Germany
Thuringia
Landkreis Schmalkalden-Meiningen
Schmalkalden
View of Großer Inselsberg
Germany
Thuringia
Landkreis Schmalkalden-Meiningen
Schmalkalden
View of Großer Inselsberg
Hiking Highlight
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Location: Schmalkalden, Landkreis Schmalkalden-Meiningen, Thuringia, Germany
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The Große Inselsberg on the Rennsteig is 916.5 m above sea level. NHN a striking, wooded and much-visited mountain of the Thuringian Forest in the Thuringian districts of Gotha and Schmalkalden-Meiningen.
The mountain is the highest in the northwestern half of the Middle Thuringian Forest and the fourth highest (independent) mountain in Thuringia after the Großer Beerberg (982.9 m), the Schneekopf (978 m) and the Großer Finsterberg (944.1 m).
It can be easily recognized as a landmark from the north and west within a radius of around 30 to 50 kilometers.
For over 1000 years it has marked historical borders - currently between the Gotha district and the Schmalkalden-Meiningen district.(Source: Wikipedia)
March 19, 2024
The Inselsberg is visible from far away due to its buildings.
April 19, 2024
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Location: Schmalkalden, Landkreis Schmalkalden-Meiningen, Thuringia, Germany
5.0
(2)
12
01:59
6.99km
150m
4.5
(26)
85
04:15
15.0km
330m
4
07:36
25.9km
730m