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The Top 12 Peaks around Göttingen

Whether for the view or for the challenge, climbing the mountainous peaks around Göttingen is the best way to experience more of this beautiful region. But with 12 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 around Göttingen for you here — so you can easily add one to your next adventure.

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Gauß Tower on Hoher Hagen

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    The height of Hagen is the main point of the annual "Tour d'Energie" cycling race in Göttingen. The evaluation of the bike race begins at the bottom.

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    There used to be an observation tower here, similar to the Harz view tower to the north, which did not exist at the time. The tower had to give way …

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    Tip by Martl

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    The steep ascent to the Hengstberg is rewarded with a schnapps that is available at the summit cross. There is also a summit book. It is essential to enter :-)

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    Tip by Juliane

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    Mountains connected by a saddle (Alte Gleichen, south summit 432 m NN and Neue Gleichen, north summit 428 m NN) south of Gelliehausen. Remains of the two medieval castles have …

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    Old ruined castle from basalt quarry stone on the 461m high Brackenberg. There is not much left of the former castle complex, there are no views, but this is still an idyllic spot in the Münden Nature Park.

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    Tip by Juliane

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    Tower with closed restaurant on the Hohen Hagen near Dransfeld. Worthwhile goal with a lookout point for damage with a wide view from southeast to southwest!

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    Many people in the region are certainly familiar with the southern meridian sign near Groß Schneen. It was used to calibrate the quadrants in the old Gauss observatory. For a …

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    In front of the Plessewald plateau in the northeast there are two distinctive peaks. The southern mountain is the width of Lippberg. The northern mountain is the top of Lippberg. …

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Last updated:
September 5, 2025

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