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The Top 20 Peaks in Ilm-Kreis

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

Last updated: October 24, 2025

Schneekopf Summit and Observation Tower (Thüringen Stempelstelle No. 68)

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At 978 meters, the Schneekopf is the second highest elevation in Thuringia after the Großer Beerberg (983 meters). From here you can enjoy magnificent views all around. Visiting the top …

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Kickelhahn Tower

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On the Kickelhahn there is a lookout tower from 1855, a Telekom tower, a transmission mast, the Goethe house, the foundations of a hunting lodge and a restaurant. South of …

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Neue Gehlberger Hütte on Schneekopf

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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.

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Rosenkopf (938 m) – Boundary Stones on the Rennsteig

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Here you can find a lot of information about the history of the boundary stones and thus also about the origins of the Rennsteig.

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View of Schneekopf Summit and Observation Towers

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Grandiose view of Oberhof and the Thuringian Forest.

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Great Finsterberg Observation Tower and Viewpoint

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The new tower on the Finsterberg offers a view over the entire Thuringian Forest. 👍

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Sachsenstein Viewpoint (Touringen Stamp Station No. 67)

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From a lonely bench you have a very nice wide view over the still green forests.

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Riechheimer Berg Tower and Inn

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Not only a great Thuringian cuisine, changing menu, decent portions, quick, courteous, friendly staff / hosts,
reliably open Saturday-Thursday 10 am-6pm / sunset and moonrise; also open on selected public holidays.
with SUPER beer garden terrace

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Fürst Karl-Günther Monument on Langer Berg

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The Lange Berg is an 808 meter high mountain ridge in the northern Thuringian Forest.
On top of the mountain stands the Prince Günther Monument. It was erected in honor of
Karl Günther of Schwarzburg-Sondershausen.

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Großer Beerberg Observation Tower and Viewpoint

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Did you know that there were volcanoes in the Thuringian Forest? There was! The Great Beerberg was once one. These are the remnants of it and at 982.9 meters they …

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The Top 20 Peaks in Ilm-Kreis

Schneekopf Summit and Observation Tower (Thüringen Stempelstelle No. 68)

Kickelhahn Tower

Neue Gehlberger Hütte on Schneekopf

Rosenkopf (938 m) – Boundary Stones on the Rennsteig

View of Schneekopf Summit and Observation Towers

Great Finsterberg Observation Tower and Viewpoint

Sachsenstein Viewpoint (Touringen Stamp Station No. 67)

Riechheimer Berg Tower and Inn

Fürst Karl-Günther Monument on Langer Berg

Großer Beerberg Observation Tower and Viewpoint

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