross is fenced, but there …

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The Top 20 Peaks in the Franconian Forest

Prinz-Luitpold Tower on Döbraberg

🏛️ Radspitzturm

Frankenwarte Observation Tower

Gipfelhütte am Döbraberg

Prinz Luitpold Observation Tower on Döbraberg

🏛️ Weißensteinturm

Trekking Camp Döbraberg

Schloßberg Nordhalben Summit and Mushroom Sculpture

Eulenburg Hill (678 m)

Steinberger Cross

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