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The Top 13 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 13

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.

Last updated: October 18, 2025

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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Mackenröder Spitze Shelter

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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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Hengstberg Summit Cross

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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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Ruins of Alte Gleichen Castle and View over the Leine Valley

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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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Brackenburg Ruins

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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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Höherberg Pilgrimage Chapel

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Small chapel with a great view of the surroundings

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Northern meridian marker near Groß Schneen

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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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Bocksbühl Viewpoint

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The Bocksbühl is 437 m above sea level. NN the highest point between the Harz Mountains and the upper reaches of the Leine.

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Spitzer Lippberg Summit

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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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View of the Harz Mountains

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The edge of the forest between Waake and Mackenrode has several good vantage points. At this point, the view stretches from the Hengstberg on the right over Mackenrode and the …

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The Top 13 Peaks around Göttingen

Gauß Tower on Hoher Hagen

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Hengstberg Summit Cross

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Höherberg Pilgrimage Chapel

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