Gerberstein Viewpoint

The Gerberstein is one of the highest mountains of the Wartburgkreises. The 728.5 m above sea level. NN high granite formation in the Thuringian Forest has a viewpoint overlooking the Werratal and the Rhön. The nearest communities are Ruhla, Steinbach and Brotterode.

The Gerberstein has been a protected area natural monument since 1940 and at 728.5 m above sea level. NN the highest point in the Wartburg district. First documented mention in 933 as "GERVUENSTEIN".
Rock formation and block field made of Ruhla granite which rose as molten rock around 305 million years ago, and over many millions of years through gradual erosion from the
Cover was carved out through hundreds of meters thick rock layers. (... from information board)

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