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Gerichtsberg Rest Area

Gerichtsberg Rest Area

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Gerichtsberg Rest Area

Recommended by 42 hikers out of 46

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Location: Bad Colberg-Heldburg, Hildburghausen, Thuringia, Germany

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1. Heldburg Forestry Office – Billmuthausen Memorial Site loop from Bad Rodach (b Coburg)

26.2km

07:10

400m

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.

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2. Cow Lake – Heldburg Forestry Office loop from Bad Colberg

13.2km

03:39

230m

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.

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3. Kuhsee – View of Veste Heldburg loop from Heldburg

3.77km

01:02

70m

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Petra

December 31, 2020

Nice rest area steeped in history with several seats and a hut. Sufficient space even in corona times 😷

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Klausi

October 31, 2025

This place was formerly called Grießberg or Greisberg. The name refers to the natural soil composition of sand, gravelly sand, and shell limestone scree.

In Middle High German, it was referred to as "griez." It wasn't until the 19th century, as part of romanticizing the area and promoting tourism, that it received the name Gerichtsberg (Court Hill). During this time, a movement formed in Heldburg to beautify the town and its surrounding areas, aiming to develop Heldburg as a summer resort. To this end, a beautification society and a grove association were founded. The town's street names were given historical references, and recreational areas like Gerichtsberg were created.

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Haumi

August 24, 2020

The resting place on the Richtberg offers enough space for larger groups. A small pavilion protects even in bad weather

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RadlerUnterland🚵‍♂️

March 12, 2022

Nice trail right nearby.

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RadlerUnterland🚵‍♂️

April 2, 2023

Always nice there, the ravine and the view further up to the Veste are really great.

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vanbaum

August 20, 2022

The mountain used to be called Grießberg and was only called the court mountain in the 19th century, as part of the romanticization of the castle and knight era and the increasing tourist influence. Historically, however, the name is probably correct because of the earlier place of jurisdiction.

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Mandy & Cooper & Aragon ❤

September 10, 2019

The Veste Heldburg German Castle Museum. Previously it had been used as a children's home until it burned.

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Nobby🥾🚴‍♂️

about 14 hours ago

Very beautiful hiking trails around Heldburg

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Pia Wagner

August 31, 2025

very nice rest area

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🦈🦈*Heldburg'-Haibiker*🦈🦈

January 17, 2021

nice place to take a break

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Location: Bad Colberg-Heldburg, Hildburghausen, Thuringia, Germany

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Gerichtsberg Rest Area

1. Heldburg Forestry Office – Billmuthausen Memorial Site loop from Bad Rodach (b Coburg)

2. Cow Lake – Heldburg Forestry Office loop from Bad Colberg

3. Kuhsee – View of Veste Heldburg loop from Heldburg

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